Thomas M. Motak

MOTAK - Thomas Max, 73, of East Conemaugh, died Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Born February 29th, 1952, in Conemaugh, PA. He is the son of Michael and Anna May (Slobodzian) Motak. Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Anna May Motak; sister, Carol Ledwich and brother Francis Audi.

Survived by wife, Kathleen (Audi) Motak; children, Thomas Michael with fiancé` Rebecca Hart, and Katrina Marie Motak; sisters, Kathy Singel, married to James Singel, Joyce Audi, and Donna Audi; brothers, Robert Ledwich, James Audi; nieces, Nikki Singel, Anna Ledwich Sumner, married to Todd Sumner, and their daughter Katie Ledwich, Jennifer Audi, and Lisa Audi; nephews, John Audi, and Jamie Audi with son James; and granddaughter Ani Amazing.

Thomas was a member of the St. John Orthodox Church and the Allied Artists of Johnstown where he won awards for his beautiful and unique paintings. Member of the Conemaugh Independence Fireman's Association: Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 633. Former AA Division baseball player. Former Events Coordinator for the Arc Moon Ship Hotel: Center Township, Proprietor of Paco's Pistol Pete Pickles, former Basketball Coach for Annandale Boys and Girls Club. Former guitarist for the Knights of Reign rock band. Former Optical Fabricator at Isomet Corporation. Thomas was also an avid gamesman, storyteller, muscle car enthusiast and dog owner. He also enjoyed building large-scale model train sets and designing elaborate fireworks displays.

The Celebration of Life Memorial will be held on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at Baker Funeral Chapel and cremation services at 229-231 First Street, Conemaugh, PA 15909 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM following the Memorial Service (Parastas) at St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church at 2:00 PM. All friends and family are welcome to attend. Online condolences may be posted at www.bakerfuneralchapel.com.

Cremation by Laurel highlands Crematory at Harris Funeral Home