John J. Oreski, 83, a lifelong resident of Van Voorhis, Fallowfield Township, died at 1:40 a.m. Friday, September 11, 1998, in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. Along with his wife Helen, he owned and operated the Amoco station in Van Voorhis, retiring in 1993. He was formerly employed by Valley Camp Coal Co. of Van Voorhis and Cokeburg Mine of Bethlehem Mine Corp. He had served as a Fallowfield Township supervisor for 18 years. Mr. Oreski was a member of Ave Maria Parish, the Greek Catholic Union of USA Lodge 83, the former St. Clement Holy Name Society and the Otters Club of Van Voorhis. On September 14, 1946, he married Helen Smida, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Marlene Oreski at home and Elaine Kevech of Monongahela; two grandchildren, Amber and Philip Kevech; and two nieces and two nephews. Deceased are a brother, Michael S. Oreski; and two sisters, Barbara Ulicny and Anna Oreski. Mr. Oreski was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Saturday, September 12, 1998John J. Oreski
Member of Ave Maria parish
He was born May 16, 1915, in Van Voorhis, a son of Michael and Barbara Pothorin Oreski.