Joan P. Kupchinsky

  Joan P. Kupchinsky, 85 of Pottsville, died Tuesday morning at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

  She was born January 5, 1933 in Pottsville a daughter of the late, Alfred and Erma Kline Perrott.

  She was a 1950 graduate of Pottsville High School where while a student she played the piano for assemblies, glee club and choir. She was employed by J. Robert Bazley, Inc., and the Schuylkill County District Attorney Office prior to retiring in 2002.

  Joan was a member of United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville where she was a Deacon and an Elder for 2 terms, and a former Pottsville Lionette where she was Secretary, Vice-President and President. She was also the 1956 Pottsville Sequential Queen.

  She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Perrott and a sister, Betty Lazendofor. Surviving are her husband of 58 years Dr. William Kupchinsky; a son Scott Kupchinsky and his wife Beth, Chatham, NJ; 3 grandchildren, Amelia, Charles and Edward Kupchinsky; nieces and nephews.

  Services will be held Monday at 11AM from United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville with Rev. Sue Marie Baskette officiating. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 6-8pm Sunday and 9AM until the time of services Monday at the church. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions be made to United Presbyterian Church, 214 Mahantongo St. Pottsville PA, 17901. Interment will be in Mount Peace Cemetery, Minersville. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

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