John J. Prischak, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2020.
Born October 20, 1931 in Czechoslovakia, he had been a longtime Russell Twp. resident. John was a retired Machinist. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and a member of the former Chesterland VFW and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Chardon. John is survived by his daughters Kathleen (Kevin) McGarry and Diane Paprocki; grandchildren Kevin, Jr. (Stephanie) McGarry, Brian McGarry, Kimberly (Michael Damren) Paprocki, and Gerry Paprocki; and great-grandchildren Alexis Damren and Riley McGarry. He is preceded in death by his wife Madeline. Private Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 12, 2021. (Public livestream of Mass can be viewed at www.stanselm.org) Private Interment Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Twp. Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic a Celebration of John's Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org