Edward “Ed” Anthony Richard Juhascik, born on March 2, 1945, in Pittsburgh, passed away in Knoxville with his loving sister, Elaine Oliver, by his side.
Mr. Juhascik attended North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh and Duquesne University, studying history. He served in the U.S. Air Force and later worked for the Pennsylvania Welfare Department for 40 years.
Mr. Juhascik loved practicing his Catholic faith in both Pittsburgh and Knoxville, where he moved to be close to his sister and family. He loved his country, serving and loving the underprivileged. He was a sports enthusiast through and through; he especially loved any Pittsburgh teams. Go Steelers!
Mr. Juhascik loved to travel, read, listen to live music, drive his Mustang, and spend time with his family eating delicious steaks. He had a sharp mind and quick wit, able to see the humor in life and spread laughter throughout. He always had words of encouragement, appreciating the beauty in his close friends and family.
Mr. Juhascik was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Emily Juhascik; his brother, Anthony; brother-in-law, Custodio Oliver; and dear friend, Joyce Ray.
Mr. Juhascik is survived by his sister, Elaine Oliver; nephews and niece, including Mark (Kathleen) Oliver, Jennifer (Mike) Spadafora, and Jeremy (Ann) Oliver; and great-nieces and great-nephews, including Charlie, Matt (Jessica), Nick and Ben Oliver, Mara, Anthony, Lucas Spadafora, and JJ and John Oliver.
A funeral Mass for Mr. Juhascik was celebrated on Aug. 1 at St. John Neumann Church in Farragut. A burial service was held on Aug. 3 at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Northside Cemetery in Pittsburgh.
Donations in Mr. Juhascik’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. He would have wanted his memory honored by supporting a cause that is meaningful to you.