Michael S. Kucharik

Michael S. Kucharik obituary, Allentown, PA

Michael S. Kucharik

Michael Kucharik Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 4, 2014.
Kucharik, Michael S.Michael S. Kucharik, 101, of Orefield, passed away Thursday October 2, 2014 in the Phoebe Home, Allentown, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Althea M. (Semmel) Kucharik. Michael was born in Allentown a son of the late John S. and Mary R. (Katerinec) Kucharik. He was an Insurance Agent for the Prudential Life Insurance Company, serving the Northampton area for 38 years before retiring in 1975. Michael was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Orefield. He received his 4th Degree with the Knights of Columbus. Michael was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Howard L Peter American Legion Post # 576 for over 50 years. Survivors: Daughters: Suzanne wife of Gerald R. Burian of Allentown and Mary L. wife of John Maroski of Bethlehem, Brothers: Paul Kucharik of Shelton, WA and Joseph Kucharik of Whitehall, grandchildren, Pati Berl, Michael McCready, Linda Salomon, Allison Morgan, Lisa Maroski, Kevin Marks and seven great-grandchilden. He was predeceased by his brothers, John F. and Stephen Kucharik and his sisters, Josephine Herega, Anna Smalley, Elizabeth Malloy, Julia Smetana and Mary Menges. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday in the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield. Call 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Monday in the church. Interment will be in the Resurrection Cemetery, Wescosville with military honors. Arrangements by the Stephens Funeral Home Inc., Allentown. Contributions: Mercy Learning Center 830 South Woodard St. Allentown, PA 18103.

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September 28, 2020

Clyde Norelli dmd posted to the memorial.

October 6, 2014

Susan and Harry Mertz posted to the memorial.

October 6, 2014

Linda (Kucharik) Stevens posted to the memorial.

Clyde Norelli dmd

September 28, 2020

Mike was and still is my oldest patient of record and had to be one of the nicest people I ever met. It was always a pleasure seeing him and introducing him to others as I believe he was an inspiration of how well someone could live their life. Wish he was still around to show so many what it means to be honest and trustworthy. God bless you Mike and your family

Susan and Harry Mertz

October 6, 2014

Dear Mary and family:
When we returned home we were sorry to learn of your father's passing. I'm glad he had a long and happy life like my Aunt Kit and am glad that he passed on his love of Christmas to you.

Linda (Kucharik) Stevens

October 6, 2014

Uncle Mike was always upbeat, positive, active and happy. I believe those are the attributes of a long and wonderful life!

Terry & Tony De Biase

October 5, 2014

Mary and Suzanne, this is a bitter sweet time for you all. Dad lead a long and productive life. Your Mother and Father were a couple for the ages!
We learned so much from them both...stories, facts, local history, a plethora of anecdotes Tony and I never tired of.
Mike was so special to me, sharing his secrets and skills about furniture refinishing. His was so proud of his projects but not in a boastful way. He will be sorely missed.
May the Angels lead him into Paradise! Rest in peace old friend!

Linda Murphy Smith

October 5, 2014

Mary and family ~ Although I did not know your family well, I was sorry to read of your father's passing. Your name struck a familiar chord with me as "one of the families over on Daisy Avenue". I lived on Woodlea Rd., with my family, Esther and Herb Murphy. Each school day, all the kids from Woodlea and Daisy would pass by your home on the way to Shankweiler's Hotel which was the bus stop. It was a great place to grow up and I'm sure we both have many memories. Several years ago while flea marketing, I purchased some Prudential items that had belonged to your father. I was happy to have made a connection to a family from my hometown. Living a long life as your father did, must have created many wonderful memories that you and your family and friends have revisited often over the years. I believe we were both blessed with loving parents who are and will always be missed. How lucky indeed for us! My sympathy to you all and may peace be with you.

October 5, 2014

Mike was a truly good person and I will miss him like everyone else who ever met him in my office. Seeing this is like losing my grandfather all over again. My condolences to his family , Clyde Norelli dmd

Richard Gemmel

October 5, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family and friends Michael. It's not easy to lose a Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather.
Ecclesiastes reads this.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to up root,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing
a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
Michael, is now, walking and talking with God.
Dr. Richard Wotring Gemmel
2903 Old Post Road
Slatington, PA 18080
North Whitehall Township
610-799-2929

Glenn Koch

October 4, 2014

Both Michael and Althea were wonderful people, so full of interesting stories that they were both happy to share with a younger generation interested in local history and in antiques. I enjoyed their company tremendously and will always think fond thoughts of them. My condolences on your loss.

Richard Gemmel

October 4, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family and friends Michael. It's not easy to lose a Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather.
Ecclesiastes reads this.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to up root,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing
a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
Michael, is now, walking and talking with God.
Dr. Richard Wotring Gemmel
2903 Old Post Road
Slatington, PA 18080
North Whitehall Township
610-799-2929

Joseph Kucharik, Jr

October 4, 2014

Uncle Mike was one of my favorite uncles. He lived a good life and was dedicated to his wife, children, extended family, church, business associates and customers. No matter what he had to deal with, in life, he did it with grace, responsibility and great care for others. He will be missed, but God has a place for him in heaven.

Rachael Bowers

October 4, 2014

Uncle Mike was an amazing/wonderful man! So lucky my children got to meet him.. he lived a long and happy life

Richard Kucharik

October 4, 2014

Uncle Mike was a great story teller and a good man. Time spent with him was alway interesting and happy. I am glad he had a long life. Rest in peace.

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