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Paul Hemak Obituary
Born in Scranton on Oct. 15, 1966, a son of Marie Connor Hemak, Jermyn, and the late Albin Hemak Sr., he attended Lakeland High School and North Vo-Tech. He was most recently employed by Integrity Trailers. He spent 30 years as the owner and operator of Paul's Place, Simpson, where he hosted pig roasts and venison dinners, and enjoyed the camaraderie of friends and patrons. He also enjoyed hunting with his father and brothers, shooting pool, bowling, camping, mud bogs and NASCAR, but mostly spending time with family, especially his wife and son, who was the apple of his eye.
Also surviving are his grandmother, Mary Connor, Jermyn; a son, Paul Hemak Jr. and his girlfriend, Audrey Murphy, Simpson; a sister, Paula and husband, Robert Tokarczyk, Jermyn; two brothers, Albin Hemak Jr. and wife, Jacqueline, Carbondale; Robert (Henry) and wife, Georgeann, Carbondale; father-in-law, William Tennant, West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Carolyn Propst Tennant.
A memorial service will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. at Ryczak-Harrison Funeral Home Inc., 901 Lackawanna Ave., Mayfield.
Friends may call Sunday, 4 to service time. In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to go directly to the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tom Harhut
February 8, 2020
I'm going to miss you buddy! You always helped me out with my car problems... I could always count on you. So many good times at the bar. Venison dinners were awesome. I've known you a long time buddy.... It's been a long road. Rest in Peace buddy. My prayers for your family.
Carol Matthews
February 8, 2020
I met Paul some years ago at his bar. Always had a great time there. Paul was the kindest, funniest, caring and giving guy! Always loved his Venison dinners, that man could cook! If you needed help with anything he was always there for you! I'm very sad that he is no longer with us. My heart is broken for his family. Rest in Peace Paul.... May God bless his family with strength and comfort.
Laurie Burke
February 8, 2020
So sorry for your loss
Ann and Bruce Kuwik
February 8, 2020
Our Deepest Thoughts And Prayers to the Family.
Judy Carite
February 8, 2020
So sorry for your loss Paul was a great guy I've known him for years spend many nights in his bar made a lot of memories. He will be missed by many rip Paul.
Bonnie Winters
February 7, 2020
He was always smiling.My husband and I went to Paul's bar where I learned to shoot pool. Paul was very friendly.this picture does him justice.
February 6, 2020
Bob, Paula & Al & Family:
So very sorry for your loss - you are all in my thoughts & prayers
Jackie Dippel Gardner
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Ryczak-Harrison Funeral Home Inc. - Mayfield901 Lackawanna Ave, Mayfield, PA 18433
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Ryczak-Harrison Funeral Home Inc. - Mayfield901 Lackawanna Ave, Mayfield, PA 18433
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