Joseph J. "Pappy" Stinsky Sr.

December 30, 2010

Joseph J. "Pappy" Stinsky, Sr., 76, formerly of Reading and most recently of Stillwater, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side Thursday.

Born in Mahanoy City, Nov. 21, 1934, he was a son of the late Albert Stinsky and Margaret Klipola Stinsky.

He attended Mahanoy City High School and served as a sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean War.

He retired after 30 years from Arrow International.

Pappy enjoyed spending time with his family and his boxer, Honey. He also enjoyed helping others, midnight snacks and growlers at the Oley Fire Company.

He was predeceased by his third wife, Shirley Mauger Stinsky, in 2009 and his second wife, Marlene Czabator Stinsky, in 1987; his stepson, William B. Fidler, who died in 2006; brothers, Albert Stankinas and Steven Stinsky.

He is survived by his children, Joseph J. Stinsky, Jr., Blandon; Cynthia Abernethy, wife of Robert, Woodbury N.J., and Michael S. Stinsky, Eugene, Ore. He is also survived by stepchildren, Robert D. Fidler, husband of Mary, Oley, with whom he resided upon his death, and Gary Fidler, husband of Sherry, Benton. He leaves behind the following grandchildren, Adam (Amanda), Matt, and Emily Abernethy and Gabrielle Stinsky; stepgrandchildren, Heather Moser (Josh), Gary Buchman, Becki (Kev- in), Bradley (Joanne), Brett, and Shannon Fidler and Jared Cole; step great-grandchildren, Hailey and Caden Moser, John and Jake Fidler, and Abby and Kaylee Cole; his sisters, Margie Chalkan, Joan Yanchulis (Jack), and Sylvia Burke (Eddie); brothers, Thomas (Gayle) and Michael Stinsky; nieces and nephews.

A private memorial will be held at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Pappy's honor may be made to any branch of the American Cancer Society. Auer Cremation Services of PA Inc., Harrisburg, has charge of arrangements.