Stanley Thaddeus Haluch, age 63, resident of Hixon, TN, passed on from this life on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 1:30 pm at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN after a brief illness. Stanley was born on July 20, 1950 in Meadville, PA, son of Thaddeus and Josephine Turek Haluch.
Stanley graduated from Cambridge Springs High School in 1968 and while in high school he excelled at basketball and baseball. He continued his education at Alliance College where he played baseball and graduated in 1972. Stanley enjoyed playing recreation summer softball over the years and golf became a favorite past time. Throughout his career, Stanley worked for various sporting goods stores and Valleybrook Golf Course, which became his second home.
In addition to his parents Ted and Josephine Haluch of Cambridge Springs, PA, Stanley is also survived by his daughter – BreAnna Haluch of Mount Pleasant, SC and his three loving grandchildren – Lawson, Kamiella and Harleigh. Other survivors include his sister – Anastasia Mott of Cambridge Springs; two nieces – Stacy Mott and Christa Kay and her husband, Brandon; a great-niece – Mackenzie Kay as well as his extended family in the Chattanooga area. His brother-in-law, Donald Mott preceded him in death on May 23, 2012.
The family will be receiving friends from 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home located at 335 Venango Avenue, of Cambridge Springs, PA 16403. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Cambridge Springs, PA on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 11:00 am. Reverend David Poulson, pastor of the Church, will officiate. A vigil prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 4:00 p.m. Interment will take place in Cambridge Springs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to establish a college fund for his grandchildren through Mercer County Bank.
Tusia and Coach and Mrs. Haluch: Although it has been over 40 years since I saw any of you I still remember all the good times we had with Stan and Tusia and all the hard times we gave Coach. I was one of the ones that attented Alliance College for the summer programs. I also visited with Tusai and stayed the night at your home. My friend Twig was head over heels for Stan. Coach I was part of what you referred to as the BIG TEN. We sure did give you alot of trouble. Anyway, God Bless you all and I wish I could have stayed more in touch. May time heal all the sorrow.
Mary and I were very saddened to hear about Stanley. It is something that no parent should ever have to experience. It is particularly difficult at this time of year.
Stanley is forever in our prayers as are Coach, Mrs. Coach and the entire Haluch family.
Stan Haluch was one of the finest people I had the pleasure of knowing during my time in Cambridge Springs. He was a true gentlemen. Dennis Brennan Crossbow Lounge Alliance College Class of 1974. Stanley was THE BEST!
Another sad death in the Alliance Collage family. Sincere condolences from the twins class of 1969. The Haluch family and AC will always be linked together.
Coach and Mrs Haluch and family,
I was shocked to recently hear of Stan’s sudden passing.
I can only offer my sincerest and heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Ed Repka
I would like to thank everyone for your kind words and prayers. My parents are very overwhelmed right now but doing ok. We will miss Stan very much and we were so glad to meet his “Chattanooga Family”.
Coach Haluch, Mrs. Haluch and family, So sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. I will always remember looking up and admiring him when I arrived in Cambridge Springs in the summer of 1970. Stan always went out of his way to make me/us feel welcome and part of the AC family. He was one of the best athletes I ever saw play, no matter the sport. Again, sorry for your loss and God bless.
Dennis Blaschinski
Mets 74
West Hartford, CT
Tusia and families
Our entire family wishes to convey our condolances to you all. It is a very hard thing to let go but we pray he is in God’s arms now. He was a good man with some beautiful grandchildren and many wonderful friends.
I am sorry I cannot be there. Strength and prayers to you All.
Maggie(margaret) Puchacz Herbstritt
My condolences to the Haluch family. I’m very sorry for your loss
Stan was my friend and I will miss him. We played a few rounds of golf together and watched a few Steelers games with the rest of the crowd at the 19th Hole. He is already missed and will be remembered as a friend.
Deut. 6: 24-26, Stan.
Your friend and pal,
Mark Dennis
Hixson, Tn.
Dear Tusia and Haluch Family,
We were so sad to learn of Stan’s death. In a small town such as Cambridge Springs you don’t forget the good times that so many shared. Please know that we share for your loss as well. Just had to let you know we were thinking about you guys.
