Wayne Paich, 69, of Payson, Arizona, formerly of Hopewell Township, passed away on May 16th, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and hometown. He was born on July 25th, 1956, and was a cherished son of the late Nick and Anne (Lackovich) Paich. He is survived by his siblings, George (Yvonne) Paich, Cathy (Russel) Coleman, and Bryon Paich. In addition to many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members, who will hold his memory close, he is also survived by his dear friends, Ed Srafin and Kimberly Sue Walker, both of Arizona.
Wayne was a graduate of Hopewell High School and worked as an in-house carpenter at D.L. Withers Construction. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who deeply enjoyed spending time outdoors. He was a member of the St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church in Aliquippa and The American Serbian Club.
A Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. at the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a Pomen service will be held at 5 p.m. A service will be held on Thursday, May 21st at 12 p.m. in St. Elijah Cemetery Chapel in Aliquippa, where everyone is asked to meet.
Wayne was a graduate of Hopewell High School and worked as an in-house carpenter at D.L. Withers Construction. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who deeply enjoyed spending time outdoors. He was a member of the St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church in Aliquippa and The American Serbian Club.
A Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. at the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a Pomen service will be held at 5 p.m. A service will be held on Thursday, May 21st at 12 p.m. in St. Elijah Cemetery Chapel in Aliquippa, where everyone is asked to meet.
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