Thomas Zahuranic

Thomas Zahuranic, 67, resident of Community Care Center located in Bovard, PA passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at his home. He was born March 24, 1955, in Latrobe, to the late Stephen R. and Elizabeth (Eicher) Zahuranic.  He worked with Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC). Tom loved living at Community Living Care in Bovard, PA with his friends Kurt Apel and Jeff Masisak.Tom loved polkas and listening to his cousins John and Lynn Zahuranic Richnafsky’s Polka Show on WMBS Uniontown, PA.Tom’s niece, Debbie Bushey, described him “as the kindest, sweetest, happiest man you would ever meet. Always with a smile on his face, a belt buckle on his belt, a racing t-shirt and hat, and of course polkas playing in his ears. Once Tom met you, he never forgot your name!  He is survived by his brother, Robert S. Zahuranic and his wife Mary Louise of Latrobe; a niece, Debra Bushey and her husband Donald and their children Aidan and Ryan of Latrobe; a nephew, Lt. Col. Michael Zahuranic, U.S. Army, Retired, and his wife Kristy and their children Kaleyna, Lukas, and Dylan of Washington Township, MI; and many friends.  Visitation will be Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Frederick Funeral Home, Inc.  Additional viewing will be Thursday, September, 15, 2022 10-11AM in the funeral home where Blessing Service will follow at 11AM with Rev. Salvatore R. Lamendola as officiant.  Tom’s family, whom he dearly loved, would like to thank the caregivers and staff at Community Living Care for the care and support given to Tom. A special thanks to Anna Wojtseck Carty.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s name to Community Living Care, Attention Becky Chuboy, 126 West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA  15601.  Burial will follow at Forty Martyrs Cemetery, Trauger, PA.  To send flowers or condolences, please visit www.FrederickFuneralHome.com.