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Stanley Wroblewski Obituary

Stanley "Ruby" Wroblewski, 91, of Espy Street, Hanover section of Nanticoke passed away Friday afternoon, January 25, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 1, 1921 in Glen Lyon he was a son of the late Chester and Mary Shipp Wroblewski.

Ruby took a tremendous amount of pride in our military. He was a WWII Veteran having served with the U.S. Navy aboard PT Boats in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Risking it all, he took the chance to serve side by side with his brother Ray on a 10 hour bombing mission. It was surly his positive attitude and dedication to getting the job done right that made that perilous mission a success for two brothers and our country.

On November 20, 1948 he married the love of his life, and best friend the former Eleanor Sokol. Ruby and Eleanor shared over 60 years of happiness building a loving family together. Ruby admired and took such great pride in his family, and they meant the world to him. It is safe to say his family was everything to him.

Ruby was employed at Eberhard Faber in Mountain Top for 14 years.

In 1972 he and his wife Eleanor established Ruby's Inn, on Espy Street in the Hanover section of Nanticoke

After a hard day's work Ruby loved enjoying a drink with his customers, and always had a smile on his face. He took great pride in making every experience a good one at Ruby's Inn, and genuinely enjoyed every second of it. Ruby worked side by side with his son Jim. Ruby and Jim were not only father and son, they were also best friends. Ruby taught his son everything he needed to know to follow in his footsteps and taught him well. Up until Ruby's final days he was a permanent fixture at his establishment. Ruby will be missed by each and every one of his customers, all of which he considered to be family.

Ruby was a simple man with simple ways. He believed hard work never came easy but love did. A kind word, a gentle smile, or a simple hello was no effort for him. Ruby loved and cared about every person that he met. He simply enjoyed being kind.

He was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Hanover section of Nanticoke; a former member of American Legion Post # 350 Nanticoke; the Alden Rod and Gun Club and Untied Citizens Club, Hanover section of Nanticoke.

He was the last member of his immediate family, being preceded in death by his sister, Ceil and brothers, Raymond, Alfred, Joseph, as well as several brothers and sisters- in-law.

Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Eleanor; a son, James and his wife Judy, Pittston; grandchildren, Nicole Wroblewski, Pittston, Kim Colleran and husband, Michael, Pittston Township, Michele Wroblewski and fiancé, J D Alberola, Nanticoke, great grandchildren; Giavonna, Abbylynn and Mya ; several nieces, nephews , and great nieces and nephews who he loved and adored; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4 – 8 p.m. at Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 East Broad Street, Nanticoke.

A private requiem service will be held in St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Front Street, Hanover section of Nanticoke with the Very Rev. Joseph Martin, officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Published by Citizens Voice from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2013.
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Eleanor, Jimmy, Michele, JD, Family and Friends. What a great man Ruby was. A Mensch (good person) in Yiddish. Ruby's Legacy continues...We are proud, blessed and grateful! to have known your Stanley! May his memory always bring a blessing and smile!

Kevin-Tina-Josh-Jake Greenberg & Rasmus Families

February 2, 2013

Dear Eleanor, Jimmy and family,
Janet and were so sorry to hear of Ruby's passing. Jimmy, you had told us that he wasn't good when we were down for pizza about two weeks ago. He was such a nice man. We will miss him and will pray for all of you at this sad time.
With deepest sympathies,
Rich @ Janet Zimmerman "The Mountain People"

February 2, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to your family. God bless from the Linskey family

Colleen Linskey

January 29, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy to your family. May all your great memories be a comfort to you. We will cherish our memories of his gentle smile, laughter, and hearing his stories. Let's not forget the great pizza he gave us-

Joe and Linda Cromer

January 29, 2013

Jim and family I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Ruby was a real gentelman.It was a honor to take care of Mr. Ruby the last 2 weeks. He never complained and always smiled.What a wonderful example of a man.My prayers are with you.

Lynette Thiemann

January 29, 2013

To the Ruby Family, So sorry to hear about your loss. Such a genuinue person. He will be missed by so many people.God Bless. (say hello my dad - Chet the mailman)

Cindy Dorris (Pientka)

January 29, 2013

Dear friends, thank you for the outpouring of love and support. Kind words mean so much at a time like this. Nothing I can say could define the person my grandfather was. To say he was amazing would be an understatement. He taught me everything I know, hard work, love, and compassion. He will be deeply missed. I love you grandpa.

Michele Wroblewski

January 29, 2013

Our deepest sympathy. May The Lord carry you all in the palm of His hand thru this sad and difficult time.

