Obituary for
Norma Jean Hunchuck (Karas)
Norma Jean (Karas) Hunchuck, 75, of Smithfield, Pa., died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 25, 2017.
She was born on February 24, 1942 in Shoaf, Pa. She was preceded in death by her parents Michael and Lauretta Karas, and her husband Matthew Hunchuck, Jr. in 1982.
Surviving are her sons, Greg and wife Shawna, and Matthew and wife Betty with whom she made her home; grandchildren, Anthony Joseph, Lauren Elizabeth, Kristan Nicole, Zachary Tayler and Morgan Brittany; great granddaughters, Layla Anne and Ellie Rose; and cousins, Patty Lou and Ronald.
Norma was a graduate of Fairchance Georges High School Class of 1960. For 33 years she worked as a Cafeteria Bookkeeper for the Uniontown School District. She was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church, Confraternity of Christian Mothers, and also Catholic Daughters of America Court #505.
Her love of music allowed her to play the organ at the age of 13. While visiting her family at their home, she was asked by the Asst. Pastor A. B. Horvath to play the organ for Devotions in St. Helen’s Church in Shoaf. She began playing for services to the Blessed Mother, Sacred Heart, and during Lent, with her cousin Patty who was also learning to play.
She married and moved to Ohio. Upon their return she was asked by Fr. Lukochick to play for the Children’s Mass at St. Aloysius Church until he could find a replacement for Linda Moore who was entering college, which never happened. She faithfully remained at St. Aloysius for many years, also playing at St. Mary’s Church. Norma played for numerous weddings and funeral services in the Fayette County over the years.
Friends will be received at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, Pa. on Thursday, September 28 from 7-9 p.m., Friday, September 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.; and until 9:15 .m. on Saturiday, September 30 when Prayers of Transfer will be said.
The Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in SS. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church, Fairchance, Pa. Interment will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fairchance, Pa.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to Patty Kawatsky for her unconditional love, care, and support, the staff of Amedisys Hospice, and the staffs of Allegheny General Hospital, Monongalia General Hospital, and Ruby Memorial Hospital.
SS. Cyril & Methodius Christian Mothers will recite the Rosary on Friday at 2 p.m.
The Catholic Daughters Court 505 will hold services at 7:30 Friday evening
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.
