Cernak Family - 1920 - Benshoff Hill

Reader Joann (Golian) Freeman sent this picture in. This is her mother's family taken in 1920. Two years before her mother Ann was born in 1922 and who is still going strong - just about to turn 90. This is the Cernak Family from Benshoff Hill. Parents - Stephen and Theresa with their seven children: Stephen Jr.,William, Joseph, Louis, Marie, Gizzella and Theresee.

Joann says that the family owned property just below the church at the top of the hill. Her cousin still lives in their grandparents home. The family used to farm all the way down the backside of the hill and sell their fruits and vegetables downtown. The Cernak's were also members of St. Stephen's Church in Cambria City.