Frank E. Vyka, 95, U.S. Army Veteran

Frank was born in Pittsburgh and was a graduate of Elder Ridge High School in Clune, Pennsylvania.

He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served during the Korean Conflict. Frank was employed as a supervisor on the coil line in the bar mill at U.S. Steel Corporation’s Lorain Works; he retired in 1986 following a career that spanned more than three decades with the steel producer. He later worked as a courier for Lorain National Bank.

A parishioner of St. Peter Parish, he enjoyed solving jigsaw puzzles in his free time as well as rising to the challenges of golf and league bowling. Frank was also well known for the fanatical manner in which he maintained his lawn and property always striving to achieve pristine curb appeal. Undeniably, his greatest enjoyment came from serving as the patriarch of his family and always remaining relevant in the lives of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of seventy-four years Aldine (nee Pisch), along with daughters Lorie Zaworski (Mike), Susan Lombardi (Tim), Michele Gonzales (Miguel), and Audrey Gott (Thomas). He also leaves grandchildren Angela, Lisa, Allison, Joey, Maddie, and Julia along with great grandchildren William, Luca, Mason, Abigail, Ryan, Giorgio, Benjamin, and Emma.

Frank was preceded in death by his son Robert Vyka, grandson Zachary Gott, great granddaughter Isabella Vincent, parents Frank and Catherine (nee Maday) Vyka, sister Janet Setlock, and brother Richard Vyka.

Friends may call in St. Peter Parish – 3501 Oberlin Avenue on Thursday September 24, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor of the parish will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Contributions in Frank’s memory are strongly encouraged to the American Kidney Fund – 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.