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Obituary
Gerald Tranguch, 74, of Drums, passed away Monday night at the New York Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Petrosky) Tranguch.
He was a Marine Veteran and served during the Vietnam War and received the following medals: National Defense Service medal, Vietnam Service medal, Vietnam Campaign medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Combat Action ribbon, and Good Conduct medal. He was a member of Hazleton Owls Rod and Gun club for over 50 years serving several terms as President. He was also a member of the Butler Twp Fire Hall, Italian Club, Plains, Valley VFW, and American Legion and other local social clubs. He was a union carpenter for many years and worked on many local landmarks including schools, movie theaters, and Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre.
He loved to hunt, camp, and bake. He enjoyed spending his free time with his grandchildren and having a good laugh with his friends.
Surviving are his son Jarrod Tranguch and his wife Bonnie, Drums; grandchildren Liam, Ezra, and Annika; sisters Donna Iacurci and husband John, and Sheila Tranguch; brothers Mark Tranguch and his wife Diane and Steven Tranguch and his wife Lynn; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12th St., Hazleton, on Tuesday, May 28th from 4-7 PM. with his prayer service at 6:30 P.M. with Reverend Michael Kloton officiating. His burial will be held Wednesday, May 29th promptly at 11 A.M. in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Veteran organization such as Wounded Warrior Project or to the Gary Sinise Foundation or Marine Toys for Tots. -
Guestbook
Visitation
Tuesday, May 28th
4-7 P.M.
Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home
229 W. 12th St., Hazleton, PA 18201
Services
Tuesday, May 28th
6:30 P.M.
Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home
229 W. 12th St., Hazleton, PA 18201