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John Potochny Obituary
Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Lakus) Potochny.
He was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, McAdoo.
John was a graduate of McAdoo High School in 1957, Pennsylvania State University in 1961, and earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1965.
Prior to retiring, John owned and operated his dental practice in Hometown from 1965 to 2002.
He was a member of the Panther Valley Dental Association, Schuylkill County Mental Health Board of Trustees, Tamaqua Lions Club and also the Barbershop Quartet of Tamaqua. John had achieved the Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America. He was also a life member of Silverbrook Rod and Gun Club, McAdoo, and an avid hunter and fisherman.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Mary Lou (Zukovich) Potochny; son, John D. Potochny, M.D., and wife, Tracy (Titus), Hershey; son, Nick Potochny, D.O., and husband, Kelvin Shaw, Colorado; daughter, Evelyn Potochny, D.O., Hershey; grandchildren, Talia and Irena Potochny; sister, Joan Yurescko, Philadelphia; mother-in-law, Mary Zukovich, McAdoo; and nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from Damiano Funeral Home Inc., Blaine and Cleveland streets, McAdoo.
The Rev. Gregory Hosler will celebrate the Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian Burial in St. Michael's B.C. Church, McAdoo, at 10 a.m.
Calling hours will be held Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home, and a Parastas service will be held at 7 p.m.
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John's name may be made to Four Diamonds at Penn State Children's Hospital, 1249 Cocoa Ave., Suite 115, P.O. Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033 or at fourdiamonds.org.
John was a Gift of Life donor; it was his final act of kindness and generosity to others.
Condolences may be entered and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com.
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Vince and Mary Lou Pareisi
January 20, 2020
Marylou and family: It was with compassion for your loss that Mary Lou and I became aware of John's passing when reading the Pennsylvania gazette. Fond memories.
Vince Parisi, Wyomissing, Pa
Daniel Fogarty
October 4, 2019
So sorry to see Doc pass,take care and may God bless you.
Stan Giner
October 4, 2019
Sad to see that Jackie has passed. Heartfelt condolences to Marylou and family. Will miss that beaming smile of his when meeting at the MHS reunions.
Pat Drobnick
October 3, 2019
Your light shines on
Pat and Lud Drobnick
October 3, 2019
John, Tracy, Talia, Irena.
It is with heartfelt sadness that we offer our sympathy to your entire family. Please know you are in our thoughts as we pray for you strength during this hard time. No words can express how you all must feel, other than we understand. Your love will transcend be sure of that.
We care deeply,
Pat and Lud Drobnick
Cathy Pelcheck
October 3, 2019
John, Tracy and family,
Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cathy and Joe
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