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William Walinchus Obituary
William John Walinchus, 56, of Mahanoy City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, at his residence.
Billy John was born Oct. 29, 1964, in Mahanoy City, a son of Carolyn (Lieberman) Walinchus, of Mahanoy City, and the late William F. Walinchus.
He graduated from Marian Catholic High School, Class of 1983.
He was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, where he served as a eucharistic minister.
Billy John did janitorial work at Mahanoy City Public Library, also worked for many years at the former JE Morgan Knitting Mills and Universal Forest Products, Gordon.
He belonged to and was a proud member of West End Fire and Rescue. He also volunteered as an ambulance attendant for many years with the Mahanoy City EMS and part-time help for Citizens Fire Company.
Billy John is survived by a sister, Caroline Mlynek, of Mahanoy City; a brother, Peter, husband of Ann Walinchus, of Mahanoy City; nieces and nephews, Matt, Krystal, Mark, Kelly and Caitlyn.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, with the Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Due to COVID-19, masks are required, try to limit attendance. Social distancing is a must. Interment will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Mahanoy City. Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, view video tribute and send sympathy cards.
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Kimberly Parry
December 11, 2020
I am going to miss you Billy John.
Melissa Horton
December 3, 2020
Thank you for your friendship. You'll be deeply missed. Rest in peace.
Robin Lewis
December 3, 2020
Carolyn, Peter & families,
I am so very sorry for your loss...
Billy John NEVER passed me without saying hello!
I will miss his smiling face when I go to the food store...
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Jonathan Osilka
December 3, 2020
Peter & Caroline, So sorry to hear of Billy John's passing. I couldn't believe it when I heard the news and still can't. He was a great friend and neighbor for the many years I lived in Mahanoy City. He would give you the shirt off his back if need be. Always talked about the Miami Dolphins when I saw him. Great Guy and devoted man of God.
God Bless and my deepest sympathies
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Tonya Wargo
December 2, 2020
To the Walinchus Family
My deepest condolences.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cherish your memories.
Tonya Wargo
Patti Moore Zerby
December 2, 2020
Knew Billy John and Caroline growing up. Never had a bad word to say about anyone. Always was nice and wanted to help. Always friendly and kind. Enjoy your heavenly reward.
Caroline, Peter and families, keep your memories close and they will give you some comfort.
Renee Brill
December 1, 2020
To a good neighbor and friend who is terribly missed we shared alot of time together ...good times. from all the scully family
Donna Wetzel
December 1, 2020
Soo sorry for your loss,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories and all the love Billy John
had for all he knew. May God give u all the strength you need at this difficult time, my thoughts
and prayers are with you all. Hold onto all the the beautiful memories Billy John
left you with, as he truly touched many lives in his short time here. He always made time to talk to you
whenever he saw you, and always had such kind words.
To know him was to love him, Fly high my dear friend, you truly earned your angel wings.
RIP till we all meet again
Chris Nefos
December 1, 2020
Bill John , a man who would enthusiastically explain his dinner but would offer it to you if you were hungry. A friend to all weather you wanted to be or not . You will be missed around the community and the West End Fire /Rescue. Rest in piece brother .
Margaret OConnor
December 1, 2020
Caroline & family,
I'm sorry to hear about Billy John. Please accept my condolences.
Thomas Palubinsky
December 1, 2020
So sorry to hear about Billy John what a great guy he was . and such a kind hearted young man . always talked to everyone at the bingo. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends of Billy John. Tom, Bonnie, Hope Palubinsky
Angela Nassar
December 1, 2020
Rest well Bill! You worked hard pleasing God.
We will miss you. It was great being with you.
The Mammarella Family
Joan, Angela, Gina, George
Frances Cook
November 30, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Pete and family. Ben and Fran Cook
Kathleen Derr
November 30, 2020
May you find peace in God's arms, Billy John
Thomas Boyle
November 30, 2020
God bless you Bill and your family
Bonnie Ohlinger (Kaminsky)
November 30, 2020
A perfect gentleman! Will be missed by family, friends, church & community. Rest now, good & faithful servant, many crowns awaiting!
Mary Knorr
November 30, 2020
On behalf of the Oakes Family we would like to offer our condolences on the passing of Billy John. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy Billy John
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