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Joseph Subach Obituary
July 15, 2014
Joseph J. Subach, 80, of 413 Market Square, Pottsville, passed away Tuesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.
Born in William Penn, he was a son of the late Joseph and Pauline Baranoski.
A 1952 graduate of West Mahanoy Township High School, Joseph retired as an inspector for United Receptacle Corp., Pottsville.
He was an Army veteran, having served in Germany and the United States.
Joseph was a top dart shooter in the Shenandoah and Minersville dart leagues and won many individual and team trophies.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church, Shenandoah; a past member of the Shenandoah Moose Lodge; and a member of the Brandonville Fire Company.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Daniel, Paul and John Subach.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Surevage; sister, Dorothy Pronio; two grandchildren, Michael and Christopher; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday from Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., 40 N. Jardin St., Shenandoah. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Church, with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian officiating. Interment will follow Mass in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. Friends may call from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Monday utilizing the Jardin St. entrance of the funeral home. Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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July 20, 2014
Friendships come and go a long, long time ago. Hope you rest in peace Joe.
Charlotte Weinreich Leone
ron cibulski
July 17, 2014
I had a great time growing up in wm penn with both joe and jack. I have a lot of great memories (winter sleigh riding, summer sundown marbles baseball). i'M SORRY Dorthy had to live thru all of this!
Ron Cibulski NASA Houston
Devon O'Boyle
July 17, 2014
rest in piece grandpa joe. Sorry we didn't get to see each other one last time before you passed. You were a huge part of my childhood and still kept in contact throughout these last 18 years. I'll miss you and I feel sorry for not visiting one last time, but I know you're at peace now. Love you Granpa. -Dev
Chanda & Devon
July 17, 2014
I will always be grateful Devon had a grandfather who was there for him from the time he was born and remained there for him throughout the past almost 18 years. Thank you for everything you did for us, may you rest in peace.
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Barbara Ressler
July 17, 2014
The Bernotas Family sends their deepest sympathy to the family of our cousin, Joseph Subach. He is now at peace,reunited with his parents (our Aunt Pauline and Uncle Joe), and all his brothers. R.I.P. Barbara Bernotas Ressler
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