Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
John Hricak Obituary
John T.
Hricak Sr.
John T. Hricak Sr., 87, of Allentown, died Thursday in the Inpatient Hospice Unit of the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Irene F. (Kopashy) Hricak. They observed their 58th wedding anniversary last April.
He was a machinist and foreman for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for many years prior to retiring in 1982.
Born in Hazlebrook, Luzerne County, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Sisak) Hricak.
He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He also with the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1937-39.
The deceased volunteered for Musikfest for 24 years, Meals on Wheels for 32 years and Christkindlmarkt and the physical therapy department of Muhlenberg Hospital for many years. With his wife, he volunteered at many area nursing homes, churches and senior citizen center, playing the tambourine, a pair of spoons and the boombah.
Hricak was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, John T., and his wife, Sharon, of Stroudsburg, and Robert D., and his wife, Loretta, of Walnutport; two daughters, Nancy E., wife of Peter Zosky of Emmaus, and Jayne, wife of Stephen Dzienis Jr. of Bethlehem; three brothers, Andrew of Hershey, Bernard of Bellevue, Neb., and Thomas of Fort Fairfield, Maine; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Joseph, Stephen, William and Michael.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Hricak
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in John Hricak's name
Memorial Events
for John Hricak
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Hricak's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
