Archpriest John Sidor fell asleep in the Lord on the morning of July 3, 2023 at Cranberry Place in Cranberry Twp
Father Sidor was born on July 28th, 1928 in Nizny Orlik-Bardejov, Slovak the son of the late George and Anna (Gergelova) Sidor. Father John graduated from the Orthodox Theological Seminary in Presov, Slovakia earning a Masters in Divinity. He worked as Revizor (Controller) in Slovakia. After moving to the United States Father served at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (OCA) in Ellwood City (Ellport) and in New Castle. He is also affiliated with The Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City. Father Sidor enjoyed Bible study/Theology, herbal and alternative medicine, old movies, and documentaries.
Father Sidor is survived by his wife Irene (Bongova) Sidor whom he married on July 18th, 1962, daughter Mariann Sidor of Butler, NJ, sons George (Janet) Sidor of Franklin Park, Pa and John (Oxana) Sidor of Newport News, VA, grandchildren Stephen Sidor, Nick Sidor, Alexander Sidor, Timothy Sidor, and Nathaniel Sidor. He is also survived by Tom Sidor (nephew), Vladimir Gerko (niece’s son in Slovakia), Jan Botun (nephew), Marina Castinelli (niece), Elizabeth Mlynarcik (niece), Maria Sidor (sister-in-law), and Jan (Ivanko) Podhajecky (nephew in Slovakia).
Funeral services will be held at the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Ellwood City, PA. Clergy desiring to concelebrate are asked to wear white or gold vestments. Clergy with questions about concelebrating should either email Father William Evansky at frbill158@verizon.net or by phone (office phone: 724-266-5009). Please leave a voicemail so Father William can return inquiries when possible.
Friday, July 7
Arrival at monastery church late Friday morning.
6:30 PM Burial of a Priest
Saturday, July 8
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy followed by a final Trisagion/Blessing Service. Burial service in the monastery cemetery will follow immediately.
Memorial contributions in Father’s name may be made to: The Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration, 321 Monastery Lane, Ellwood City, Pa 16117.
May Father John’s memory be eternal!