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John Socash Obituary
He was born in Towanda on July 15, 1934, son of the late John and Anna Mae Klem Sokash. He graduated from Exeter High School in 1954.
Jack was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, St. Barbara Parish, Exeter, where he served as president of the Holy Name Society of the church in 1984.
He was employed as a supervisor by Lasko Metal Products, Hughestown, and Standard Coated Products. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Hulls American, Mountain Top. For the past 14 years, he was a beloved employee of Howell-Lussi Funeral Home.
He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1952 to 1960 as a radioman second class.
Jack was a and avid golfer and was a past member of Emanon Country Club. He was a member of the Wednesday Night Bowling League at Elko's, Dupont. Jack enjoyed his visits to Seneca Lakes, N.Y., with his family, where he would ride his Wave Runner with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Marie Sokach.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Irene Mesaris; daughters, Donna Smith and her husband, Lauren, Shavertown; Nancy Moran and her husband, Ben, Schnecksville; and Susan Shemanski and her husband, Mark, West Wyoming; brother, Stephen Sokash and his wife, Judy, West Pittston; sister, Mary Ann Smutko, North Carolina; grandchildren, Dan and Kate Smith, Jackie and Benjamin Moran, Emily and Sarah Shemanski, Stacy Arrants and her husband, Matt, and Brian Smith and his wife, Susan; several nieces and nephews; and faithful canine companion, Chuck.
The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Monday from Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, St. Barbara Parish, Exeter. The Rev. Paul McDonnell will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Entombment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carveton.
Memorial donations may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Uncle Jack's and Aunt Irene's niece, Rozanne
November 6, 2022
Dear Aunt Irene, Donna, Nancy and Susie,
As I was reading this email, Uncle Jack was indeed a wonderful, kind man. I never heard him say anything bad about anyone. He was full of happiness and joy. I know all of you miss him, But you will see him again when Jesus comes. Stay the course in life as you remember your dad and your husband. LOve and hugs to all.
Benita O'Brien
November 15, 2011
Dear Nancy,
So sorry to hear of your father, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.
Ruth and Jim Oliveri
November 14, 2011
Dear Socash Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dom & Colleen DallaVerde & family
November 14, 2011
Nancy, Ben, Jackie & Benj, we are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you & your family & give you comfort & strength at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Please keep in touch.
November 14, 2011
Dear Donna & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Karen Kelly Simpson
Constable Col. Bill Dillon
November 13, 2011
Irene and family:
May your strength prevail to help you through this difficult time and may your memories be your comfort
Linda Mattioli
November 13, 2011
Dear Socash family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember his pleasent demeanor and smiling face.
Michael Cassetori
November 13, 2011
Irene, Steve and Family,
Sorry to read about the passing of this great guy and dear, long time friend of our family. I will always remember him as positive, upbeat, and a favorite of my father, Bernie.
November 13, 2011
Aunt Irene and Family,
Alex and I are saddened by the loss of a great man. He was one of the kindest men I knew.Aunt Irene,I know that he'll be missed dearly but I also know ,from experience ,that Jesus is right by your side,giving you the strength and courage to go through this sad time.
We love you,Rozanne
November 13, 2011
Steve and Judy and family
Sorry to hear the loss of your brother. My deepest sympathy.
Nancy Tirva
November 12, 2011
irene so sorry about your loss jack was a good man. joe dolfi supply nc.
Lee Bond
November 12, 2011
We will miss Uncle Jack's smile and laugh. May memories of wonderful family times ease your loss. God bless you all. Love, Lee, Ken, Steve, Kevin, and Kathie Bond
November 12, 2011
We are so sad to hear this news of Uncle Jackie. May God comfort you in this time of loss and may you find peace in knowing you will see him again! He was an awesome man! Love, Frank, Kim, Caleb, Zachary and Brookelynn Foote
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