Andrew Ceba, secretary of UNA Branch 100, dies (12/31/78)

Andrew Ceba, secretary of UNA Branch 100, dies

GARY, Ind. - Andrew Cebak, a longtime member of the Ukrainian National Association and secretary of UNA Branch 100 for 66 years died here at Broadway methodist Hosptial on November 25 after a brief illness. He was 88 years old.

Born in 1890 in western Ukraine, Mr. Cebak came to the United States as a youth and in 1905 joined the UNA. He was secretary of a UNA Branch in Ambridge, Pa., from 1905-10.

In 1912, Mr. Cebak moved to Gary where he founded UNA Branch 100 and became its first secretary. He served in that post until his death.

Mr. Cebak was employed as an electrician at U.S. Steel for 49 years.

Surviving him are his wife, Esther, who assumed the responsibilities of Branch secretary, stepsons, Gregory Maciszak, Michael Maciszak and Nick Maciszak, and five grandchildren.

The body of Mr. Cebak was buried on November 27 at the Calumet Park Cemetery.

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