Windber, PA - SEKELA - John D., 80, Windber, passed away Feb. 24, 2026, at Windber Hospice. Born March 8, 1945, in Windber, son of the late Andrew Sekela and Dolores (Reed) Mehok. Preceded in death by son, Michael Andrew Sekela, and brother, George Sekela. Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Linda K. (Shaffer) Sekela; son, Todd Sekela, married to Lori; and grandchildren, Kayla Davis, Tori Sekela and Charlotte Sekela. John was so proud to be called "PaPa" and "Pepaw" by his beautiful granddaughters. He was a 1963 graduate of Windber Area High School and a 1967 graduate of Clarion University. John taught science at Laurel Valley Middle/High School for 35 years. While coaching football at Laurel Valley from 1968-1983, he developed a successful junior high football program with a 70-27-1 record. This included a 16-game winning streak, a 37-3 run between 1975-1980 and four undefeated seasons that included five conference championships. John also coached and managed Windber Little League baseball for 12 seasons from 1979-1991. He was honored to be inducted into the Windber Hall of Fame in 2005. His love for all sports included spending many evenings attending Windber Rambler sporting events with his best friend, Bill. Besides sports, John also enjoyed fishing and reading. Summer afternoons were often spent with buddies, Herb and Frank at the Windber Recreation pool. He also liked catching up with his friend, Lynn better known to John as "Entire." Family will receive friends 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Meek & Dalla Valle Funeral Home of Windber. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Windber. Interment to follow at Rummel Cemetery, Windber. Memorial contributions may be directed to Good Shepherd L