Gregory H. Zaharick 74, Deep Creek Road, Ashland, passed away October 6, 2021, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, East Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Ashland, June 3, 1947, he is the son of Irene Felegy Zaharick, Girardville and the late John Zaharick.
He was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, class of 1965, and was employed as a concrete finisher with the Laborers Local Union, #158, Lingelstown, until his retirement. Greg served in the U.S. Navy as an Aircraft Engine Service Mechanic, earning him the National Defense Metal.
He was a member of Christ’s United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland, the Ashland V.F.W. Post #7654, and the Good Fellowship Club, Ashland.
Preceding him in death was his wife Sally, passing in 2018, a son, Richard, brother, Michael, an infant sister, Joan, and a grandson Izack Zaharick.
Survivors
Son: George Zaharick and his wife Deanna, Lake Stevens, Washington
Son: John Zaharick and his companion Jennifer Weikel, Pottsville
Son: Gregory Zaharick and his wife Amy, San Diego, California
Brother: John Zaharick, Ashland
Brother: Joseph Zaharick and his wife Irene, Mt. Carmel
Brother: Steven Zaharick, West Chester
Brother: Martin Zaharick and his wife Joanne, Freemansburg
Sister: Gail wife of Angelo Gillano, Massillon, Ohio
Sister: Mary McAloose, Treskow
Sister: Jane wife of Jeff Dorman, Australia
Sister: Ann Zaharick, Girardville
Sister: Janet Nelson, Boston, Mass
Four Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service, Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 11 AM in Christ’s United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, Ashland. Officiating will be Rev. Danna Heckman Beil, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ashland. Military honors at the church will be provided by the members of the Ashland V.F.W. Post 7654. Inurnment with Navy Honors will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A calling time in the church will begin at 9 AM until service. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
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