Jim & Barb Reakes

January 28, 2013

Jim & Family. Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a pretty neat guy. See you next time I am in NE PA. Phil Smith, Las Vegas.

January 28, 2013

Dear Eleanor, Jim and family,. I would like to express my condolences at this most trying time to a wonderful family. He will be greatly missed, but a smile will always come to our faces for the memories we shared with him. For he was a kind, compassionate,and generous man. May God Bless you all. Love, Donna Granoski

Granoski/Bowditch families

January 28, 2013

To Jim & Judy and family
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. What a wonderful man, a true example of a life well lived! Ruby was a fine and loving husband, father, grandfather and a true friend to all who knew him. He loved his Lord, family and county, what a very special man! We will cherish the great memories of Ruby close to your hearts, and wish you the peace that you need today and the strength for your tomorrows. God Bless you, we love you and will miss you Ruby.
Julie& Ray Sr.

Julie&Ray Masher Sr.

January 28, 2013

Dear Kim and family our deepest sympathy to you and your family. So sorry for your loss

Briana Lewis and Aunt Ang

January 28, 2013

Uncle Ruby,
For the last 18 years you have been like a father to us. Since the death of our father, your brother Joe, you have always had a warm smile and a caring thought. Oh that smile,you shared it and a beer with everyone at every family event .We have been so blessed and honored to have been able to call you our Uncle. Rest in peace now Uncle Ruby we will remember you and love you always !
Love,
John and Chris

Chris Wroblewski-Corgan

January 28, 2013

Words cannot express our deepest sympathy. Winfield Peters and family.

January 28, 2013

I will miss Ruby.

Larry Nagle

January 28, 2013

Dear Eleanor, Jimmy & Nicole: Having lived right around the corner for most of my life I knew your family and saw the love you shared. Ruby was a wonderful man who has left a legacy of love. Sincerely, Kathleen Yeager Smith

January 28, 2013

My Deepest Sympathy to the Wroblewski family. I am originally from Nanticoke and graduated with Stanley's son James.
I remember passing Ruby's in the Hanover Section of Nanticoke dozens of times but was never in there. Heard it was good though.
My parents were also married in 1948.
Was a beautiful obituary written for Stanley.
Wonder if Mrs. Wroblewski is related to the Sokol's who lived on E. Washington St. I lived by them. I remember Aggie Sokol. Always wondered whatever happened to her.
Also to Denise Manosky: You and I graduated together. I think you live down the street from me now. And I think I saw you one Lent in St. Jude's.
Its so sad that so many from our class are now losing their parents.

Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski

January 28, 2013

Uncle RuBy there are no words that could explain what a wonderful man, uncle and godfather you have been. The world has lost a wonderful man but heaven has gained a great angel. I know you will watch over us and lead us in the right direction as you did here on earth. LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH. Miss you poppy

Joann Wroblewski

January 28, 2013

I just want to express my sympathy for your family. Mr. Ruby was a great man who had alot to talk about, he lived a great life. Always had something nice to say and was always positive. I hope the lord gives the strength to all that is greiving his loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,

Bowditch/Granoski Families

Fred Granoski

January 28, 2013

Dear Michele and family, My sincere condolences at this difficult time. Mr. Ruby, as I called him, was a really nice, kind man and he will be sorely missed, but remembered with great fondness, God Bless you all. Margie Moore

January 28, 2013

Uncle Ruby,
You have taken the place of our father for the last 18 years. You have taught us ,treated us, and loved us as your own . We could never Thank You enough for that . You never complained about anything or asked for anything . The only time you did ask for something is in the last few days . You wanted a drink. When we gave it to you that smile....oh that smile we will never forget!!!
We are so blessed and honored to have called you our Uncle Ruby. Rest in peace now Uncle Ruby we will love and remember you always !!
Love Ya,
John and Chris

Chris Corgan

January 28, 2013

Dear Jimmy and Eleanor,

Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. What a wonderful man, a true example of a life well lived! Ruby was a fine and loving husband, father, grandfather and a true friend to all who knew him. He always welcomed our family with a "sweet smile", big hug and a great story. He loved his Lord, family and county, what a very special man! We will cherish the great memories of Ruby close to our hearts, and wish you the peace that you need today and the strength for your tomorrows. God Bless you, we love you and will miss you Ruby.

Love, Dorothy O'Connor, Nanticoke Pa. and Mark and Denise O'Connor-Manosky, Mountaintop Pa.

January 27, 2013

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