Charles J. Savitski

KULPMONT - Charles J. Savitski, 49, of 636 Scott St., passed away suddenly on March 25, 2024, at 9:58 p.m. at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was for the last seven days.

He was born in Ashland State Hospital on November 24, 1974, the son of Charles J. Kaminsky and the late Martha A. (Umlauf) Savitski.

Charles was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Mount Carmel High School, Class of 1992.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Fox Coal Company. He traveled all over Pennsylvania working for R&S Services, a rock-crushing and screen plant. He drove Euclid trucks for Blaschak Anthracite. He also owned and operated Savitski's Sons Coal Company with his Uncle David and Uncle Danny on the Centralia highway. He worked briefly for Fabcon in Frackville.

On September 5, 2005, in Kulpmont, he married the former Debra Simmons, who survives.

Charles was a member of the Church of the Holy Angels, Kulpmont. He was a member of the Atlas Legion, a former member of the Kulpmont Sportsmen's Club, and a member of the Clover Hose Fire Co., Mount Carmel. He enjoyed shooting pool, playing darts, and playing shuffleboard.

Charles is survived by his wife, Debra Savitski, of Kulpmont; his father, Charles (Lucy) Kaminsky, of Kulpmont; sister, Lindsey Savitski, of Mount Carmel; brother, Anthony "Trey" Savitski III, of Sayre; children, Sue Ellen Lamb and her partner, Tonya, of Adams, Wisconsin, and Shannon (Chris) Powers, of Lewistown; two grandsons, Skyler and Hunter; grandmother, Nance Gorden of Cocoa, Florida; two uncles, Jimmy Umlauf, of Milton and David (Cindy) Savitski and their family, of Mount Carmel; and two aunts, Giselle Savitski, of Kulpmont and Deborah (Michael) Pattison, of Shippensburg, as well as other aunts and uncles.

He was raised by the late Anthony "Cookie" Savitski Jr. and his late mother, Marta. Charles was also preceded in death by two uncles, Danny Savitski and Ronald Savitski; and two aunts, Linda Savitski and Cindy Savitski.

Irene's family would like to extend their gratitude for the great care given by all the staff at the Mansion Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sunbury.

SAVITSKI - Charles J. Savitski, 49, of 636 Scott St., Kulpmont. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Father Andrew Stahmer officiating in the Church of the Holy Angels, Kulpmont. Burial will follow in the St. Casimir's Cemetery, Marion Heights. Visitation will be held in the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to help defray funeral expenses may be made to C J Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine St., Mount Carmel, PA 17851. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com.