Skook News Obituaries: January 17th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born on March 4, 1930, he was the son of Martin and Mary (Zajecek) Pastucha and William Berger. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Faye (Henry) of nearly 70 years and his 5 siblings, brothers - Charlie, William, and John Pastucka, and sisters - Stephanie Pavlovich and Mary Wehr. Robert “Bob” was born in Seek, Pennsylvania where he lived before moving to Tamaqua, and then to Hometown. A United States Army Veteran, upon discharge he was employed in his younger years by the L & NE Railroad alongside of his stepfather and then alongside his wife at the former Kay-Jay Factory in Nesquehoning, PA. He also was employed for many years in the Tamaqua Area School District where he was a custodian at Rush Elementary. He was well known around the school and by the children who still to this day, lovingly and respectfully, call him “Mr. P” or “Mr. Pastucha”.
Upon his retirement, he worked various jobs as he enjoyed being with people. Some of these included The Times News and the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit as a driver. Dedication, hard work, and friendship were at the core of who he was and what he stood for. In his older years, Bob spent many of his days on his back porch, swinging on his swing, telling stories of his family and days gone by. He was kind and good and was always there to give a little dashing smile along with a wink to those he loved. His family always knew they were loved because he would make sure he told you and he always showed you. Every visit and call he told you how much you meant to him. He wore his heart on his sleeve and his emotions were easily recognized. Even to his very last breath, as tears rolled down his cheeks, he spoke his final words of “God Bless You” and “So Beautiful”. These words will carry on eternally in the hearts of his “girls”. He was a strong patriarch to his family, a good friend to all, and a truly admirable and good man. Bob enjoyed many fun times throughout his lifetime of nearly 94 years. He loved a good laugh, a good basketball and football game, and good food. He liked to learn about and discuss history. He loved his memories of the train, fishing trips, and holidays. He loved his family greatly and looked forward to their visits and time spent together. You could always find him dancing to the polkas on Sunday mornings and sharing words of wisdom such as “It’s nice to be important but it’s more important to be nice”.
He is survived by his children - sons, Robert Pastucha and his wife, Sonja, of Brandonville, Dennis Pastucha and his wife, Sally, of York, daughters, Beverly, wife of Bryan Gottstein of Hometown, and Judy, wife of Bryan Geiger of Orwigsburg. He is survived by 11 grandchildren, Bryan Pastucha, Amy Reilly (Ronald), Stacie Gottstein Mehalick (Robert), Matthew Pastucha, Heather Pastucha Bowser (Anthony), Dennis Pastucha (April), James Pastucha (Kelly), Robert Pastucha, Leslie Gottstein Thompson (Matthew), Mallory Geiger, and Maxwell Geiger; and 11 great-grandsons, Thomas Pastucha, Aiden and Angus Reilly, Luke and Benjamin Bowser, Jack Pastucha, Robert and Henry Mehalick, and Declan, Boden and Finnegan Thompson.
Bob’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to the St. Luke’s Hospice team especially Lisa and Lora and the entire staff at Maple Shade Meadows where he spent the last of his days here on Earth.
Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua with Deacon John Setlock officiating.
Interment will follow at Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown. Call 10 AM to 11 AM on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials in Robert’s name can be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital online at www.stjude.org or by mail to 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Clayton B. Clemens, Jr., 81, of Donaldson, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home. Following Clayton's wishes there will be no formal obituary or services.
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Born Thursday, January 17,1974 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Daniel E. Sr., and Sharon L. (Hettler) Spack.
Surviving are; her beloved husband of 17 years, Francis D. Morley; daughters whom she adored, Miracle L. Fisher, Desiree E. Morley, Kirstyn H. Kunkel; brothers, Daniel E. "Chip" Spack, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Allentown, Anthony G. "Tony" Spack of Carlisle. Nieces and nephews also survive Shawnee.
A Lehighton High School graduate, Shawnee worked for Community Options of Orwigsburg, and other organizations as a Direct Support Professional Assisting Individuals with Disabilities. A doting mom, Shawnee never said no to family, friends or anyone in need. At the drop of hat, she would help anyone, even taking individuals under her and Francis's roof until they could get back on their feet.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Funeral Services will be held from the funeral home on Monday evening January 22, 2024 at 7 o'clock P.M. Friends may call from 5:00 P.M. until the time of services.
Private Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
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