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Anthony Haruch, Teacher Who Lived In Westchester, Dies Of COVID-19 Anthony Haruch, Teacher Who Lived In Westchester, Dies Of COVID-19
Anthony Haruch, Teacher Who Lived In Westchester, Dies Of Covid-19 Anthony Haruch, 94, formerly of Mahopac and Somers, died on Sunday, July 5 from COVID-19.  The last of six siblings and a lifelong bachelor, he devoted his life to art education. He received his BS in Education from SUNY Buffalo and MA from Columbia University and spent his career teaching in the Mahopac Central School District. In retirement he continued educating, publishing teaching materials, and taught jewelry making.  He traveled extensively and was devoted to under-represented groups including American folk art and aboriginal art of Australia and New Zealand. He is remem…