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John was born in Carbondale on Feb. 27, 1964, a son of Peter J. and Hazel Kitchura Sokalsky of Mayfield. He was employed as an union electrician with IBEW Local 81 and worked at Tobyhanna Army Depot. He was a graduate of Lakeland High School, class of 1982, and was a lifelong member of Whitmore Hose Company, Mayfield.
He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and riding his motorcycle and quad.
Also surviving are two daughters, Jill Lawless-West and husband, Paul, Carbondale; and Megan Sokalsky; and a son, Matthew Sokalsky, both at home; two sisters, Arlene Kutch and Linda Cucura, both of Mayfield; a grandson, Tyler; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. John's R.O. Cemetery, Mayfield.
Friends may call Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m., at Ryczak-Harrison Funeral Home Inc., 901 Lackawanna Ave., Mayfield. Parastas will be at 7:45.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
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Linda Cucura
April 29, 2025
After all this time we still miss you Take care of Mom and Dad Reat in peace Arlene and Linda
Linda Cucura
April 30, 2024
It's been 11 years since you passed and we still miss you Take care of MOM and DAD and the rest of the family Love your sisters Arlene and Linda
linda
October 29, 2023
J P we still miss you. You are with Mom and Dad now Take care of them Prayers are with you your sisters Arlene and Linda
Jill Lawless
August 3, 2018
I miss you very much
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Diane Lehenaff
May 7, 2013
there is not enough room here to write of all my memories of Pope and the family. he is a one of a kind...and I will miss him terribly. such a profound loss for anyone that knows him. my sincerest condolences to Lori, Jill, Megan, Matt...Hazel and Pete...and all who know and love him...Rest easy, Pope
May 7, 2013
I was deeply saddened to read of Pope's death, too young, too soon. My condolences to Hazel, Pete, Arlene & Linda, my old Whitmore Avenue neighbors, and of course to his wife & children.
God bless him, rest in peace,
Michael Bernosky
James LaDolce
May 7, 2013
To the Sokolsky Family. I knew John for the last 9 years. We worked at the Depot together. He always was a Prankster and always made me Laugh. I will miss him. Best Always Jim LaDolce
Colleen Tyson
May 5, 2013
Condolences to John Paul's wife, children and his parents. I am so shocked that this had to happen. I hope you can find peace with his memories that you hold deep in your heart. Rest in peace 'Pope"!
May 5, 2013
Very sorry for your loss Pope will be missed by all his Horseshoe Buddies may he RIP...The Kurilla Family .
Rose & Richard Anzulewicz
May 5, 2013
Aunt Hazel and Uncle Pete
we are so so sorry for your loss heart felt Prayers to you and the family God Bless
Stephen and Eileen Quatannens
May 5, 2013
Our deepest sympathies for John's family. Our hearts go out to his parents, siblings, wife and children in this difficult time. You will all be in our thought's and prayers.
gladys wilson Hawryluk
May 5, 2013
my sincere condolence to the family of john Sokolsky
knew the family'went to school with his dad rest in peaceJohn
Jason Keyser
May 5, 2013
RIP Pope! We are all going to miss you brother!
Bobbi
May 5, 2013
Pope was a great man. Thoughts and prayers with family.
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