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Andrew Strish Obituary
LARKSVILLE — Andrew "Skippy" Strish, funeral director, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, after a lengthy illness.
He was the son of the late Andrew and Lottie Strish, both funeral directors. A graduate of West Side Central Catholic High School, he attended Wilkes University and graduated from the McAllister Institute of Funeral Services, New York City.
He attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, department of Ophthalmology and Anatomy, where he received certification for removing corneas for transplant.
He was a Deputy Coroner of Luzerne County, under the late Dr. George Hudak, for 30 years.
He was a member of the local, state and national Funeral Directors Associations. He was also a member of the Harveys Lake Rod and Gun Club and various other organizations.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville.
He is survived by his sister, Rosemarie Strish Lipski; nieces, Christine Lipski, Shavertown, and Lori Lipski Salivonchik and her husband, Serge, Nazareth; nephews, Steven, Jason, Gregory and William Salivonchik, Nazareth.
Calling hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville. The Luzerne County Funeral Director's Association are asked to meet at 7 p.m. Friday to pay their respects. Funeral services will be private. Interment at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Courtdale.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes Barre, PA 18702; or Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612.
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Memories and Condolences
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Helen/John James/Polifka
March 29, 2014
our sincere sympathy for your loss,He helped us when my mom passed ,can't say how much we appreciated his assistance.
Fay Family Jordan Family
March 28, 2014
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Andy. He has served his community for many years like his Mother, Lottie. I remember him at ST Anthony's every Sunday collecting. May the Lord grant him eternal peace and salvation. With deepest Sympathy
Alice and Eddie Fay
Chris Jordan
Tina Hilenski
March 28, 2014
So very sorry for the loss of a great man! God Bless!
Tina and Michael Hilenski
Lauren Clark
March 28, 2014
Dear Dolly, Chrissy, Lori and family,
I have many wonderful memories of Skip and will miss this very special cousin. May perpetual light shine upon him, and may special memories of him soothe your sad hearts. God bless you and sustain you all.
Love, Laurie, Bob, and crew
Linda & Bruce @ Savoy's
March 28, 2014
Bruce and I are saddened by the passing of Skippy. He was an amazing man, who had the ability to make you smile and laugh. He had a gentle way about him that was comforting when you were dealing with your own personal loss, making you know it was going to be okay. Larksville will never be the same without him. God Speed Skippy, it was our honor and pleasure to call you our friend.
Maria Bustin-Yankowski
March 28, 2014
Skippy has been our next door neighbor since my family moved to Larksville 30+ years ago. He was a gentle and kind man, always letting my siblings and I climb his maple trees and play with his dog, Fluffy. He will be missed. To his family and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless
Susan Minnick
March 28, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Skippy ever since I lived next door to the funeral home. I hope he is at peace now.
I will miss you most of all
Love, Gunther
March 28, 2014
Debby Harbay
March 28, 2014
Rosemarie & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Having known Skip for most of my life from our family interactions, he never failed to remain a good friend even though we didn't see each other often over the years. I will miss his funny stories and sense of humor, but also the kindness he extended to everyone around him.
May your memories bring you comfort during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Leonard Mino
March 28, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deborah Strish Katra
March 28, 2014
Always a very special member of our family. He will be remembered for all the help he gave to others and for his great sense of humor. Rest in peace dear cousin .
Joan Snopeck
March 28, 2014
I was so sorry of hearing of Skippy's passing,I will have allot of great memory's of him.May he rest in peace.
frank slymock
March 28, 2014
goodbye my friend, well hook up and get the big walleye. fish on skip. fish on
Cousin Janice (Strish) Gryskevicz
March 28, 2014
Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear this about Skippy. I will cherish many fond memories of him, his great sense of humor and his kind heart. Heaven has gained another angel.
Ruth Ann Williams
March 28, 2014
He was a true friend to all that new him. He will be sadly missed by alll in Larksville. . He was also a true sportsman. . May he rest in peace.
The Williams and Bendick Family.
ANDY MAMARY
March 28, 2014
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, ANDY WAS A GREAT GUY, LOVED BY ALL, HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
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