Robert L. Sobeck

Robert L. Sobeck, 83, of Luzerne passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at home.

Born in Luzerne, he was a son of George S. Sobeck Sr. and Elizabeth K. Robertine Sobeck.

A graduate of Luzerne High School, Bob owned and operated the Gulf gas station on Union Street in Luzerne and then the Chevron gas station on Bennett Street until his retirement.

Bob was a devoted Catholic and was a faithful member of Holy Family Parish, where he served as a Eucharistic minister. Before his health failed, he devoted many hours to his church and also to the Knights of Columbus in several capacities. These included volunteering at bingo gatherings and performing as a singing Knight and a clown. He was known as "Uncle Bob" to all who knew him. He was a fourth-degree member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Knights of Columbus, Luzerne, and also the Luzerne Lions Club.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, George S. Sobeck Jr.

He is survived by his sister, Susan Sucy, Vienna, Va.; nephews, John (Barbara) Sobeck, Wyoming; George (Geraldine) Sobeck III, Tunkhannock; Robert Atkinson (Debbie), Fairfax, Va.; and Mark Sucy, Maryland; nieces, Suellen (Tom) Kravulski, Hanover Township; and Karen Sucy, Vienna, Va.; and his special friend, Bernadine Sherbenco, Wilkes-Barre.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, 568 Bennett St., Luzerne, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Parish. Interment will be at St. John Nepomucene Cemetery, Courtdale.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Holy Family Parish, Bennett Street, Luzerne, PA 18709, or a charity of one's choice.

To light a virtual candle or send a message of condolence, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.