Carol A. Cordek

CORDEK – Carol A. “Nana,” 75, Sidman, died October 11, 2026. Born August 16, 1951, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Norman and Verna (Bizzarri) Brenna; and sister, Patrica Cononie.

Survived by husband of 54 years, John M. Cordek, whom she married May 26, 1972; sons, Chad (Becky) and Kevin (Jenna), daughter, Keriann Muscatello (Anthony); grandchildren, Luca, A.J., Lauren, Kiaya, Christopher, Caleb, Dylan, and Taeler, great-granddaughter, Sylvia; and sister, Norma Buriani (Rudy).

Carol was a faithful member of St. Michael Catholic Church, where she shared her love of music by singing in the choir and treasured fellowship with friends in the Ladies Guild. She believed in giving back to her community and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She volunteered at the South Fork Historical Society’s Summer Youth Café and at Mainline Memorial Park in Fifficktown. Carol also enjoyed cooking and baking. Above all, she cherished her grandchildren, family and friends. She will be remembered for her generous heart, her devotion to her church and community, and the love she shared.

Receiving of friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork. 

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Michael Catholic Church, celebrant Rev. Fr. Jerzy Auguscik, OFM CONV. 

Committal of urn, St. James Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the South Fork Historical Society, P.O. Box 64, South Fork, PA 15956.