Fr. George D. Koharchik

Removed from St Catherine of Siena in Mount Union 8/12 and placed on leave after allegations of sexual misconduct with minors in Cambria County in late 1970s. By 8/25/12, several other accusers had approached the diocese. DA’s office turned the investigation over to the AG’s office 11/12. Per the AG’s 3/1/16 Grand Jury Report, Koharchik “is certainly a child predator.” He admitted to the GJ in 3/15 to molesting “close to” 12 children. He would grope young boys while driving and playing Bill Cosby tapes which featured the word “penis.” He had young boys sleep, shower and wrestle with him, and sit on his lap. He would pat their buttocks. Koharchik served on the Presbytery Council during the trial of admitted child molester, Rev. Francis Luddy. Defrocked 1/22/16.