Mr. Stephen W. Papincak, Jr., age 47, of Grist Mill Drive Weatherly, Pa., went peacefully to Jesus, Wednesday, September 30, 2009, unexpectedly at home.
Stephen, was a 1980 Hazleton High School graduate, and earned his associates degree from Johnson Technical Institute of Scranton in 1983.
Stephen, worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for Agere Systems of Allentown, earning the status of Master Machinist.
He was a member of the The Hazle Azalea Fellowship Masonic Lodge #327 of Hazleton, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Bloomsburg, Commandery #73 Mount Vernon Knights Templar of Hazleton, and Anthracite Council #62 Royal & Select Masters of Hazleton.
Stephen, also belonged to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Firearms Engravers Guild of America, Silver Ridge hunting club of Weatherly, and was a lifetime N.R.A. member.
He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly, Pa.
Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Stephen and Miriam (Hanley) Papincak.
He is survived by his wife of twenty-four years, Donna (Heckrote) Papincak
Two Daughters, whom he loved very much, and was very proud of,and considered his greatest accomplishments,
Alicia, and Bethany Papincak both students at Bloomsburg University.
Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pa., Philliip J. Jeffries F.D./Supervisor,
Where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, October 2, 2009 and from 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM Saturday, October 3, 2009.
Mass of Chrisitian Burial will be at Our Lady of Loudes R.C.C., 318 Plane Street Weatherly, Pa. 18255, at 10 o'clock AM Saturday, October 3, 2009, Rev. Floyd Caesar officiaitng.
Interment will be at St. Gabriel's R.C.C. Cemetery, Hazleton.
A memorial fund in his memory will be established at Weatherly High School. Please send donations made to Weatherly High School in care of the funeral home.
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