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Samuel Joseph Tomchick
Samuel Joseph Tomchick
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Born Friday, January 28, 1944 in Kingston, Pennsylvania the son of the late John, and Elizabeth (Panco) Tomchick. Sam was also predeceased by; beloved wife, Cathryn (Eldridge) Tomchick; brother, Jack Tomchick.
Surviving are; sons, Andrew Tomchick, Jason S. Tomchick of Tamaqua with whom he resided; sisters, Barbara Hughes, Elizabeth Jones and her companion Richard Favinger.
Sam was a 1961 graduate of Edwardsville High School, and served honorably in the United States Army. Sam last worked for Cardinal Health after working at Penn Steel for a number of years. An avid Philadelphia sports enthusiast, Sam enjoyed the companionship of his dogs.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment will be in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Sam's name to:
Ruth Steinert Memorial S.P.C.A.
18 Wertz Drive
Pine Grove Pennsylvania 17963
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252
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