William Paul Fodiak
July 7, 1955 — February 20, 2024
William Paul Fodiak, 68, passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 20, 2024. He was an award-winning print journalist and educator.
He was born in Latrobe in 1955 to the late Michael Fodiak and Theresa Fodiak (née Paterchak) and grew up in Trauger. He created the Sportsman's Diary newspaper at age 16. He attended Duquesne University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1977. He went on to receive a master’s degree in journalism at Penn State. He married his wife, Ann, in 1983 and had a son, Jeffrey, in 1984.
Over his career, he worked for various newspapers including the Catholic Accent, the Ocean City Times, and the Pittsburgh Catholic. He later worked for the Knights of Columbus. He retired in 2012. He is survived by his wife and son.
Family will receive friends on THURSDAY from 2-4 and 6 until the time of Vigil Prayers at 7:45pm at HOFFER WILT FUNERAL HOME (formerly Jay A Hoffer Funeral Home) where Transfer Prayers will be offered FRIDAY at 9:30am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Fr. John Sedlak, at 10am in St. Florian Church. Burial to follow in St. Florian Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, February 22, 2024
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Hoffer Wilt Funeral Home
Visitation
Thursday, February 22, 2024
6:00 - 7:45 pm (Eastern time)
Hoffer Wilt Funeral Home
Vigil Prayer Service
Thursday, February 22, 2024
7:45 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Hoffer Wilt Funeral Home
Transfer Prayer Service
Friday, February 23, 2024
9:30 - 9:45 am (Eastern time)
Hoffer Wilt Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, February 23, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
St. Florian Church
Interment
Friday, February 23, 2024
11:15 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)
St. Florian Cemetery
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