Bernard John Zuchelkowski
Brownsville
Bernard John Zuchelkowski, 75, of Brownsville, Pa, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born on August 23, 1950, he was a son of the late Francis “Zeke” and Agnes Kropilak Zuchelkowski. He grew up in Filbert #2. Bernie often shared his fond memories of his time there and of the wonderful life-long friendships he was so blessed to have had.
Bernie was a 1968 graduate of Brownsville Area High School and a 1972 graduate of California State College His teaching career began in the Southeastern Greene School District (Mapletown High School), where he taught math and inspired many students over his 35 year career. Teaching math was his passion; even more so was his love of interacting with and guiding his students.
Anyone who knew Bernie, knew how much he loved sports. He was an avid fan of all Pittsburgh 缅北禁地 Teams, the New York Knicks, and the Alabama Crimson Tide. As a gifted athlete, Bernie was a star high school baseball player and went on to excel on the Slo-Pitch Softball field. In fact, the Republic Softball Field is where he met his wife Natalie.
Bernie will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 51 years Natalie; his loving son Zachary; his brother Edwin (Cindy) and nephews Benjamin (Soukaina), Eli (Melissa), and Daniel (Maura); his sister-in-law Betty Guerrieri (Gary) and niece Alyssa; his aunt Sister Mary Ann Kropilak and cousins Monica and Stephen; and his extended family of many kind and loving friends who remained with Bernie and supported him throughout his life’s journey.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Mt. Macrina Manor and the Emergency Department of Uniontown Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Bernie and our family.
Friends will be received Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 2 to 7p.m. at the TERRAVECCHIA-HAKY HOME FOR FUNERALS, 515 N. Main Street, Masontown, Pa.15461
Family and friends will gather Thursday, May 7, 2026 at The Historic Church of Saint Peter, Brownsville, Pa, where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., with Fr. Efren Ambre as Concelebrant. Everyone is asked to please meet at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernie’s memory may be made to Mt Macrina Manor ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT 520 West Main Street Uniontown, PA 15401
If you wish to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit our website at www.terravecchiahakyfh.com.