Robert J. Stremick, Sr.

Robert J. "Coalie" Stremick, 77 years of age of Valley Street Brockton entered into eternal rest,  Monday September 23, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pottsville on September 7, 1942, Coalie was the son of the late Martha (Lincovich) Haffey.  He was also predeceased by his step-father, Frank Haffey and brother, Charles Stremick. A member of Holy Cross R.C.C. of New Philadelphia, Coalie worked for St. Clair Garment and retired from S.T.S. where he drove bus for a number of years.  In retirement, he helped his son with his business, Robert Stremick Trucking. Coalie enjoyed hunting and fishing and the companionship of his dog, Daisy.  He was a member of the former Brockton Fire Company, Tamaqua Pool League , and Mountain Valley Sr. Golf League.  Coalie was one of Schuylkill Counties preeminent pool shooters. He also coached his granddaughters' travel softball teams for many years. Coalie is survived by;  his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Ann V. (Nothstein) Stremick; daughter, Margaret Ann Bensinger and her husband David of Tamaqua; son, Robert R. Stremick and his wife Marina of Minersville; brother, John Stremick and his wife Nellie of Mary D; grandchildren, Heather Patrick and her husband Rafe, Jennifer Schock and her husband Lamonte, Jessica Halabura and her husband Travis; great grandchildren who affectionately called him Poppy, Harleigh, Lyla, Teyla, and Emma. Nieces and great nieces also survive Coalie. 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 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday September 28, 2019 at 10 o'clock A.M. from  Holy Cross R.C.C.  99 North Valley Street New Philadelphia, Pa 17959.   Friends may call in church from 9:00 A.M. until time of worship. Interment Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Mass cards & Memorials in care of Holy Cross R.C.C. Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Coalie may be shared by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com