Obituary of Richard Joseph Kalan

Kalan Richard Joseph Age 74, of South Fayette Twp., formerly of Cecil Twp., surrounded by his loving family, on January 30, 2022. He was born on February 24, 1947, in South View. A son of the late Joseph and Clara Bistarkey Kalan. On December 28, 1968, he married Charlene Cogniet Kalan, who survives. Mr. Kalan was a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Navy. He worked for 25 years in IT at the Bayer Corporation, currently Covestro, where many of his colleagues became lifelong friends. He enjoyed cooking and watching his beloved Pittsburgh sports teams, especially the Pirates. His passion for baseball stems from his years of pitching and getting a tryout for the major leagues. Above all, Richard loved his family and adored his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving along with his wife Charlene Kalan, are two daughters, Chantel (Keith) Goldstrohm and Stacey (Gary) Dranikoski, five grandchildren, Alec, Brent and Kaylin Goldstrohm and Ava and Lauryn Dranikoski, and a sister, Beverly Marchewka. Friends received Sunday, Noon – 3pm and 4:30 – 6:30 pm,at the Warchol Funeral Home, Inc., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a Blessing Service will be held Monday at 9 am. Interment with full military honors at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southbridge E.M.S., 178 Hickory Grade Rd., Bridgeville, PA 15017. View and add condolences at: www.warcholfuneralhome.com