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BORN

1939

DIED

2015

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McCully Polyniak Funeral Home

3204 Mountain Rd

Pasadena, Maryland

Joseph Romanchak Obituary



Joseph Romanchak Sr, born February 24, 1939, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Joe was born in Fairbank, PA to Charles (Vasil) and Anna Romanchak. He was the devoted husband of Natalie, and loving father of Artem, Masha, Charlie, Joseph Jr., and Theresa. Joe was the wonderful Poppy of Patrick, George, John Mack, Samantha, and Jordan, and great grandfather of Graham and Aria, and he was a faithful brother to Delores, John, Mary Ann, Mike, and George. Joe especially cherished time and activities with his family. He also enjoyed boating, gardening, working out, biking, listening to music, and spending time at the beach. Joe was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and a dedicated radar engineer at Westinghouse for 35 years. He loved to share and teach his engineering skills in everyday life. Family and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated McCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road (PASADENA) on Friday from 7-9PM. Where a prayer service will take place at 8PM. Mr. Romanchak will lie-in-state at Lake Shore Baptist Church 4613 Mountain Road (PASADENA) from 10-11AM on Saturday. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held at 11AM. Additional viewing will be held from 12-1PM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made in the name of Joseph Romanchak Sr. to the American Cancer Society1041 Route 3 North Bldg. A Gambrills, Maryland 21054. Online condolences may be sent to

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Published by Baltimore Sun on May 21, 2015.

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Nick Hopkins

June 10, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Romanchak family. I worked for Joe late in his career at Westinghouse and I learned an enormous amount from him. He was a good man, a good leader and a good boss. He will be missed.

Tom & Terri Curtier

June 10, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to Joe Romanchak's family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We both knew Joe during his employment at Westinghouse. We will always remember his kindness and his big smile !

Tara Robinson

May 22, 2015

I am very sorry to learn of Mr. Romanchak's family. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

May 21, 2015

My condolences to the Romanchak family. I worked with Joe on two different programs at Westinghouse and remember his smiling face well. So sorry to hear of his passing. Joe Monaco

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Memorial Events
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May

22

Calling hours

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

McCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A.

3204 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD

May

22

Prayer Service

8:00 p.m.

McCully Polyniak Funeral Home

3204 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122

May

23

Lying in State

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Lake Shore Baptist Church

4613 Mountain Road, PASADENA, MD

May

23

Viewing

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lake Shore Baptist Church

4613 Mountain Road, PASADENA, MD

May

23

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Lake Shore Baptist Church

4613 Mountain Road, PASADENA, MD

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McCully Polyniak Funeral Home

3204 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122

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