1936
John
2020
John "Jack" Starry
February 17, 1936 — March 31, 2020
John "Jack" Starry, Jr., former Coaldale Chief of Police and longtime Hometown businessman, of Rush Township, passed away on Tuesday March 31, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospice Bethlehem, at the age of 84 years.
Born Monday, February 17, 1936 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. The son of the late John Starry Sr. and Mary (Kopie) Starry. He was also predeceased by; wife, Barbara (Oberman) Starry; brother, Daniel E. Starry; sisters, Helen Kabana, Olga Demchak, Marie Stefancik, Lucy Frendak, Agnes Hrapsky.
Surviving are son, Dennis John Starry of Hometown, and his children, Daniel John and Denae Lynn, Tamaqua.
A graduate of Coaldale High School (Class of '53) Jack attended The Pennsylvania State Police Academy and served as former Coaldale Chief of Police, and later retiring as Patrolman from Lansford Boro Police. Jack retired from the Army National Guard, Sgt 1st Class, in charge of Armor Battalion Motor Pool, having served honorably for 36 years.
Jack was a former member of St. John The Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church of Lansford.
He was the owner of D&S Auto and Towing of Hometown, which he and his family looked forward to celebrating 60 years in business this year.
Jack was an accomplished mechanic, and towing operator. He enjoyed attending many car and towing shows especially Corvettes at Carlisle. He was an avid Polka music fan, listening to "Polka Joe" every Sunday and attending many Polka functions with his favorite yearly trip to the Polka Convention at Seven Springs Resort, PA.
He was a Lifetime American Legion member, and was member associated with the National Fraternal Order of Police, Carbon-Schuylkill FOP Lodge #13, PA Police Chiefs Assn, Northeast PA Police Chiefs, Middleast PA Police Chiefs, Southeast PA Police Chiefs, PA State Troopers Assn, and the Northeast PA Corvette Club.
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
Graveside Military honors for John Starry, Jr. will be held on Monday June 29, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
St. Luke's Hospice
2455 Black River Road
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Monday, February 17, 1936 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. The son of the late John Starry Sr. and Mary (Kopie) Starry. He was also predeceased by; wife, Barbara (Oberman) Starry; brother, Daniel E. Starry; sisters, Helen Kabana, Olga Demchak, Marie Stefancik, Lucy Frendak, Agnes Hrapsky.
Surviving are son, Dennis John Starry of Hometown, and his children, Daniel John and Denae Lynn, Tamaqua.
A graduate of Coaldale High School (Class of '53) Jack attended The Pennsylvania State Police Academy and served as former Coaldale Chief of Police, and later retiring as Patrolman from Lansford Boro Police. Jack retired from the Army National Guard, Sgt 1st Class, in charge of Armor Battalion Motor Pool, having served honorably for 36 years.
Jack was a former member of St. John The Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church of Lansford.
He was the owner of D&S Auto and Towing of Hometown, which he and his family looked forward to celebrating 60 years in business this year.
Jack was an accomplished mechanic, and towing operator. He enjoyed attending many car and towing shows especially Corvettes at Carlisle. He was an avid Polka music fan, listening to "Polka Joe" every Sunday and attending many Polka functions with his favorite yearly trip to the Polka Convention at Seven Springs Resort, PA.
He was a Lifetime American Legion member, and was member associated with the National Fraternal Order of Police, Carbon-Schuylkill FOP Lodge #13, PA Police Chiefs Assn, Northeast PA Police Chiefs, Middleast PA Police Chiefs, Southeast PA Police Chiefs, PA State Troopers Assn, and the Northeast PA Corvette Club.
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
Graveside Military honors for John Starry, Jr. will be held on Monday June 29, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
St. Luke's Hospice
2455 Black River Road
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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