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Sheldon Owens Obituary
He was born Oct. 19, 1938, in Plymouth, a son of Arthur and Elizabeth Pugh Owens. He attended Wilkes-Barre city schools. Mr. Owens served with Army National Guard, Company D, of the 109th Field Artillery, Plymouth.
Sheldon was employed for many years in the local shoe industry, and he was later employed and retired from the John Heinz Institute in Wilkes-Barre Township.
Mr. Owens was a member of St. Aloysius Church in Wilkes-Barre. For many years he volunteered as Santa Claus for various organizations and schools, and he was active with the Heights Little League.
He was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan. Sheldon loved to attend all of his grandson Brandon’s sporting events and he was his number one fan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor M. Alessi Owens, in 2001; and by his daughters, Roseane Owens, in 1963, and Elizabeth, in 1988.
Surviving are children Arthur Owens and his wife, Lisa, Nanticoke; Matilda Lobban and her husband, Douglas, King of Prussia; Sheldon Owens Jr. and his wife, Janice, Kingston; grandson Brandon Owens; his dog and faithful companion, Bear; nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice Community Care for their professional and compassionate care of their father.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 in St. Aloysius Church, Barney and Division Streets, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends may call today, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made in Sheldon’s memory to honor of his daughters Roseane and Elizabeth to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sheldon Owens
July 8, 2009
There's been no mistake
There once was a man
whom we all will recall,
in the spring and the summer.
All year long.
He was a friend and a father
to those that he knew.
our memories of him will stick
like glue.
There are so many people who
knew him so well.There will be
times when his words will
happily dwell.
He was the greatest.His family
and relatives will say.
The spirit of
SHELDON J. OWENS Sr.
Will make a brighter day.
We are always so happy.
Though sometimes blue.All
that he went through.
We knew HEAVEN was made
FOR YOU
Mattie this is to you and
family
God Bless
Jane D. Robertshaw
&
LILBIT
ann marie cawley
July 3, 2009
Maddie , I learned late yesterday of your dad's passing. I am so sorry for your loss and would have come to extend my sympathy personally if I had known. You were a great daughter!. hugs ann marie
mary kopetchne
July 2, 2009
Sorry for you Loss Sheldon and Brandon. Extend our Sympathy to your Family
With Love, The Kopetchne Family
Deb Knecht
July 2, 2009
Art and family,
May the memories soon replace the pain of your loss. My prayers are with you.
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Lori Valentino
July 1, 2009
Maddie and Family,
We are so sad to hear about the loss of your father. I know how very close you were. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lori Valentino and family. (DE)
July 1, 2009
Dear Art and Lisa,
We were so sad to hear about your father. Please know how much we care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Adele and Mark Polak
and daughters
Kim Freeman
July 1, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
July 1, 2009
What a great man - so proud of his family.
My deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Ann Kernevich ( John Heinz )
July 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Aunt DeDe,Mary & Theresa
Frank Alba
July 1, 2009
Art, Tillie and Sheldon,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Satch's passing. He was such a wonderful person. I wish I could be there with you. My heart and thoughts are with all of you.
Andrea & Dave Knorek
July 1, 2009
Dear Art and Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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