John 'Jack' J. Lavelle

JENKINS TOWNSHIP- John “Jack” J. Lavelle, Sr., 82, of Avoca, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening at Wesley Village, Jenkins Township, where he had been a guest for a short time. Born on May 30, 1930, he was a son of the late John A. and Mary (Murray) Lavelle. Jack graduated from the Avoca High School and joined the U.S. Navy proudly serving 6 years, during the Korean War. He was a member of the former St. Mary’s Church, Avoca and currently a member Queen of the Apostles, Avoca. He worked for the Trane Company, Dunmore, for over 38 years. Jack was a long time member of the Avoca Jolly Boys. Jack was also a member of the American Legion Post 607, Avoca and the V.F.W. Post #8335, Avoca. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by a son, John J. Lavelle, Jr., a sister, Marie Wasnowic, two brothers, William and Jospeh Lavelle Jack is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Ruth (McGraw) Lavelle, a daughter, Mary Claire “Missy” Long and her husband, Gary, Drums, a son Martin Lavelle and his companion, Janet Zborovian, Avoca, two grandchildren, Melissa Szumski and her husband, Brian, and Leah Lavelle, great grandson, Max Szumski, several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Martin Moran and his staff, and the staff at Wesley Village for the excellent care provided to Jack. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held on Monday 9:00AM from the Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 728 Main Street, Avoca, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30AM in Queen of the Apostles Church, 715 Hawthorne Street, Avoca. Father Phillip J. Sladicka will officiate. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Avoca.