Michael E. Danchak, 69, Coaldale died on Monday in Bethlehem. He was the husband of Deborah (Killian) Danchak. He started working at the Angela Theatre, Coaldale when he was 13, working his way from usher to projectionist. He also worked at the Victoria Theatre, Tamaqua. He was a projectionist/technician for major movie chains such as Sameric, Budco, & Redstone up & down the East Coast. He leased & ran the Country View Drive-In, Barnesville; Point Drive-In, Danville; & Mahoning Drive-In, Lehighton for many yrs. He bought the Angela in 1993 & restored it from a single to 3 screen theatre which runs 1st run movies. Survivors include his wife; children, Michael, Jr. of Bethlehem, Mark & wife Erika of MD, Michael Deuber & wife Tara of Schuylkill Haven, Maureen Godley of Easton, Michelle Danchak of Easton, & Melissa Bisher & husband Bill of Easton; step children, Cheryl Boltz & husband Chuck of Shippensburg & John Schucker Isige & wife Suzanne of Wisconsin; 22 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren with one on the way; sister Catherine Soberick of Lansford; & special friend Josiah Algard of Coaldale. He was predeceased by parents Nicholas & Helen Danchak & brother Nicholas Danchak. Memorials to funeral home or www.fundthefuneral.com/michael-e-danchak for funeral expenses. Online register www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, Tamaqua. Services: Services, 9 PM, May 11, Angela Theatre, Phillips St., Coaldale. Call 6-9 PM at the Theatre.

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Published by Morning Call on May 10, 2017.

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Josiah Algard

May 8, 2021

4 years and sometimes its like I still expect him to be there when I am going over the projector systems. The smartest man i ever met. I miss you Mike.

Josiah Algard

May 3, 2020

I can't believe it's been three years. It feels like we only set up the projector in theater three last week. Not a day goes by that I don't stop and think of you and everything you taught me, I miss you Mike.

Josiah Algard

May 3, 2019

Mike, I can't believe it's been two years already that your gone. I miss you more and more every day. I pray that you are smiling down on us as we keep your legacy at The Angela going. I love you and will never forget you. ~ Josiah

Bob Palinchak

May 12, 2017

Condolences to the extended family for the loss of Michael. Our fathers were cousins and our parents were friends with many visitations at the Greenwood Street home. Also delivered newspapers there daily and worked at the Angela. Michael was always creative and had an actively engaged mind that seemed to focus on fixing and improving all that he encountered. His upbringing and challenges only served to develop his creativity and approach to life. Movies were his passion and he was truly a self-made man! Rest In Peace...

May 11, 2017

Sheila Duffy

Sheila & Mike Duffy

May 11, 2017

Deb so sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful and very intelligent man who will be missed very much. I enjoyed every night working at the drive-in with Mike and miss it dearly. Your in my prayers Deb

May 10, 2017

So sorry Deb about your husband it was such a surprise when I read the paper. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Melody Linkchorst

So sorry Deb for the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Melody Linkchorst

Josiah Algard

May 10, 2017

Mike was the most intelligent and kind man that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, he was my mentor and one of my closest friends. Mike, you will forever be in our hearts.....R.I.P.

Ara Barlieb

May 10, 2017

This gentle man was a tinker of the highest order, a fellow who could look at a mud puddle and transform it into a park fountain. He loved showing movies more than people like making them. And if you met him for five minutes, he was your friend for life. Poegnanie, Michael.

Nancy Mangino

May 10, 2017

Will miss you a great man worked for you at Eric theatre in easton

yvonne sigafoos

May 9, 2017

Sorry for your loss RIP

Dan & Nate Rickert

May 9, 2017

We are going to miss you, and ALL you have done for the town of Coaldale.

Trudy Knecht

May 9, 2017

Sorry for your loss R.I.P.

Mike and Deb at Mahoning Drive In

Kurt Fisher

May 9, 2017

Mike, the news you died hit me really hard. I had all the admiration in the world for you, and you are sorely missed. I hope you're enjoying directing those old time movies in heaven.

Gloria Bercher

May 9, 2017

Deb: Deepest sympathy to you and the family at this time of your loss of Mike. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Jack and Bev Schneider

May 9, 2017

Deb and Family: We are so sorry for the loss of Mike. Treasure the memories you shared together as they are very precious ones. He will certainly be missed by family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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