He was born July 28, 1929 in Crucible, a son of the late Nicholas Dragich Sr. and Sophia Journic Dragich.
Nick graduated from Cumberland Township High School and had attended Waynesburg College and Washington & Jefferson College.
He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
On August 6, 1957 he married Madeline Ann Yanosik, who survives.
Nick was born and raised in Crucible and Rices Landing areas and moved to Washington after marriage.
He owned and operated Nick’s Service Station for more than 50 years and was the Tri-State area’s number one ARCO dealer for several years.
Nick was a member at St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church, Masontown and was a member of the American Legion Post #175, Washington.
Surviving in addition to his wife are four children, Daphne Lynne (David) Marshall of Oil City, Marsha Ann (Scott) Wiatric of Marietta, GA, Nicholas James (Carolyn) Dragich of Washington, and David Matthew Dragich of Washington; eight grandchildren, Monica (fiancée Christopher Myers) Marshall, Andrea Marshall, Coleman Wiatric, Emma Wiatric, Theodore Dragich, Maxwell Dragich, Sophia Dragich, and Katherine Dragich; a great granddaughter, Lyla Sobina.
Deceased is a brother, Mellon Dragich and his wife Betty; two infant siblings, a brother Joseph and a sister, Ann; two sisters-in-laws, Margaret Yanosik and Helen Bruce; and a brother-in-law, Joseph Yanosik.
He was known for his dry wit and easygoing nature He loved playing baseball and watching it. He was a loving family man and an avid reader, he often read more than 100 books a year. He was an accomplished businessman and knowledgeable historian.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions private services and interment are entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Orthodox Cemetery, Masontown. Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Navy. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Citizens Library, 55 South College St., Washington, PA 15301. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.
