Samuel J. Tomchick, 79 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Schuylkill Center Genesis Elder Care in Pottsville.
Born Friday, January 28, 1944 in Kingston, Pennsylvania the son of the late John, and Elizabeth (Panco) Tomchick. Sam was also predeceased by; beloved wife, Cathryn (Eldridge) Tomchick; brother, Jack Tomchick.
Surviving are; sons, Andrew Tomchick, Jason S. Tomchick of Tamaqua with whom he resided; sisters, Barbara Hughes, Elizabeth Jones and her companion Richard Favinger.
Sam was a 1961 graduate of Edwardsville High School, and served honorably in the United States Army. Sam last worked for Cardinal Health after working at Penn Steel for a number of years. An avid Philadelphia sports enthusiast, Sam enjoyed the companionship of his dogs.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment will be in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Sam's name to:
Ruth Steinert Memorial S.P.C.A.
18 Wertz Drive
Pine Grove Pennsylvania 17963
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com