Eugene R. Sobolewski

Eugene R. Sobolewski, 74, of Barnesville passed away Tuesday afternoon at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Hazleton, Gene was the son of the late Eugene J. and Florence (Gallagher) Sobolewski.

He was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo, and a Vietnam War veteran serving in the U.S. Navy.

Gene was a co-founder of McAdoo Machine Co., Kelayres.

While in the Navy, Gene served on the USS Boxer, and over the years, he participated in annual reunions for those who served.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapshooting. His biggest enjoyment came from helping to raise his grandchildren; family was everything to him. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be greatly missed.

Preceding him in death are twin infant grandchildren, Aiden and Austin Sobolewski; brothers, Frank and Michael Sobolewski; and sister, Mary Ann Kripp.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Victoria (Cherko) Sobolewski; daughter, Jessica Jacobs and husband, Brian, Kelayres; sons, Matthew Sobolewski and wife, Christine, Barnesville; and Douglas Sobolewski, Barnesville; grandchildren, Christian Parsons; Kendra and Travis Sobolewski; and Annabelle, Adeline and Declan Sobolewski; sister, Catherine Lizbinski and husband, Chester, Drums; and brothers, David Sobolewski and wife, Janet, Drums; and Craig Sobolewski and wife, Melanie, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from Damiano Funeral Home Inc., McAdoo. Monsignor William Baker will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Church of All Saints, McAdoo.

Interment will follow in St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, McAdoo.

Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be entered and information is available at www.damiano fhinc.com.