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1929
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2020
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Joseph Rachko Obituary
Born in Taylor, he was the son of the late John and Mary Durdan Rachko, and was a graduate of Taylor High School, class of 1946. After graduation, he was drafted to play minor league baseball with the Salisbury Pirates, which is the farm league of the Pittsburgh Pirates. His career ended to faithfully serve our country with the United States Air Force. While he was stationed in England, he met the love of his life, Moe, and together they were married for 62 years. In 1990, he retired from Pennsylvania Gas & Water Co., where he worked for 34 years. Joe was a parishioner of St. George's Orthodox Church, and a member of its social club, the Taylor Senior Citizens and the American Legion Post 306, all of Taylor. Joe enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing golf at Pine Hills Golf Course, and going to the casino. He was a humble and quiet man who loved his family, church and many dear friends.
Joe is survived by a daughter, Ellie Telesz and husband, Robert, Marble, Pa.; two sons, Joseph P., and Stephen and wife, Margo, all of Taylor; four grandchildren, Jennifer Telesz, Robert M. Telesz and wife, Lynn; and Stephen W. and Samantha Rachko; five great-grandchildren, Cameron, Alex, Quinn, Brooks and Easton; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
The family wishes to extend their sincerest gratitude to all of Joe's home caregivers as well as the nurses and staff of the Gardens of Green Ridge for the gentle and compassionate care they all bestowed upon Joe during his time of need.
Due to the pandemic, funeral services will be private in the Semian Funeral Home, 704 Union St., Taylor, for the immediate family with interment in St. George's Orthodox Cemetery, Taylor.
A public memorial to honor Joe's life will be announced at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Taylor Senior Citizens, c/o 89 Mackie Lane, Taylor, PA 18517.
Please visit www.semiancares.com to share memories or extend condolences.
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Rich & Robin Goosley
March 30, 2020
To the Rachko family, please accept our deepest condolences.
John Learn
March 29, 2020
My deepest condolences to you Joe as you and I both know his suffering is over and he is in a better place... If you need a shoulder or ear I am here for you, you are not alone with sympathy John
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