Michael Havrischak Obituary

Michael F.
Havrischak
Michael F. Havrischak, 69, of Coaldale, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, in his home.
He was employed by Michaels Arts and Crafts and was also a part-time educator, a substitute teacher for the Panther Valley and Tamaqua Area school districts, for 20 years.
Born in Coaldale on Feb. 13, 1949, he was a son of the late Basil and Emily (Mikolajczyk) Havrischak.
A graduate of Panther Valley High School, he received bachelor and master's degrees from Penn State University.
Michael was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Church, Lansford.
Surviving are: a brother, Basil Havrischak Jr. of China Grove, N.C., and his wife, Lucy; a sister, Mary Ann, wife of Lauchland Ford of Anchorage, Alaska; a nephew and a niece.
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, from the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, with the Rev. Dr. Vasyl Chepelsky officiating. Call 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, with Parastas
at 6 p.m. Online
condolences at www.
zgfuneralhome.com.

Published by Times News on Mar. 3, 2018.
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I think of Mike now and then; I pray he is resting in peace.

Karen Gallagher

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June 11, 2022

I enjoyed having Mike as a substitute teacher during my years in Tamaqua High , and also as a friend. His knowledge of history is uncanny. Loved our many conversations about Foster's tunnel (my backyard) and the miners. Rest easy Mike, until we meet again..

Amy Nace

March 7, 2018

Mike Havrischak stood out in a crowd. The one thing I will forever remember him for is his ability to be blunt with the truth, always sincere, always genuine.

His historical interest in the miners and their legacy is rooted in the reality that so often gets missed, even today; these industries that are built on the backs of men are too busy ignoring that there were real human stories with them all. Mike helped tell their stories and preserve their legacy.

He knew what life was all about.

His true age was a secret that was better protected than the nuclear launch codes, and it surprised so many of us to learn the truth; and yet it made so much sense at the same time. Mike stayed alive by being active, by being involved, by never winding down.

He will be remembered by many for that, and never forgotten by some of us.

Rest easy, Michael. The angels in heaven will enjoy your stories as much as some of us did here in this mortal life.

Joe Galatha

March 6, 2018

Always love having Mr. Havrischak for a sub at PV from 1980-84. He was so nice! God bless.

Stephenie Curvey (Karpa)

March 5, 2018

You will be missed Mike, you always made me smile, work won't be the same without you there rest in peace my friend

JoAnn Stola

March 5, 2018

My condolences.

William Lucas

March 5, 2018

Deepest sympathies to you Basil and Mary Ann.

Stephen Juracka

March 4, 2018

I worked with Mike for 6 years at the Michaels' warehouse near Hazleton-he was very knowledgeable about local coal mining history and shared that knowledge with those of us that sat at the lunch table with him. He will be missed, as he was interesting, and an asset to the workplace, as well as being a compassionate human being.

Karen Gallagher

March 3, 2018

YOU WILL BE MISSED R.I.P. PRAYERS FROM ME TO YOUR FAMILY

SHARON WALKER-ROBLES

March 3, 2018

We'll forever miss Mike's passion for history, authenticity and local culture.

Donald Serfass

March 3, 2018

On behalf of Michael's aunt, Pauline Mikolajczyk, and myself, we are very sorry to hear of Michael's death and express our sympathy to his brother and sister. We have many fond memories of visiting Michael in Lansford with other family members on many happy Thanksgiving days. May he RIP.

Brent Ballard

March 3, 2018

Mike's knowledge of local history was amazing. He will be missed.

George Waidell

March 3, 2018

Mike's knowledge of local history was amazing. He will be missed.

George Waidell

March 3, 2018

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