Michael G. Bobeck, 66, of West Hazleton, passed away Friday in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.
He was born in Hazleton, son of the late Michael Bobeck Sr. and Mary M. Bunk Bobeck and lived in West Hazleton for all of his life.
He was a graduate of West Hazleton High School, Class of 1973.
Prior to his retirement, Michael was employed at Gould's IGA-Sure Save Market, Conyngham, as a produce manager.
Michael was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, Hazleton.
He was a sports enthusiast, especially watching Penn State sports and the Philadelphia sports teams. He also loved working and attending to his flower and vegetable gardens.
Surviving are his beloved aunts, Florence Nause and her husband, Robert, Sugarloaf Twp.; Patricia Lencalis and her husband, James, Orange, Va.; and Loretta Shoepe, Hazleton. Many cousins and his good friend, Antoinette Sypeck, also survive.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Divine Liturgy with the Office of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St John Byzantine Cathtolic Church, Hazleton.
Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service Thursday in the church.
Hilary J. Bonin Funeral Home, 99 West Green St., West Hazleton, is assisting the family.
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Sponsored by Hilary J Bonin Funeral Home.
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Rich Martnick
August 18, 2021
My sincere condolences to your family and good thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Michael was one of my best buddies from Winters Avenue and fellow classmates at Trans. Priceless thoughts of us picking out penny candies at Skimbo´s, the corner grocery store. Enjoy my friend. Rich
Stephen Bunk
August 17, 2021
So sorry we can´t be here today Micheal to say good bye. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Love always from Stevie, Hils, Harry and Sue.
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