Archpriest Theodore Panchak fell asleep in the Lord on the evening of December 30, 2022.
A native of Gary, Indiana Father Ted was the son of the late Frank and Madge Panchak. He graduated from Oberlin in 1968. Following his graduation he received his degree in Divinity from Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in 1984. He served in Charlotte North Carolina before coming to Dormition Church in Norfolk. He also taught in the Chesapeake Public Schools System for many years.
He is survived by several cousins and extended family and a host of dear friends.
Funeral services will be held in the Dormition Orthodox Church 736 Sheppard Ave. Norfolk on Tuesday evening at 6PM with viewing following services. A Divine Liturgy Service will be held at the church Wednesday morning beginning at 9:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Dormition Orthodox Church.
The funeral services for Father Ted is as follows:
Tuesday, January 3, at 6:00 PM: Funeral Service at Dormition of the Theotokos Orthodox Church, 736 Sheppard Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23518, with viewing to follow.
Wednesday, January 4, at 9:30 AM: Divine Liturgy at Dormition Church, followed by burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505.
May Father Theodore’s memory be eternal!