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Charles Poliak Obituary
New Sewickley Twp. -Charles D. Poliak, 74, of New Sewickley Twp., was summoned to the Lord's Kingdom on May 3, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Born October 28, 1946, in Rochester, he was son of the late John and Clara Marian (McCandless) Poliak. He was very proud and honored to be the head drummer for the class of 1964 at Monaca High School. In his free time, he was the lead singer and drummer for many groups, most recently the Chazz Trio. He loved to coach the Freedom/New Sewickley Twp. Youth Baseball teams, and play softball on church teams, however, he got the most enjoyment out of raising his kids, and later spending quality time with his grandchildren. He was always cracking a joke or making someone smile.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bryan Poliak; a grandson, Nikkolas Poliak, and a cousin, Carol (Frederick) Skrlac, who was like a sister to him.
Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Linda (Measel) Poliak of New Sewickley Twp.; a son, John M. Poliak, Chippewa; a daughter and son in law, Cheri and Brian Bionda, New Sewickley Twp.; and his son Bryan's former fiancée Amber Torreance, Crescent Twp.; six grandchildren also survive, Brandon Bionda, Neville Island, Brittany Bionda and her fiancée, Justin Lentz, North Sewickley Twp., Camryn Poliak, Crescent Twp., Taylor Poliak, New Sewickley Twp., and Josh Steder and Jeremy Steder, as well as many loving cousins and friends.
Friends will be received Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 at the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, where a service will be held Friday at 11 am, Officiating will be Robert Hale, minister. With the Covid 19 concerns, masks and social distancing are required. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Freedom.
The family would like to give special thanks to Amber from Concordia Visiting Nurses, special friends Lisa Glies and Dave Boehm, and Dr. Christopher Gehrlein of Rochester Manor for his compassion, as well as the caring nurses at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.
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Mary Jane Tuccinard
May 5, 2021
Great guy! All who knew Charlie loved him. We sure will miss him in our office. Love to all of you.
Cathy Halligan
May 5, 2021
I am so very sorry to hear about Charlie. He was my favorite. He was so funny. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. God bless you all.
Megan DiMarco Weston
May 5, 2021
My deepest condolences to Linda and family. Linda was my girl scout leader and Charlie was my girl scout dad. I have many great memories of him.
Dorothy PadezaninSklack
May 5, 2021
I am so sorry to hear this news. Charlie was always so happy and kind. Always a smile on his face. If you ran into Charlie, he had a way of making you feel like the most important person he saw that day. Charlie had a heart of gold...Linda, I am sorry for your loss, I know he was truly your soulmate...my sincere condolences to the entire family. May Charlie’s Memory be Eternal.
PJ Moldovan
May 4, 2021
I would like to offer my condolences to the Police family. We lost another great man but his memories will live on forever. I loved playing youth baseball against him. Rest easy Charlie.
Eugene Mccune
May 4, 2021
Our deepest sympathy towards the family. the McCune's
Barb Alger
May 4, 2021
My sincere condolences to Linda Nd family on Charlie's passing. I remember him way back to our St. Joe days. A special person.
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