Paul Joseph Cech

Paul J. Cech of Malden, Pa., died on May 2, 2023.  He was born in Brownsville, Pa. on May 4, 1953 as son of Joan Cecilia (Mullen) Cech of Cardale, Pa. and the late Paul John Cech.  Paul is the father of Angie Ankrom (Jason, Sydney & Chase) of Rices Landing, Pa. and Jeff Cech of Brentwood, Pa., brother of Joan Lucas (Tom & Sam) of Hopwood, Pa.  He is also survived by numerous other family members and friends in Southwestern Pa. and beyond.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Lynn (Johnson) Cech and his father, Paul Cech.

Paul was a published poet and independent scholar.  He earned his living as an educator and prior to that as a social worker.

Services are private and under the direction of Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa.

The family suggests donations may be made to the Colby's Stars Foundation, 112 Bedillion Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370, and please be kind to one another.