Nicholas “Nick” Hanchak, of Archbald, died unexpectedly Saturday January 15th at the Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his second wife, Maureen Gursky Kielar Hanchak; and he was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Geisshardt Hanchak in 1997.

Born in Mayfield, son of the late Andrew and Dora Guzey Hanchak, he was a member of St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Jermyn. He was a graduate of Mayfield High School and the University of Scranton. He was a US Navy veteran, having attained the rank of Petty Officer while serving aboard the USS Ranger.
 
Prior to retirement, he was employed as a manager in the Claims Department at Bell Telephone. He previously served on the board of directors at St. Tikhon’s Monastery, and he was a former member of the Elmhurst Lions Club. He was a literacy volunteer for SCOLA and also a volunteer radio reader for the Lackawanna Blind Association.
Nick was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed traveling, dining at restaurants and was happiest spending time with his family and friends.
Nick loved playing golf and was a member of the Senior Golf League at Scottish Glen Golf Course. He enjoyed watching baseball and was fondly known as “the Commish” organizing family fantasy football leagues. When he wasn’t watching sports, he enjoyed Hallmark and classic movies.
His greatest pride was in all his grandchildren’s accomplishments and was at every school and sporting event he could attend. Nick lived a life of honor, love and kindness and was always there when you needed him. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him.

Also surviving are a son: Dr. Nicholas Hanchak and wife Patricia; a daughter: Kimberly Lasewicz and husband Mark; four grandchildren: Nicholas Hanchak; Stephanie Hanchak; Mark Lasewicz Jr. and fiancée Michelle Burkholder and Matthew Lasewicz, Esquire and wife Erica; two step-daughters: Dr. Katherine Passaro and husband Dr. Vincent; Kendall Gessig and husband Bill; five step-grandchildren: Vincent, Michael, and Nicolas Passaro; Joseph and James Gessig; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Jack, Andrew, and Bill Hanchak.

The funeral will be Thursday January 20th at St. Michael's Orthodox Church, 305 Walnut St. Jermyn. Friends may call Thursday at the church from 9am to 10am. A funeral mass will follow for family, officiated by the Very Rev. John Kowalczyk, Archpriest. Private Entombment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.  Masks and social distancing are requested.
Arrangements by the Brennan & Brennan Funeral Home, Inc., 55 Lincoln Avenue, Carbondale. 

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to St. Michael’s Church, 305 Walnut St., Jermyn, PA 18433.