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Jerry E. Lojak
Jerry E. Lojak, 62 of Girard, died Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Pleasant Ridge Manor following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born December 5, 1947 in Russellton, Pa., a son of the late John and Margaret Justham Lojak.
Jerry graduated from Deer Lakes High School, Allegheny Co., then attended Allegheny Community College where he studied Graphic Arts. After he moved to the Girard area in 1981, he worked at Garnon Trucking, and later worked as a construction supervisor. He opened Quick Stitch Embroidery in Girard which he operated for twelve years with his wife Paula, then started Grammy's Bulk Foods and Deli on Rice Avenue which he currently operated.
He was a member of Perry-Keystone Lodge #392; F & AM, Erie; was a member of Zem Zem Temple Shrine and was Past President of Mid-Atlantic Association of Shrine Motorcorps. Jerry enjoyed camping and his many friends at Virginia's Beach in North Springfield. He was a very enthusiastic fan of Gannon's Women's Basketball and also enjoyed fishing and gardening. His three granddaughters were the love and delight of his life, and he was their biggest fan at all their sporting activities.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, John Lojak.
Jerry will be forever remembered and loved by his wife, Paula A. Kline Lojak, whom he married October 29, 1988 in Erie; his stepdaughter, Lori D. Horn and her husband James of Girard; his granddaughters, Carrie N. Nolan, Allison A. Nolan and Jamie D. Horn, all of Girard; his mother and father-in-law, Fred and Peggy Kline of Shippenville, Pa.; his sisters, Betty Jean Michael and her husband John and Deborah LeClaire and her husband David; his brother, Donald "Pete" Lojak, all of Tarentum, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2-5PM and 7-9PM at Daniel R. Edder Funeral Home, 309 Main St. East, Girard. Services will be held there Monday at 11AM, with Rev. Darrell Greenawalt officiating.
Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie, PA 16505 or to the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 1001 State St., Suite 1400, Erie, PA 16501.
To send condolences, visit edderfuneralhome.com
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Paula & family, My heart goes out to you & your family in so many ways. I understand exactly how you are feeling at this time. I still can\'t believe Jerry is gone. When we saw him on Sunday, we were so happy we were able to visit & chat and that he knew it was David and I. We will miss our wonderful friend. We had so many good times together years ago and will never forget what a kind heart he had. Never thought Eddie and Jerry would die 6 months apart, that is the hardest part to accept. They were both loved by so many.
God has gained another angel!!!
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Jerrys friendly smile and generous spirit will always be remembered by us. Shopping at Grammys one Christmas season, he gave my son a \
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Paula, I was so sorry to read of Jerry\'s passing. He is surely in a better place along with my husband. Bob also passed during the Easter season 10 years ago this April. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this diificult time. God bless.
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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU PAULA AND FAMILY. WE HAD A WONDERFUL TRIP TOGETHER THRU M.A.A.S.M.C. WE WORKED HARD AND WE PLAYED HARDER. WE TRAVEL OUR SEPERATE WAYS NOT KNOWING WHEN, WHERE OR WHY, BUT WE WILL MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN CRICKET TO CRICKET
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I hope you remember me (Stoney) from so many years ago but I have been thinking about Jerry and you for quite some time and I was shocked to hear of Jerry\'s passing. I want you to know you are in my thoughts and I have always felt the two of you as good friends even though we have not seen each other for so long. Please except my condolences and prayers.
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