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John H. Whelski

November 1, 1948 — December 7, 2019

John H. Whelski, 71 of Pottsville, died Saturday at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

He was born November 1, 1948 in Pottsville son of the late, Paul and Catherine Leonard Whelski.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School

John was the owner of Whelski Fencing installing fences, remolding and building decks.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Paul; two sisters, Cecelia and Catherine.

Surviving are his wife, Judith Morris Whelski; a daughter, Valerie Shappell and her husband David; a son, Carl Shrom and his wife Heather; grandchildren, Kyle Shappell and his fiancé Lynsey; Kaitlyn Doboni and her husband Ivan; Madison Shappell, Mandy and Brynn Shrom; a great-grandson Bentley Shappell; a sister, Susan Killmer and her husband Jerry.

Service of remembrance will be held 12PM Saturday at James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10AM until the time of services. Memorial contributions can be made to James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, 1112. W. Market St. Pottsville PA, 17901, to help defray some funeral cost.

Please share your memories and condolences with John's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John H. Whelski, please visit our flower store.

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Visitation

Saturday, December 14, 2019

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Service of Remembrance

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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