Edward Bruchak

Edward Bruchak, 85, of Catasauqua, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late Eugenia D. (Brennan), who passed Sept. 16, 2018. Born January 12, 1936, in Emmaus, he was a son of the late John and Julia (Stashitsky) Bruchak. Edward was a graduate of Northampton High School and continued his education at Kutztown University. He was a three-sport athlete and loved to share memories from that time in his life. Edward earned his master's degree from Lehigh University. He started his career as an elementary school teacher in Quakertown and Richland Township, where he also was an athletic coach. Edward met his beloved wife during this time. From there, Edward and his family moved to Durham, NC, where he worked with Duke University on the Individualized Mathematics System. He then worked as an assistant principal at Milford Middle School in Delaware. Edward was principal at Sheckler Elementary School in Catasauqua for 28 years before retiring and becoming a member of the school board. He was a member and president of the Elementary Principal Association of Pennsylvania. Edward was also a faithful member of Annunciation B.V.M. Catholic Church. Survivors: son, Edward Brennan Bruchak and fiancée, Rhonda David; daughters, Katrina Zalatan and Tamara Gary; grandchildren, Caitlyn, Meghan, Chelsea, Matthew, Michael, and Benjamin; sister, Maryann Mellen; brother, Paul Bruchak and wife, Sachiko; and several nieces and nephews. Edward was predeceased by his brother, John Bruchak. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 31st at 10:00 a.m. in the church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua. Family and friends may call Thursday night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered at www.reichelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the church in loving memory of Edward.