Nicholas “Pop” Pastelyak, 95, of Bethlehem, died Oct. 2, 2015, at Gracedale Nursing Home. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Stephen Sr. and Mary (Vuksta) Pastelyak. He was the husband of the late Julia (Turanchik) Pastelyak.

He was in the U.S. Army during World War II, and the Korean War, and received a Purple Heart.

He was a brakeman for the PBNE Railroad from 1953 to 1982. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service from 1959 to 1972.

He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church.

He was a member of the Bethlehem MORA Club.

He volunteered at the St. Francis Retreat House for more than 25 years.

He is survived by a son, Bill and his wife Debbi; a grandson, Eric and his wife Sarah; and two great-grandchildren, Isaac and Aria. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Jenna Rose; and five brothers: Charles, Andrew, Stephen, Michael and George.

Contributions may be made to the church, 1140 Johnston Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.