Michael E. "Buckwheat" Hadzick

Michael E. “Buckwheat” Hadzick, 75 years of age, Weatherly, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on October 24, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton campus following a brief illness.

Born September 6, 1951 in Hazleton, he was the second oldest child of the late Paul and Theresa (Lukatch) Hadzick. Mike was also predeceased by; his beloved wife of 30 years, JoAnn (Miller) Hadzick on March 8, 2009; brother, Robert Hadzick on March 9, 2005. 

After his 1969 graduation from Weatherly Area High School, Michael proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict. Upon returning home, he worked many jobs, finally settling with a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the White Haven Center in the early 80s. He worked there as a building supervisor until his retirement in 2009. 

Prior to falling ill, he enjoyed spending time with his fellow past Marines through his involvement with the White Haven Chapter of the United States Marine Corps League. Mike was a founding member of the Brushy Hollow Hunting Club. 

Michael is survived by; siblings, Paul "PJ" Hadzick, Weatherly, Edward Hadzick and his wife Nancy, Peachtree City, GA, Patricia Hadzick, Weatherly and Theresa Hadzick, McAdoo, many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by his children; Jody Hoffman, wife of Mark, Michael A. Hadzick and his wife, LeeAnn, and Courtney Delman, wife of Stephen Delman. Michael wore many hats and had many titles over the course of his life, but none he cherished more than that of Pop Pop. He is survived by 6 grandchildren Ally Parker, Jacob Parker, Maci Miller, Stephen Delman IV, Joseph Delman and his Kenleigh Rose Delman, who had her Pop Pop wrapped around her finger from the moment she was born. 

Michael never hesitated to be there for his family, though sometimes he enjoyed giving them a hard time first. He was willing to do almost anything for a laugh or an outward reaction. His antics will be sorely missed. Michael enjoyed a long drive in his Corvette.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services 211 First Street Weatherly Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Public visitation will be held from the funeral home on Thursday afternoon October 29, 2026 from 4 to 6:00 P.M., and again on Friday morning October 30, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11 o'clock A.M.

Interment with Military Honors will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly Pennsylvania.

Memorials in his honor to: Wounded Warrior Project Project4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300Jacksonville FL 32256

Online condolences or a fond memory of Mike can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com