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John J. Soboleski Jr., 71, of Ashley, passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at his home.
Born in Newark, N.J., Feb. 27, 1950, he was the son of the late John J. Sr. and Mary Miketanic Soboleski.
John was a very proud U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from Oct. 1968 to Sep. 1972, attaining the rank of sonar technician (submarine) petty officer 3rd class, in the submarine service.
He was a member of the Ashley American Legion Post #673 and a member of St. Andrew Parish, Wilkes-Barre. John was an avid cook who loved to spend time with his beloved family, most especially with his granddaughter.
Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, the former Nancy Kubbishun Soboleski; daughter, Lynn Anson and her husband, Michael; son, John J. Soboleski III and his wife, Ashleigh; and granddaughter, Payton. He will also be missed by his two walking companions, Shilo and Skyler.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family from George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley.
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Rose Slavinski
December 10, 2021
Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jim Sandman
December 8, 2021
Dear Nancy, family and friends of John´s,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at John´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" leaves on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor in the Submarine Service.
To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country.
Nancy... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV).
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret.
National Chaplain USSVI.
Tom and Colleen McGovern
December 8, 2021
Nancy and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Scubby and Family
December 8, 2021
To the Big Guy- you were a great man, husband, and father. It still seems a bit surreal since I always thought of you as larger than life. Your stories were epic and your laugh infectious.
I hope you Rest In Peace. We are eternally grateful for the time we shared with you.
Matt Pesta
December 8, 2021
My condolences to Johns family and Nancy. He was one of the nicest guys I ever met.
The Miller Family
December 8, 2021
Where to start...
Mr S. you will be more than greatly missed. You had the best jokes and the best stories. All those nights sitting out on the deck with us having some beverages were nights we will never forget. Thanks for always welcoming me into your home and treating me like another one of your children. Sending so much love to Mrs. S, Lynn, and John. We are beyond sorry for your loss.
Love you Big Guy!
Joe and Lisa Jastremski
December 7, 2021
Nancy sorry for your lost John was one of the nicest man we ever meet. May god be with you through this time god bless you and John
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