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Robert Jais Obituary
WEATHERLY — Robert C. Jais, 61, of Weatherly, passed away late Thursday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazleton.
Born in Hazleton on October 2, 1960, Robert was the son of late Francis and Beatrice (Derr) Jais.
Robert was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Hazleton. He also served as a member of several local organizations which included, Hazleton Archery Club, Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers Pocono Chapter Loyal Order of 704 (SCTE) and the American Cable Association.
Robert was a great outdoorsman. He enjoyed spending time outside breathing in the fresh air while hunting, fishing, and boating. His shooting skills drove him to become an excellent trap and skeet shooter. His true love however was astro-photography. That desire led him to build his own observatory at his home in Weatherly. He spent countless hours there enjoying the night sky.
Robert was a talented woodworker who had the ability to do fine woodcrafting as well as general construction and family home building.
He worked for 40 years in the cable industry and later became an engineering manager for Service Electric, Wilkes Barre. Robert was the behind the scenes go to person for the Cancer Society and Helping Hands Telethons.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Jon Jais and his niece Megan Jais.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years the former Paula (Chernansky) Jais, brother Barry Jais and his wife Michele, nephew Christopher Jais and his wife Megan, great-nephews Jackson, Logan and Will and his beloved spaniels Anakin, Indy, Crosby, Mario, Geno and Tanger.
A memorial service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Krapf and Hughes Funeral Home – Crematory 530 W. Butler Drive Drums, PA 18222
Friends and family are invited to a memorial visitation from 10 a.m. till the time of service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to Save Our Allegheny Ridges at P.O. Box 178 Everett, PA 15527
Condolence messages may be entered in the family's online memorial guestbook at khfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Karen Paul
July 25, 2022
Paula,
My sincere condolences on the loss of Bob. My heart breaks for you. Please know that You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly.
Karen
Tony Marsicano
July 22, 2022
Bob and I were good friends during our years at AD Thomas elementary school. We played basketball and Little League baseball for Beltrami Coal. Bob was a good friend and a great person.
Anthony Marsicano
July 22, 2022
Bob and I were very good friends during our years at AD Thomas elementary school. We played basketball and Little League for Beltrami Coal. I have many good memories of our friendship and I
will always love him.
PAMELA WERNER
July 19, 2022
From one co-worker to another, you will be missed. Prayers to your Paula and family.
Sean McBride
July 18, 2022
Bobby, You were my #1 mentor and friend.
Thank you Buddy! Sean
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