Joseph P. Chrobak

1940 - 2024

Joseph P. Chrobak, 83, of Avoca, passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Allied Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Joe was born in Avoca on June 19, 1940, and was the son of the late Peter and Lottie Babula Chrobak.

He was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish Church, Avoca. He was a graduate of Avoca High School, Class of 1958. In 1962, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard. He then spent over 40 years employed by Parodi Cigar/Avanti Cigar Company, Scranton, as a mechanic and machinist.

Joe was an avid outdoorsmen that traveled worldwide with his wife Eloise and his close friends, hunting and fishing in many different continents, traveling in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and New Zealand. He was also a competitive kayaker and canoeist racing in many local events. He also enjoyed skiing and camping. Joe will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Edward Chrobak and brother-in-law Albert Yanuscavich.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 32 years Eloise Moeckel Chrobak, his stepson Jesse Yurksha, of Plains, his sister Diane Yanuscavish, of Pittston, sister-in-law Nancy Ruda Chrobak and nieces and nephews, Raymond and Steven Chrobak and Kevin and Jennifer Yanuscavich.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesdayin Queen of the Apostles Parish Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca, with the Rev. Phillip Sladicka officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church on Wednesday morning; there will be no procession from the funeral home. Interment will take place at a later date in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery.

Condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.