Robert J. “Ducky” Domalik, 58, Hastings, passed away Thursday, after a courageous 2.5-year battle with cancer. He was born in Spangler, son of Francis J. and Margaret (Marshall) Domalik.
Bob was preceded in death by his mom in 1985; and his dad in 2011. He cared for both of his parents during their chronic illnesses.
Surviving is a sister, Donna, and her husband, Gene Cunningham, of Hastings; nephews: Garret (Jackie) Cunningham, Dane (Erica) Cunningham and Ian (Samantha) Cunningham; great-nephews, Roman and Clay Cunningham; and many friends, especially Danny Kirkpatrick, who greatly assisted Bob during his illness.
Bob was the proprietor of “The Lanes” in Hastings for many years, where he started working at age 12. He was a certified electrician who worked in home security and the cable industry in the early part of his career. He spent the last nine years until mid-August working as a maintenance foreman at Specialty Tires of America in Indiana, Pa., where his boss and coworkers were very supportive during his illness and treated him like family.
He was a lifetime member of Hastings Volunteer Fire Company, where he served as a past president, member of Cambria County Fire Association and Central District Fire Association.
Bob enjoyed cooking, gardening and gadgets. He had an extraordinary knack for unconventional problem-solving. If it was broken, Bob could fix it, usually with what he had in his pockets or at an arms-reach. MacGyver would’ve played second fiddle to Bob. His optimism and sense of humor were evident throughout his illness and touched many lives.
Special thanks to Dr. Matt Dvorchak and staff, Conemaugh Cancer Center; Dr. Sbetin and Dr. Tulley and staff, Mainline Pharmacy; Denny Fowler, and all the employees at Miners Medical Center; and 365 Hospice, especially Sarah and Sis.
Friends will be received from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria.
Friends will also be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Hastings, with Father Thaddeus Rettger, OSB, celebrant. Committal at St. Bernard Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hastings Fire Company; or Hastings Parks and Recreation.
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