Joseph’s Obituary Joseph Skrobak, 76, a lifelong resident of Benton Township, died May 16, 2019 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore. His wife, best friend, and love of his life for over 52 years is Beatrice (Terri) Coccia Skrobak. Joseph was the son of the late Michael and Agnes Super Skroback.
He was known to all as “Cobbie”, a nickname given to him by his “favorite” granddaughter when she was a baby. He was a graduate of Benton High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Marywood University. He served in the Army in the 720th MP Battalion at Fort Hood, Texas.
Joseph retired after 34 years as the Purchasing Manager at Sandvik Steel. He also worked part-time at the South Abington Police Department. He was a lifelong member of Corpus Christi Church St. John Vianney Parish where he was an usher and member of the Building and Grounds Committee.
Joe was a generous and kind man who would do anything for anyone. He always thought of others before himself. In his spare time, he loved walking in the woods and working in his woodshop where he built beautiful pieces of furniture for family and friends.
He could fix anything that was broken. Joe earned his private pilot’s license and loved flying his plane. He will also be remembered for his famous chili and his beloved cowboy boots.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Joseph Jr. and companion Jennifer Kechemir, Katy, Texas, forever daughter-in-law Jodi Cieszkowski; two grandchildren: Stephanie Bejeski and husband Chris, Ransom Township, and Dominic Skrobak, York; three great grandchildren: Christopher, Mya, and Noah Bejeski; sister-in-law Roseanne Herron and husband Jim; nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank all the staff and nurses at Hospice of the Sacred Heart where he received wonderful and compassionate care. They are an amazing group of nurses.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or the St. John Vianney Parish Church Renovation Fund, 704 Montdale Rd. , Scott Township, PA 18447. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, May 21, at 10:00 am at St. John Vianney Parish, 704 Montdale Rd.
, Scott Township. to be celebrated by Rev. Michael J. Kirwin, PhD.
All those attending are to go directly to the church. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Montdale. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5-8 pm at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 South State Street, Clarks Summit.
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