Bruce "Bear" Hauslyak

Bruce "Bear" Hauslyak , 71, Frackville passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 6th.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Andrew and Eleanor (Pomian) Hauslyak.

Bear was a United States Navy Veteran. After the service, he began working as a welder for Dana Industrial for 25 years before working as a prison guard for SCI Mahanoy until his retirement.

He was a member of the Aurand Memorial United Methodist Church of Ringtown and was a former president of the Frackville Ambulance Association.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon (Thomas) Hauslyak of Frackville, his two daughters: Amy Downer and her husband James; Keri Hauslyak Thomas; his son, Scott Hauslyak and his wife Janine; his two sisters: Cheryl Simon and Susan Messick; his 7 grandchildren and his 3 great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.