Paul J. Strisovsky

Paul J. Strisovsky obituary, Whitehall, PA

Paul J. Strisovsky

Paul Strisovsky Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 13, 2025.
Paul J. Strisovsky, 79, of Whitehall passed away at home after a courageous 25-year battle with cancer on Friday, July 11, 2025. He was the husband of Sharyn (Santee) Strisovsky. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on May 6, 2025. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late John and Helen Strisovsky.

Paul was a 1964 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a life-long member of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church. His career spanned 40 years working for The Morning Call and The Sears Automotive Center. Paul enjoyed classic cars, vacationing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandson JP.

Survivors: Along with his loving wife, Paul is survived by his daughters, Kim Bittenbender and April Strisovsky and her wife, Whitney; grandson JP Bittenbender and rescue grand-dog, Maggie; siblings Patty Costello and husband Ron, Jeanne Weiser and husband Tom, Nancy Rath and husband David, Eddie Strisovsky and wife Linda, and Jan Strisovsky; as well as nieces and nephews.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Joseph J. Kweder on Friday July 18, 2025 in Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church 618 Fullerton Avenue Whitehall, PA 18052, where his viewing will be from 9:00 to 9:45 am.

Interment will follow in Coplay Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul's name can be made to Peaceable Kingdom 1049 MacArthur Road Whitehall PA 18052 or online at www.lvpeaceablekingdom.info

The Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall

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