Joseph Boytin Obituary

Joseph Boytin, 94, a lifelong resident of Hanover Township, passed away early Friday morning, March 1, 2013, at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre.

Born Feb. 7, 1919, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Lukash) Boytin.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Elizabeth (Elsie) Sokol Boytin, on May 16, 2001.

Joseph attended Hanover Area schools. He served in World War II with Gen. George Patton as a sergeant with the U.S. Army in the 37th Tank Battalion from 1942 to 1944 in Normandy and northern France. He received a Purple Heart for wounds received on Nov. 11, 1944 inside Germany. He also received the Good Conduct Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with three bronze stars. Joseph was employed for more than 45 years with the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier. He was lastly employed by Bon-Ton department store.

Joseph was a member of the former Holy Rosary Church in Hanover Township. He was a charter member with the Holy Name Society and was very active in numerous church activities. Joseph was known for starting the Little League in the Ashley area in 1948. He also coached the Ashley-Newtown Teener's League at Holy Rosary Church Park baseball diamond. Over the years he was a baseball coach and basketball coach for Ashley High School. He also was involved in the Bobby Strish Memorial Park Association in Ashley. He was a life member of the Ashley American Legion Post No. 639 and past commander of the C.W.V. Post No. 274.

Joseph enjoyed listening and dancing to polka music throughout the years and was an avid Phillies fan. His best friend and faithful companion "The Pokey Little Puppy" died six days before he did.

Joseph was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Boytin, Pauline Karlo, Irene "Reh" Greene; and brothers, Michael and Andrew Boytin. He also was preceded in death by nephews, Thomas Karlo and Edward Krokes; and niece, Barbara Kamarunas.

Surviving are his daughter, Mary Ann Yedloski and her husband Joseph, Hanover Township; granddaughter, Danielle Yedloski, Hanover Township; grandsons, Kevin Yedloski and his wife Shannon, of Huntington Township, and Jeffrey Yedloski and fiancée, Elizabeth Collins, Hanover Township; and godson, Anthony John Kamarunas, Swoyersville.

He also is survived by nephews and nieces, Charles Boytin and wife, Amy, Sweet Valley; Richard Boytin and wife, Valerie, Hunlock Creek; Michael Boytin, Doylestown; Lorraine Salge, Bristol, Pa.; William J. Reh and wife Patricia, Nebraska; Andrea Nunn and husband Gary, Ohio; John Edward Krokes and Adele Krokes, Maryland.

Joseph always will be remembered as a loving, generous and devoted husband, father and grandfather.

The family thanks the staff of Little Flower Manor for their kindness and compassionate care during Joseph's recent illness.

Military funeral services for Joseph will be held at 9:45 a.m. Monday from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Nesbitt Street, Larksville, with the Rev. Gerald Gurka officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today Sunday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bobby Strish Memorial Little League Park or to the charity of your choice available at the funeral home.

Published by Times Leader on Mar. 3, 2013.
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I knew Joe as a carrier in Allentown PA in the 50s before he transfered to Wilkes-Barre. He and I used to travel back and forth every day. He was a great friend and a wonderful person. I am very sorry for the loss to humanity.

jim downey

March 20, 2013

Laurie Ternes

March 6, 2013

William Reh III

March 5, 2013

I have been away from Ashley for 50 years but remember Mr. Boytin as a guy who would go out of his way to speak to you even as I was a child. He was a great one to look up to as he was always happy and funny. Sending condolences to Mary Ann and her family at this time of loss. May Mr. Boytin rest in peace.

Gloria Krupa/Gomb

March 4, 2013

You could set your watch by his Ashley route delivery. No one after him ever came close to that and his kindness and warm personality. He would always alert you of important mail and check on you if your mail seemed to be piling up. He was one of a kind! May God grant you comfort at this time.

Susan Adams

March 4, 2013

Joe had a great influence on my growing up as a young man in the late 1940's and early 1950's. From athletic coaching to Boy Scouts in Holy Rosary Church. It was a privilege and an honor to have have known him. May his soul rest in peace. God bless his family.

Joe Vrabel

March 4, 2013

To the Boytin family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Joe, he will be greatly missed. Joe was blessed to live a long life. Psalms 90:10 says that those who live to be 80 and older have "extra strength", Joe had that extra strength. May you always keep fond memories of him always in your heart as you seek the peace and comfort that God gives in times of distress.

Mel Smith

March 3, 2013

Joe was a great guy and was liked by everyone. I knew him when I was a kid and i have great memories. My sympathies and prayers.

Len Casterline

March 3, 2013

God bless the soul of Joe Boytin as he enters heaven. He was my baseball coach in 1953 and helped me on my career. I thank him for his service in World War II for which he seldom spoke. He was a hero and so many of them are passing.

Bob Kovalchik

March 3, 2013

Deepest sympathy Mary Ann and family.

Donna and Tony kamarunas

March 3, 2013

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