Henry A. Sobolak Jr.

Henry A. "Pappy" Sobolak Jr., 65, of Lenox Twp., died Friday morning at home after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife of 13 years is Theresa Corazza Sobolak.

Born in Elizabeth, N.J.., on Oct. 7, 1946, son of the late Catherine Butchko Sobolak, he was a graduate of Springfield High School, Clark, N.J. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served honorably in the Vietnam conflict, receiving two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. After returning from Vietnam, he attended Penn State University. He was a self-employed contractor and was employed at the Tobyhanna Army Depot as a fork lift operator and he was a registered Texas Long Horn breeder.

He was a loving and caring husband, father, stepfather and grandfather. He was the founding father of the Sons of Nam Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed his German shepherds, and many hobbies including hunting, local fishing and deep sea fishing. He was very active in the veteran community, and was an advocate for veterans of all ages helping them receive the benefits they deserve. Pappy was a one-of-a-kind man and left a lasting impression on everyone he met, and he believed in living life to the fullest. Overcoming many trials in his life and offering a hand to anyone who needed it, he would jokingly be known to say, "I can't take the pressure."

Also surviving are two sons, Henry III and wife, Laura, Jermyn; and Andrew, Scranton; a daughter, Stacy Swarts, Newton Twp.; two stepsons, James Cedar and wife, Candy, Gainesville, Fla.; and Jason Cedar and significant other, Jacqueline Blickens, South Abington Twp.; four grandchildren, Mason, Lily, Dalton and Dakota; a devoted nephew, Douglas Monaco and wife, Sharon, Roselle, N.J.; several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411, with services by his cousin, the Very Rev. Robert Rebeck, pastor of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, Allentown. Interment will follow with full military honors in Clarks Green Cemetery.

Friends may call Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, NH 03086.