Edward J. Korchnak 1939-2022
YOUNGSTOWN — Edward Joseph Korchnak, 83, passed away at Briarfield Manor on Thursday evening, April 21, 2022, with his loving wife and daughters by his side.
Eddie was born March 18, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph P. and Christina Backus Korchnak, and was a lifelong area resident.
Edward attended St. Matthias Grade School, was a 1957 graduate of Ursuline High School, and a member of St. Christine Church.
He was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War, and earned the rank of SP4. Edward was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for his loyal service to our country and received an honorable discharge on Nov. 27, 1964.
Edward began his career with the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, where he was a steelworker for more than 29 years and remained there until its closing. He then was employed with Tuboscope Company, and the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier and in its maintenance division.
Eddie enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, but his true passion was sports. He loved watching and attending games of Ursuline High School, Youngstown State University, University of Mount Union, and the Cleveland Browns and Indians.
He leaves behind, to hold onto his memories, his beloved wife of over 48 years, the former Cynthia A. Kofler, whom he married July 21, 1973; his two daughters, Corinne A. (Robert) Kisik of Alliance and Christine R. (Joshua) McIlvain of Lisbon; his sister, Dorothy Gonda of Boardman; along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law Paul Gonda; and nephew, David Gonda.
There will be a prayer service at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Thompson Filicky Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christine Church, Youngstown, with the Rev. John Jerek as officiant.
Family and friends may pay their respects from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at the funeral home.
Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown, where military honors will be rendered for Edward’s service to his country.
In lieu of flowers, material contributions may be made in Edward’s name to The Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great, 500 W. Main St., Uniontown, PA 15401, as he had six cousins who dedicated their lives to this community.
Family and friends may visit www.thompsonfh1932.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book or send condolences to Edward’s family.
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