John William Chayka

John William Chayka, 66, died on August 10, 2021. He was born June 24, 1955 in Freemansburg; son of the late William J. and Sophie (Kapuscak) Chayka.

John attended Freedom High School where he played tennis and wrestled. He received a BS in Accounting and Business Management from Allentown College. John spent his career in financial services; mostly in the areas of benefits and compensation. He retired as a retirement plan administrator from Ascensus. John earned the title of Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, Qualified Plan Administrator, and Qualified 401(k) Administrator.

John will be remembered as a charismatic, adventurous, and passionate man with a great sense of humor. He found great peace in the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with family in Vermont. John taught many outdoor activities to his children, including tennis, skiing, softball, and kayaking. John was a coach for Freemansburg Bethlehem Township Athletic Association (FBTAA) and was an avid wrestling fan. He was a member of the Heights A.A. John was also a talented photographer; he could often be found with his camera bag and tripod.

John will be dearly missed by his daughters, Annelise Chayka and husband, Robert Derke; and Allison Chayka; as well as grandson, Christian Phelan; sisters, Susan Gates and husband, Clifford; and Carol Parker; and nieces and nephews.

The family will receive guests at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a funeral service to immediately follow. The family requests that guests wear a mask. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to FBTAA, P.O. Box 3043 Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Calling Hours
Friday, August 20, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral Service
Friday, August 20, 2021
12:00 PM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531