Terence L. Mitnik

Mitnik, Terence L., “Terry”, 61, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2012 at Oakland VA Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on January 4, 1951 in Johnstown. Son of the late John N. and Jennie M. (Fisher) Mitnik. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, John S. Mitnik. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Linda L. (Connell) Mitnik; son, Dana A. married to the former Angela L. Border, Turtle Creek, PA; siblings, Mary, wife of Richard Pawlus, FL, Margaret Reese, FL, and James, married to the former Susan Ribblett, Butler, PA; sisters-in-law, M. Lynn Mitnik, FL, Barbara Connell, Johnstown and JoAnn Ferris, New Florence, PA and several nieces, nephews and many friends. Terry was a 1969 graduate of Conemaugh Valley High School. He was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Terry was employed at Bethlehem Steel as a Welder and later was a teacher at Power Safety International. He then went to work as a teacher at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center and later became at Welding Engineer at Trinity Industries and the former GKI. Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating motorcycling and restoring cars, but he especially loved spending time with his entire family. Friends will be received from 2-7 P.M. on Sunday and from 10 A.M. until time of service at 11 A.M. on Monday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, with the Rev. Robert N. Abarno officiating. Entombment will be at Richland Cemetery Mausoleum with military rites conducted by Conemaugh Valley Marine Corps League Detachment #287. The family suggests contributions be directed to a local food bank in memory of Terry. On line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.