Stephen J. Repinec

Mr. Stephen J. Repinec, age 80, of East Union Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa.

Stephen, attended St. Michael's Elementary School of Lansford, Pa., and was a 1947 Lansford High School graduate. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army rising to the rank of Corporal, having served during the Korean Campaign.

Stephen was and Electronic Subcontractor for many years, and then retired from the former Atlas Powder Comapny & I.C.I. America's in 1981, where he worked for 17 years..

Catholic by faith, Stephen was and avid Ham Radio operator for most of his life to present, known as (W3YCM).

Born in Lansford, he was the son of the late Charles and Catherine (Kulhavy) Repinec.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mrs. Rita M. (Rita) Repinec;

One Daughter,
Stephanie (Repinec) McCarroll wife of Frank of Tamaqua, Pa.;

One Sister,
Mrs. Pauline (Repinec) Yanchura of Valencia, Calif.;

One Brother,
Mr. Charles Repinec of Lansford, Pa. ;

Two grandchildren, Christine and Sean McCarroll residing at home.

Private Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.,

Interment, Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pa.

Online Registry and Condolences to www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com