John Czerchoniak of Jersey City died at his home on Friday, Oct. 4, at the age of 86. He was born in Leszczeny, Poland. He worked for many years as the manager of

the Lemko Association in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the son of the late John and Tekla (Wojtowicz) Czerhoniak, the devoted brother of Luba Czerhonisk Fedash, and the late Michael Czerhonisk. He had five nieces, one nephew, and many great nieces and nephews. Services were held on Tuesday and interment was at Graceland Cemetery, Kenilworth, N.J.