Gary E. Vizyak Sr., 79, of Avella, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2026 in his home.He was born on June 4, 1946 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Bernard J. and Patricia Semenick Vizyak.Ga

Gary E. Vizyak Sr., 79, of Avella, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2026 in his home.He was born on June 4, 1946 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Bernard J. and Patricia Semenick Vizyak.Gary attended Union High School of Burgettstown and was a specialized glassworker for Brooke Glass in Wellsburg, WV, for 43 years.He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, cutting grass and gardening.On June 1, 1968 he married Vera Darlene Wilkins, who survives.Surviving in addition to his loving wife of 57 years are his children, Gary E. Vizyak Jr. and his wife Leslie Cunningham-Vizyak, Mark Vizyak and his wife Jessica Vizyak and Steve Vizyak and his wife Amy Vizyak; seven grandchildren, Gary E. Vizyak III, Zachary Vizyak (Dianne Bugaile), Jocelyn (Jason) Cunningham-Atkinson, Brennan, Cadence, Gavin and Kolton Vizyak; three great grandchildren, Jade, Wyatt and Le’von; a brother, Bernard G. (Nancy) Vizyak.All funeral arrangements are private and being handled by Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home Inc., Avella, PA.Condolences may be expressed at www.stefkovichfuneralhome.com.