Paul Techentine

Paul Techentine obituary

Paul Techentine

Paul Techentine Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. - Mahanoy City on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Paul Techentine, 91, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, August 23rd, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville.

Paul was born in Mahanoy City, PA, on September 7, 1933, a son of the late Helen (Rutkowsky) and Hilbert Techentine.

He graduated from Mahanoy City High School in 1952.

He served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War.

He last worked for Atlas Powder, Tamaqua

He belonged to the American Legion in Frackville and Ashland. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, and spending time with his family.

He was the husband of the late Jean (Yeingst) Techentine.

Paul is survived by a daughter, Paula Wonsock, of Mahanoy City; a son, Todd, husband of Le-Ann, of Barnesville; and a sister, Rose Kalinock, of Philadelphia.

He is survived by his son-in-law, Joseph Amato; 5 Grandchildren: Marci, wife of James Pehanick, of Hazleton; Paul Wonsock, husband of Kristie, of Barnesville; Sara Macaluso, wife of Mark, of Frackville; Erin Hillard, wife of Christopher, of Philadelphia; and Todd Techentine, husband of Makayla, of Moscow. 8 Great Grandchildren; Andrew and Kyle Pollack; Kenna, Juliana, and Ryleigh Wonsock; Ella, Luke, and Noah Macaluso; and many nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Amato, and son-in-law, John Wonsock, a brother, George, and sisters Mrytle Pierce, Margie Orlando, Grace Paone, Darlene Griffith, Dorothy McCabe, and Helen Seitz.

Services are private at the convenience of the family.

Interment private at the convenience of the Family, Skyview Memorial Park, Tamaqua, PA.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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