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Joseph Falchek Obituary
Born in Plains Township on June 7, 1973, he was the son of Joseph C. and Jacqueline Stanley Falchek of Plains Township.
Joe was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Class of 1992, and also Misericordia University, where he earned an associate degree in applied science and received the "Rho Tau" Award in the study of radiologic technology.
He was employed by Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre as a certified radiology technician since 1995.
Joe had a love for automobiles, and was especially proud of his prized Corvette. He was also an avid NASCAR enthusiast and loved spending time with his niece and nephews. He was a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clement and Lottie Falchek and Michael and Rose Stanley.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his sisters, Jennifer Falchek, Plains Township; and Janeen McKenna and her husband, John, Middletown, Del.; brother, Jeffrey Falchek and his wife, Meredith, Kingston; niece and nephews, Jeffrey and Riley Falchek, Jacqueline and Jason McKenna.
The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday from Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains Township. Interment will be held in St. Mary's Byzantine Cemetery, Plains Township. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Children's Miracle Network at Geisinger, 100 N. Academy Ave., Danville, PA 17822-5020, or to the Geisinger Foundation in support of radiology tech education in memory of Joe Falchek, c/o GSWB Administration, 25 Church St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Falchek
Geisinger patient
January 26, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting Joe at Geisinger South for my xrays. A perfect gentleman.
Lisa and Brian Hill
January 23, 2013
Janeen and John, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Marge Balas
January 23, 2013
God Bless him! Thoughts and prayers with the Falchek family & friends.
Karen and Ron Good
January 23, 2013
Ron and I are sincerely sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you and your family.
January 23, 2013
I will miss you my childhood friend,Sleigh riding down blanchard st, watching you enjoy your motorcyle rides through the neighbors driveways. Most of all your great sense of humor.god bless! i will meet you again my dear friend.you will be missed but never forgoten. shauna stadulis
Heather Walski-Orrson
January 23, 2013
My heart goes out to Joe's family!! He was a great person, so funny and so kind!! I worked at Mercy with Joe as well, we had some good times. God Bless, I'll miss you Joe.
Autumn
January 23, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Joe will be missed.
Tracy Miller
January 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!! Sending loving sympathy.
Dan Munster
January 22, 2013
With a heavy heart we lose a great friend, but I can say without any hesitation, Joseph lived life better than most.
Tara Detwiler
January 22, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I worked with Joe at Mercy many years ago! He was always such a fun person!! Always a smile on his face!!! May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Leslie Andes
January 22, 2013
Joe was such a fun person to work with and always made us laugh and smile. He was also a great teacher when I was a student there. I was so shocked and deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He will be greatly missed by many. RIP Joe.
Casey
January 22, 2013
To the Falchek family -
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sad to hear of your loss.
Rick Wickline
January 22, 2013
I'm so sorry to here the passing of Joe. He was a super coworker and friend.
Maureen Rosnick Federici
January 22, 2013
Jackie, I was so saddened to learn of your son's passing. You and I were in the hospital the same time having our sons. May God be with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Gerri Mikelski
January 22, 2013
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your son. To Jennifer I am truly sorry for the loss of your brother.
Sandy Gula
January 22, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Falchek family. Joe was a great guy who will be missed more than words can say. I had the pleasure of working at Mercy with him.
Laura
January 22, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Falchek family. Joe was a great teacher during my xray clinical and always made me laugh. He will be missed.
January 22, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Falchek Family.
Stacie & Jason Marx
January 22, 2013
i am so sad on joe's passing....he has been my bud at work forever......my prayers are with your family.....mary jo nealon....mt.top
January 22, 2013
Joe was a great co-worker and friendly with everyone. We both worked at the hospital with him for many years and were sad to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family Love Mark & Margie Eastwood
Philip G Pizano
January 22, 2013
My Deepest Sympathy.
January 22, 2013
My Deepest Sympathy to the Falchek Family
January 21, 2013
Our condolences to all of you. Joe was a nice man and a hard worker . He will be missed by the Mercy family..
Bill and Jackie Emmett.
PJ & Peter Scavone and Family
January 21, 2013
We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy Skibitsky Woods
January 21, 2013
Jackie, Joe and family, I'm shocked to hear the news of Joe's passing. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Gregory Skibitsky
January 21, 2013
Dear Jackie, Joe and family,
It breaks my heart to learn that your son Joseph has passed away. Please accept my condolences. May the peace of the Lord be with you and your family.
Cousin Greg Skibitsky
Robert Backof
January 21, 2013
My Best Buddy,will be very missed in our world.
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