John R. Obitko – Allenport
John R. Obitko, 69, of Allenport, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 19, 2025. John was born in North Char leroi on April 12, 1955, to the late John and Helen C. Zetko Obitko. Catholic by faith, John was a former member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Roscoe and a former member of the California Young Men’s Club, Allenport Rod and Gun Club and American Legion Post 801 in Roscoe. He was also a lifetime member of the Roscoe Slovak Club. John loved playing softball and playing golf with his friends and family and loved his golfing trips where he could spend time with his golfing buddies. He loved his family and his friends, who will miss him dearly. Surviving to cherish John’s memory are his beloved wife of 48 years, Diane Singosky Obitko; his siblings, Judy (John) Sichi, Donald (Angie) Obitko, Robert Obitko and his sisterin- law, Kathryn Obitko; his mother-in-law, Sara Singosky; his sisters-in-law, Donna (George) Bright and Joyce (Jim) Antoncic; his brother-in-law, Tom (Shannon) Singosky; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved like his own children. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Obitko. Friends and family will be received from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at HOGAN- MELENYZER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hogan- melenyzer.com.
