John Charles Battick, 71, of Ernest, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at his home.
A son of the late John and Sarah Lance Battick, he was born Oct. 25, 1948, in Indiana.
John was a 1967 graduate of Marion Center High School. He later attended the Community College of Westmoreland County. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, where he was a member of the Strategic Air Command and he also served in the National Guard. John was a member of the Creekside United Methodist Church, AA Chapter in Blairsville, Blessing of the Bikes in Murrysville and a former member of the Goldwing Chapter I. John was a machinist at FMC Technologies and most recently he was a cement truck driver for Marion Center Supply, Inc.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Yee Battick, of Ernest; two sons: Shawn Battick and Jarod Battick, both of St. Petersburg, Fla., two step daughters: Melissa A. Twyman, of Inglewood, Calif., and Jessica L. Twyman, of Pittsburgh; a brother, Jim Battick and wife Kathy, of Warner-Robbins, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Carole Battick, of Creekside; and nieces and nephews: Belinda Hunter, James Battick, Jr., David Battick, Jr., and Richard A. Battick, Jr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard A. Battick; a sister, Linda L. Nadzadi; a brother-in-law, Edward Patrick Nadzadi, Jr.; and a stepson, Marcus A. Twyman.
Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Robinson-Lytle-Shoemaker Funeral Home.
Due to reimplemented government regulations concerning COVID-19, only 50 people will be permitted in the funeral home at one time. For this reason, you may experience a slight wait upon your arrival. Masks or face coverings will be required, and social distancing is encouraged upon entry to the funeral home, as per CDC guidelines.
To view the online obituary, sign the guest registry or send condolences, please visit www.shoemakerfamilyservices.com
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