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Thomas Pogar Obituary
Thomas J. Pogar, 66, of Hazleton passed away Wednesday at his residence.
He was born in Hazleton, son of the late Peter and Anna (Sterenchock) Pogar. He was a member of St. Michaels Ukrainian Catholic Church, Hazleton.
He last worked at Hershey Foods and was a member of the Heights Rod and Gun Club.
He was preceded in death by his brother, David.
He is survived by his sister, Mary K. Pogar, Towson, Md.; a sister-in-law, Tammy Pogar; nephew, Matthew Pogar; and niece, Sarah Pogar.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Calvary Cemetery with the Rev. Roman Oliinyk officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home Inc.
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Shereen
September 19, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. I can not believe her is gone. I was doing a search to see what he was up to and found this. I knew Tom years back. I was one of the best guys I have ever known If not the best.
Mary Kay Pogar
June 13, 2022
Mary Kay Pogar
June 13, 2022
Mary Kay Pogar
June 13, 2022
Thank you all for your kind and heartfelt expressions of sympathy. Tom would be so touched by the fond memories of your times with him and would be so appreciative of the support you´ve given me, his sister. When I was looking through his papers, I found a letter he had meant to be found before his remembrance was written. He had a few items he had wanted mentioned. Unfortunately, I did not find the letter before his memorial service, so I´d like to honor his wishes here. "When I leave this earth please put in my obituary that I worked for the Hershey Company for 40 years...I was a Silver member of the Travelers Century Club, having been in over 150 countries. I could speak four languages. I was a member of the Heights Gun Club." I was sorry that I had failed to supply these facts to be included in his obituary. They were so much a part of who he was and what he enjoyed, and what made him so special. Thank you again for your kind remembrances. And I will end with a couple of photos, not of the best technical quality, and not that recent, but I think they capture his spirit.
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Amanda and Mike Adams
June 9, 2022
Our sincere condolences. He was an awesome person who always had an interesting travel or music story to share.
Karen L. Martinkovic
June 7, 2022
Karen L. Martinkovic
June 7, 2022
Karen L. Martinkovic
June 7, 2022
On behalf of Hazleton High School Class of 1973, I would like to extend our sincerest condolences. I have dedicated the Home Page on our alumni class website In Memory of Tom. Please feel free to visit www.HHS73.net to see our tribute, which will also be held on our "In Memory" Page forever. Thoughts and prayers are being sent to you from fellow classmates saddened by this loss.
On a personal note, I grew up with Tommy on the Heights and can't express the sadness losing another friend/neighbor/classmate way too soon. In Ukranian tradition, I will be planting a Viburnum in his memory.
Love, Light & Peace to you and yours,
Karen M., Website Administrator
Deborah Wildoner
June 6, 2022
Tom, like his brother, was taken from us too soon. He will be missed by many, but he had a long road of illness, that now will be over. Say hello to Dave for us because you will be reunited and now be able to resume your many debates. Go in peace.
Tom Lindeman
June 6, 2022
So sorry to hear this. Grew up with Tom and Dave on the Heights.
Marybeth Sassaman
June 6, 2022
I worked with Tommy at Hershey for many years and am sorry to hear of his passing. Always enjoyed hearing stories of his travels and such. Please know that you are all in my heart and prayers now, and as you go forward. take care.Love and prayers, Marybeth Sassaman
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