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Jack Andre Obituary

Jack Andre, 95, of Oley, Pike Twp., formerly of Boyertown, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2016 at his home. Born in Stonersville, he was the son of tile late John and Suzanna (Stofko) Andrejansky. Jack was a member of St. Columbkill RC Church where he was a former usher. He was a WWII US Army AirCorp B-17 tail gunner who flew 28 missions with all the original squad members. He had attained the rank of Staff Sgt .Jack lived in Iceland for five years while working as Chief of Ground Operations at Keflavik Airport. He returned to the US and then worked 34 years at Firestone in Pottstown before retiring. Jack enjoyed gardening at his small farm for 60 years. He also enjoyed traveling the world. Surviving are daughters Kathleen “Kathy” Fuhs, wife of Raymond., and Andrea “Andee” Plavcan, wife of David; one sister Delores Ondo; grandchildren Jesse Plavcan, Brett Fuhs, Rachael Plavcan and Timothy Plavcan; and six great grandchildren. He is predeceased by 12 siblings. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 11:00AM at St. Columbkill RC Church, 200 Indian Springs Road, Boyertown. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 to 10:30AM at the church. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS, 66675-8516 orto an organization of your choice. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Gilbertsville is in charge of arrangements. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuueralhomes com

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Published by The Mercury from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2017.

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Susie Stompf

January 14, 2017

Andee and Kathy and families- I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. From the stories I heard over the years, it seemed he lead a full life. I hope all of the good memories will help to make the days ahead easier. You'll be in my prayers tonight!! Susie and Ronnie

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