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Ronald Hazuda Obituary
He graduated from Nesquehoning High School and attended Penn State University and Christ the Saviour Seminary in Johnstown, Pa. where he graduated with a Licentiate of Theology. He later graduated from Gannon University with his B.A. Degree.
Father Ronald was ordained into the Holy Priesthood on June 8, 1958. He served his first pastorate as administrator of SS. Peter & Paul Church in Newark, N.J. for 14 months. In 1959 he was assigned to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church where he served as pastor for over 52 years until his retirement in 2011. Upon retirement, he was named Pastor Emeritus of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. He concurrently served as pastor of St. Mary's Orthodox Church in Corry, Pa. for 58 years.
He served the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese as treasurer and consistory board member for over 34 years and for 28 years was the director of the diocesan pension fund. Under his direction, St. Nicholas Church underwent many building projects including construction of a new rectory, renovation of the Church interior and the erection of a new Iconostas. Also during his tenure three sons of the parish entered the Holy Priesthood.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pani V. Dolores Hazuda, who Fell Asleep in the Lord on June 30, 2006; two brothers, George Hazuda, Jr. and John Hazuda; and a sister, Mary Opreskoe.
Survivors include his loving children, Tamara L. Kloss, husband John W., of North East and George A. Hazuda of Millcreek; a grandson, Alexander Hazuda; two sisters, Anna Thear and Pani Eleanor Polanichka, husband Very Reverend Protopresbyter Michael; and also survived by many nieces, nephews, and godchildren.
Friends are invited to call at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 1123 East Ave., on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Priest Parastas will be served at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. The Requiem of Divine Liturgy will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. Bishop Gregory of Nyssa, Hierarch of the Carpatho-Russian Diocese of Johnstown will preside. The Youngstown Deanery and the Diocesan Clergy will participate.
Burial will follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Christ the Saviour Seminary Library Fund, 225 Chandler Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906 or spiritual gifts to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 1123 East Ave., Erie, PA 16503. Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pine Ave. Branch, 845 East 38th St. is handling arrangements.
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Tamara Kloss
August 28, 2017
Jed Schoucair
May 27, 2017
Christ is Risen.
Eternal and Blessed Memory, O Lord.
The Schoucair family.
Holy Ghost Orthodox Church
Phoenixville, PA
Janice Badger-Nelson
May 24, 2017
I am so sad to know that Father Hazuda has died. He was a part of our lives since I was born. He presided over our family funerals, celebrations and was just an all around great guy. I received a Christmas card and a blessing from him yearly. He will be sorely missed.
Ronald Hazuda
May 10, 2017
Tammy & John, George & Alexander. I have wonderful memeies of your Father in my time as a parishioner at St Nick's. He would always ask how I was doing here in Cleveland when I'd be home to visit my Dad and attend liturgy. God's Blessings for all of you.
Debra Shufran
Jeff McKnight
May 10, 2017
George, Alexander, Tammy and John
My prayers go out to my friend George and his family. I have been fortunate to have known the family most of my life. Father Hazuda raised his family the same as he spoke to others, with love. Were all family and he respected everyone. He will be greatly missed. His legacy and his words will live forever.
Jim DeHaven
May 9, 2017
Tammy & John, George & Alexander -
Our prayers go out for all the family of Very Rev Fr Ronald Hazuda. From 1959 to his retirement, Fr Ronald touched many lives. I was one of the many, as an altar boy, my first communion, listening to many childhood and adult questions, and then marriage. Some of his advice and eulogy comments I still use to this day. Two that are profound are these: That people don't really leave us because having touched our lives, they live in our hearts for forever. And, the only thing that we can take with us eternally is Love. May he enjoy his eternal rest with Pani Dolores after so many years in the Lord's service.
Fr. Lawrence Barriger
May 9, 2017
Fr. Ronald was a great priest who placed the needs of the Church - both his parish and the Diocese - over his own. His life and his kindness provided me and many others an example of faith lived day to day. May the Risen Christ receive him into the never-ending Pascha and comfort all those who mourn his passing!
Fr. John Fencik
May 8, 2017
One of the very finest Priests I had the opportunity of gaining from his wisdom and insight. Along with Fr. Michael Polanichka I felt like a special brother in their presence. May his memory be eternal, Christ is risen!
Fr. Nectarios Trevino
May 8, 2017
A pillar of the diocese! May his memory be eternal. Fr Nectarios and Nativity of Our Lord Orthodox Church
Fr Michael Chendorain
May 8, 2017
May his memory be eternal. Christ is Risen!
Raymond Heck
May 8, 2017
To: Tamara
Re: Sorry for your loss
Helen,Joanne,Dolly Kloss Family
May 7, 2017
Dear Tammy,John,George,&Alexander,
We are truly very saddened at the loss of your loving Father Ronald. Our loving Lord needed him and so he took him home to be with your loving Mother Dolores to share a heavenly life with him our Holy Father in Heaven. We all had many nice times with him and he will be truly missed..God Bless you all as our Holy Father guides you all through this sad and difficult time...Amen..
Most Sincerely,
Helen Kloss,Joanne Conti & Dolly Slagle
May 7, 2017
My prayers are for you
RIP Father Hazuda
Anne Walczak
Michael Pjecha
May 7, 2017
Reverend Father Hazuda was involved in a large portion of my childhood. I served as an alter boy for him when I was young and will always remember his comforting warm smile.I will keep him in my memories when he was at his finest.
May 7, 2017
RIP Fr. Hazuda :)
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