Thomas J. "Buddy" Bachike, 86 of Frackville formerly of Shenandoah passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Born in Shenandoah on June 4, 1934 he was the son of the late Nadine (Oliver) Smith. Buddy was a 1954 graduate of the former J.W. Copper High School, Shenandoah. He was employed as a frozen food manager, first at the former Genetti's Supermarket, Shenandoah, then for the former Anthony's Supermarket, Frackville and then its successor, the former TJ Bart's Supermarket, Frackville from which he retired. Mr. Bachike served his country in the Army. On April 30, 1961 in the former Saint Stephen's Church, Shenandoah, he married the former Mary Lou Lazor who survives. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah formerly Saint Stephen's Church. He was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins and enjoyed listening to country music. But above all, Buddy will be remembered as being kind, big-hearted, gentle and a loving husband, father and grandfather. Preceding him in death in addition to his mother, Nadine (Oliver) Smith was his daughter, Christina M. "Tina" Sass on November 25, 2017. Surviving are his wife of fifty-nine years, Mary Lou Bachike of Frackville; his step-father, Ronald R. Smith of Frackville; his grandson, Joseph J. "JJ" Sass and his wife Cristina of Miami, Florida; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 10:00 am in Divine Mercy Church, 232 West Cherry St., Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Stephen's Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A viewing will be held in the church on Monday morning from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. All state and federal COVID-19 guidelines and regulations will be observed; masks and social distancing will be required. Buddy's family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to the staff of both Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights and Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian Street, Pottsville for the care they provided him. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Divine Mercy Parish Memorial Fund, c/o 108 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah, PA 17976. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements. Viewing Divine Mercy Church Monday, November 30, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 232 West Cherry Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Mass of Christian Burial Divine Mercy Church Monday, November 30, 2020 10:00 AM 232 West Cherry Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Interment with Military Honors Saint Stephen's Cemetery Monday, November 30, 2020 Cemetery Road Shenandoah Heights, PA 17976