John "Jack" Franklin Schock

John Franklin "Jack" Schock, husband, father, pap, 84 of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at home in the loving care of his family. Survived by; his wife of forty-four years and love of his life Mary L. (Brennan) Schock whom he adored and reminded daily of his love for her; daughters, Kim Kurinec wife of Michael of Walnutport, Patricia A. Rascavage wife of Michael of Tuscarora, Kathleen A. Devlin wife of Gil Godfrey of Drums, Kelly M. Powell wife of Ed of Schnecksville; sons, Morrell Devlin III and his wife Lisa of Dallas, Garth T. Devlin of New Philadelphia, Thorn C. Devlin and his wife Heidi of Tamaqua; 24 grand children; 29 great grand children; sister, Betty Coleman of Bath; brothers, Ronald Schock of Tamaqua, David Schock and his wife Louise of Tamaqua; many nieces and nephews.Born Monday, May 27, 1935 in Reevesdale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Norman C., and Anna Marie (Haldeman) Schock. He was also predeceased by; son, James F. Devlin; brothers, Robert "Bobby" Schock, Norman Schock; sister, Joan Thomas. A 1953 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Jack served honorably in the United States Marines. He was president of Tuscarora Enterprise a generational business begun by his father which Jack owned with his siblings. Upon retirement he worked at Cal's Auto in Hometown for many years. Jack was an original member of Advent Lutheran Church of Tuscarora, and upon it's closing joined, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua. He was a lifetime member of Tuscarora Fire Co. and ardent Philadelphia Eagles fan. Sunday rides with Mary and his children became folk lore. Jack was devoted to Mary and their family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 A Funeral service will be at 12 o'clock PM on Monday December 16, 2019 from the funeral home. Rev. Cindy White to officiate. Friends may call on the morning of services from 10:00 A.M. until time of services. Interment with Military Honors will at St. Bertha's R.C.C. Cemetery, Tuscarora, Pennsylvania. Memorials in his name to:McKayla Ann WallMemorial Scholarship FundFritz Financial38 Medical Crossings RoadTamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 Online condolences or a fond memory of Jack may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com