Paul E. Wickerham

CALIFORNIA, PA.

Paul E. Wickerham, 94, of California, Pa., died on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was born on Wednesd a y , April 16, 1930, in Fayette City, Pa., a son of the late William Corrin Wickerham and Agnes Ellen Owens Wickerham. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his brother, William Robert “Billy Bob” Wickerham. He was a graduate of Charleroi High School, Class of 1948, and Robert Morris in business administration. Paul was retired from California University of Pennsylvania, where he served as a business manager. He was an avid golfer, hunter and angler. He was a member of California First Presbyterian Church, the California American Legion, California Hill Gun Club and the Young Men’s Club. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 69 years, Dolores (Pavlick) Wickerham; and two children, Paula Demski of Monongahela and Jay C. Wickerham of Poolsville, Md. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Janet Ann Wickerham, William Wickerham, Corrina (Ben) Vorpahl and Tiffany Sollosi; and four great-grandchildren, Evan Bandini, Eric Vorhpahl, Gunner Vorpahl and Sarah Sollosi. Friends will be received at MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME INC., Anthony N. Mariscotti, supervisor, 323 Fourth St., California, Pa., from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2024, and until 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024, when funeral services will be held in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Grafton Eliason officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of his family in Monongahela Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to California First Presbyterian Church, 303 Fourth St., California, PA 15419.