Stephen E. Vilcheck, age 74, of Greenwood Street Coaldale, died Thursday, November 21, 2013, at home while in the care of his wife of 44 years, Claire M. (Moyer) Vilcheck.
A member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Stephen served as an usher for Mass. He enjoyed collecting sports cards.
Stephen retired from Elk Lighting.
Born in Tuscarora, he was the son of the late Luke and Matilda (Dobrovosky) Vilcheck.
He is also survived by his;
Three Brothers,
Francis Vilcheck and his wife Margaret of Middleport,
Joseph Vilcheck of Tuscarora,
Vincent Vilcheck and his wife Beverly of Summit Hill;
Nieces, nephews and in-laws also survive him.
Preceded in death by sisters, Mrs. Anna Yakub, Miss Julia Vlcek, Mrs. Agnes Spezialetti, and Mrs. Kathryn Britrich; brothers, John and Paul Vilcheck.
Private Arrangements were handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Interment at St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery in Tamaqua.
Mass cards or Memorials may be made to st. Jerome R.C.C. 266 West Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa. 18252.
Online registry and condolences may be signed at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com