George E. Hromanik, 84, of Freedom, passed away early Saturday morning, Feb. 1, 2014, at his home. Born July 10, 1929, in Duquesne, he was a son of the late George and Mary Hromanik. Following graduation from Duquesne High School, George attended the University of Pittsburgh where he was a four-year letterman in basketball and earned both his bachelors and masters degrees in education. He then entered the Army during the Korean War and served from 1951 to 1953 before coming to Freedom Area High School to begin his career in education as a biology teacher. In 1963, he began teaching biology at Western Beaver High School in Industry, retiring in 1990. During those years, he also coached high school basketball. George was a tennis champion and recipient of numerous trophies for tennis in Beaver County. Years ago when actor Bill Cosby was in Beaver County, George was invited to play against him. He was very proud of all of his grandchildren and was fortunate to have his family all together this past July. During that visit, the family went to Kennywood Park and George rode the various roller coasters with his children. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Freedom, and enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Wynne (Glontz) Hromanik, whom he married Aug. 16, 1958; two children, daughter, Tracy Hromanik and her partner, Darnell Parker, of Rochester, and a son, Paul Hromanik and his wife, Laura, of Folsom, Calif.; five grandchildren, Brooke, Aaron and Jamila Parker, all of Rochester, and Evan and Lucas Hromanik, of Folsom, Calif.; a sister, Dorothy Petrosky, of Duquesne; and a brother-in-law and his wife, Gary and Jean Glontz, of Roanoke, Va. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 4, 2014, in the SIMPSON FUNERAL and CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Ave., Monaca, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Ronald Kronk officiating. The family has suggested memorial contributions be made, if desired, to First Presbyterian Church, 600 Fourth St., Freedom, PA 15042. To leave an online condolence, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:25:40 +0000
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