Tony PAVLOVICH

PAVLOVICH, RAGAIN

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 9/20/2006 at 14:03:57

Tony Pavlovich, 92, of Clarion, died Wednesday, September 25, 2002, at the USA Health Care Center in Clarion. Memorial services were held Monday, September 30th, at the Clarion Church of Christ. Pastor, Tim Platt officiated at the 11 a.m. service. Willim Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Tony Pavlovich was born September 18, 1910, in Camden, New Jersey, the son of George and Annie Andria Pavlovich. The youngest of five children, he was the only family member born in the United States. Tony's father, George, died when Tony was a baby. The family moved to California where Tony attended Military School. His mother, Annie, died when Tony was 14. He was a veteran of World War II, beginning active service on October 18, 1942, and was honorably discharged on November 16, 1945. He was also a member of the American Legion and VFW. Tony married Helen Ragain, on December 2, 1946 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He and Helen made their home in Clarion. They traveled to Tecumseh, Nebraska, frequently to visit Helen's family. Tony is survived by a special friend, Evelyn Meeder of Clarion. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen in 1998; two brothers, Frank and Joe; and two sisters, Eva and Mary.

October 3, 2002
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