With Sadness,
Judy (Shorts) and Harvey Smith
My condolences to the entire Haluch family. I will miss my old roomie from our Cambridge Springs days. Good times. Great memories.
Will miss you Stan. RIP
Jerry
Dear Coach, Mrs. Haluch, Tush and family. I am deeply saddened by your loss. While I hadn’t seen Stan in many years, I have fond memories of my classmate on the baseball field and the basketball court. He always was a joy to be around. Please accept my sympathy and prayers for him and you all. God Bless.
Coach, Mrs. Haluch and family,
Though words cannot mend the loss you are experiencing, you surely realize that your extended family from Alliance are praying for all of you. May God bless you now and in the future!
Love and prayers,
Nadya
My deepest sympathy to Coach,No, and the Haluch family on the sudden loss of Stan. I was, as his high school coach, always much impressed worth his athletic abilities and his constant desire to perform at his best , all the while maintaining a sharp competitive attitude.Although I will am unable to attend the services my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
We lost one of our dearest and most beloved friends, Stan Haluch. Stan was a wonderful co-worker, friend, and one of the family to many of us.
He was someone who was always there. He was with many of us at tournaments, birthday parties, and retirement parties. In fact, he was there at
any manner of party or social gathering. Wherever Stan went his youthful sense of humor and laughter was unmistakeable. His last day before
entering the hospital he played golf with a few friends, and by all reports he had a great round. Today, after his family was able to have a few final
moments with him, in no pain and resting comfortably, Stan Haluch passed away. On a moments notice, Valleybrook was filled with people coming
to speak with his family and share in his memory. What a powerful statement to who Stan Haluch was.
He was my friend, our friend, one of our family, and he will be missed.
We ask that God be with his family and friends during this difficult time and we take solace in the fact that He has welcomed Stan into his kingdom with open arms.
Valleybrook Staff
Valleybrook Golf & Country Club
Phone: 423-842-4646
Tusia, My condolences on the loss of your brother. He was a great man and will be missed.
To the Haluch Family:
Please accept my sincere and deepest sympathies in the loss of Stan. It is never easy to lose someone we love before we think it is their time. I have many, many fond memories of Stan from our school years and also in DC. (We saw them walk on the moon together in Oxon Hill, MD.) I wish I could come for visitation and the service, but am unable to. Please know you will all be in my thoughs and prayers.
Praying for peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time for all of you.
With Friendship and Sympathy,
Diane Zuschlag Potter
My sympathies to Coach and Mrs. Coach and the rest of the Haluch family. Stan will be in my prayers. May he rest in peace.
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2013 12:31:02 AM
Subject: Stan Haluch Tribute
Today,
We lost one of our dearest and most beloved friends, Stan Haluch. Stan was a wonderful co-worker, friend, and one of the family to many of us.
He was someone who was always there. He was with many of us at tournaments, birthday parties, and retirement parties. In fact, he was there at
any manner of party or social gathering. Wherever Stan went his youthful sense of humor and laughter was unmistakeable. His last day before
entering the hospital he played golf with a few friends, and by all reports he had a great round. Today, after his family was able to have a few final
moments with him, in no pain and resting comfortably, Stan Haluch passed away. On a moments notice, Valleybrook was filled with people coming
to speak with his family and share in his memory. What a powerful statement to who Stan Haluch was.
He was my friend, our friend, one of our family, and he will be missed.
We ask that God be with his family and friends during this difficult time and we take solace in the fact that He has welcomed Stan into his kingdom with open arms.
Ted and Jo:
I was deeply saddened to read the new of Stan’ death. Please know you are in my prayers but more so in my heart at this time. May he rest in peace with our Lord Jesus!
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Stanly. He was such a good friend in High School. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this time~
Love,
Judy
Our love and sincere sympathy are with Stan’s entire extended family. He was a good person who touched a lot of lives. He will be missed. Please know that our spirit is with you. We will visit when we can spend a few days to share memories, laughter, and love.
GOD SPEED STAN (SPIGS) !!!
YOUR FRIEND DENNY COREY (BEN) !!!