Skook News Obituaries: September 1st, 2020
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Joseph J. Wertman, age 62, of Hometown, passed away peacefully on AUG 31, 2020 in the arms of his loving wife and partner of 30 years following a battle with ALS.
Born at the former Pottsville Hospital he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Hill) Kasper. He graduated from high school and served with the United States Army. He worked as a carpenter for various local contractors. He grew up in Tamaqua and spent 25 years in Mahanoy City before moving to Hometown. He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 30 years and was named volunteer of the year at SCI Mahanoy.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were 2 sisters Sandra Murton and Violet Peters. Survivors include his wife the former Mary Ann Kuczynski, sons Dennis Trudich, Julius Dudash, Jason Dudash and his wife Ashley, Kyle Kuczynski and his fiancé' Jordan, a daughter Angel Trudich, siblings Linda Yeager, Josie Kasper and Ed Kasper, grandchildren Winter, Abby, Nora, Mason, Lilly, Kenli, Jase, Isaiah and Eli and several nieces and nephews. Joe beat ALS and fought to the end. His strength and love for family and friends left memories and laughs to last a lifetime. He loved to talk and spend time helping his fellow friends of Bill W.
Relatives and friends are invited to call and visit with the family on Saturday from 11 AM until 1 PM at David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City. All guests are requested to follow COVID 19 guidelines. In lieu of flowers contributions in his name to the ALS Association, 5720 Meadowbrook Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112 would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.
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John “Johnny” Stephen Harrison, 33, of Barnesville, formerly of Lansford, passed away on Aug. 30, 2020 as a result of an ATV accident in Mahanoy Twp. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of John “Jack” Robert Harrison of Lansford and the late Susan (Repik) Harrison. He was a graduate of Panther Valley High School, Class of 2006, having been a 2 year National Honor Society Member. He then went on to graduate from Bloomsburg University receiving a Degree in Applied Science. Johnny worked for Ri-Corp Development Inc., at the Gilberton Power Company as a Plant Chemist. Johnny also owned and operated his newest hobby and business called Harrison Property Maintenance. He was of the Catholic faith having been a member of the former St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Lansford where he served as an alter boy. Johnny was fun loving to his core and and loved spending time with all his friends both old and new. He enjoyed vacationing domestically and abroad.
Surviving along with his father; are his siblings, Jennifer Blasena and her husband John of Sayreville, NJ, Julie Tremblay and her husband Ryan of Ft. Myers, FL and Jason Harrison of Macungie, PA; Nephews, Luke and Lance Tremblay; Uncle, David Harrison of Nesquehoning. He was preceded in death by Grandparents, John and Olga Harrison and Steve and Nancy Repik.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Funeral Arrangements have been placed in the care of the Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home of Summit Hill, PA. Online Condolences may be signed at www.parambofh.com.
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