Joseph P. Pritchyk

Joseph P. Pritchyk, Ransom Twp., died Thursday in the Regional Hospital of Scranton. His wife is the former Anna Mae Savka. The couple celebrated 53 years of marriage on May 31st.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary Tatar Pritchyk. He was a 1952 graduate of Old Forge High School. Prior to retirement, he was employed with Abington Heights School District. He was a member of the Church of St. Benedict, where he was instrumental in organizing the Cross Committee and faithful in helping out with the Country Bazaar since its inception. He will be deeply missed as the usher of the 8 a.m. Mass by all who attend St. Benedict's.

Also surviving are a daughter, Jo Ann M. Carr, Ransom Twp.; a daughter-in-law, Margaret Pritchyk, Newton Twp.; a sister, Paulette Barbetti, Carteret, N.J.; and two grandchildren, Joey and Jake Pritchyk. He was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph C. Pritchyk on Nov. 21, 2004.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 1 p.m. at the Church of St. Benedict, Newton Ransom Boulevard, Clarks Summit. All attending the service are asked to go directly to church. Interment will follow in Milwaukee Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit. For directions or to send online condolences, visit www.lawrenceey oungfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the Church of St. Benedict, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411.