Mitchell "Bud" M. Lendyak

Mitchell “Bud’ Lendyak, age 90, of Slippery Rock went to be with his Lord on Wednesday January 10, 2024.

Bud was born in Cowansville on August 16, 1933 as the son of the late Adam and Grace (Shearer) Lendyak.  He was a lifelong resident of Slippery Rock. He was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Force.

Bud married the love of his life, Loretta Ann (Boosel), on April 6, 1978.  He was a musician most of his life, playing together with his wife in their band, Loretta Ann and the Silvertones.  He drove truck cross country and was the former owner of Maples Tavern.  He enjoyed traveling, camping, boating and fishing but most of all spending time with his family and friends. 

He is survived by his wife, Loretta; his children: Mike (Elena) Lendyak, Terri Smith, Von (Lynda) McCommons, Ben (Terry) McCommons, and Sis (Bill) Barton; twelve grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sister, Elaine Sweet, of New York and several nieces and nephews. 

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, three children: George and David Geiser and Paula Hart; and one great grandchild, Robbie Smith.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday January 19, 2024 at the Chapel at Grove Manor 435 N. Broad Street Grove City, PA 16127. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to God’s Country c/o First United Methodist Church 200 E. North Street Butler, PA 16001. 

The William F. Young Funeral Home, West Sunbury has assisted Bud’s family with arrangements. 

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