Obituary of Frank R Sytko

Frank R. Sytko, age 57 of Smock, passed away suddenly August 11, 2017 due to natural causes. He was born on June 30, 1960 in Uniontown to the parents of Walter and Sophie Sytko. 

Frank went to Laurel Highlands Senior High School and after completing his junior year he received his G.E.D and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was stationed at George Air Force Base in Victorville, Ca. After receiving an honorable discharge he then moved to Newbury Park, Ca. in 1984. He was employed by Bidwell Concrete. He was known by his family, friends and co-workers as “DAWG”. In 1996 he moved to Hopwood.

He loved cruising on his Harley, weekend getaways to Las Vegas or a relaxing day at the Santa Anita Race Track. His interests were collecting Army memorabilia, boating, music, football, basketball, enjoyed playing cards and horseshoes. He had great love and respect for his three Pit Bulls, Champ, Tyson and Hemler, all awaiting him at Rainbow Bridge. 

He is remembered with love by his mother Sophie of Erie, Pa., brother James and fiancée Missy of Ormond Beach, Fl., sister Cynthia (Sytko) Nelson and husband Mike of Simi Valley, Ca., brother Kevin and wife Dusty of Camarillo, Ca. Nephew James Jr. and fiancé Nicole of Erie, Pa., nieces Jordynn and Samantha, nephew K.C. all of Camarillo, Ca., great nephew Aiden, great nieces Olivia and Rilynn also of Camarillo and great nephew Niko of Erie. 

Frank was preceded in death by his father Walter E. Sytko.

A loving son and brother, Frank will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

“We will always carry your memory in our hearts”

Arrangements were handled by the THomas M. Dolfi Funeral Home and were private.