Joseph Hometchko

Joseph Hometchko


February 12, 2012

Joseph Hometchko, 89, a former resident of Swoyersville, passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 12, 2012, in the Bay Pines Veterans Hospital, Seminole, Fla. His beloved wife was the late Helen J. (Kender) Hometchko, who passed away on October 8, 2007.

Together, Joseph and Helen shared 60 beautiful years of marriage. Born on June 16, 1922, in Luzerne, Joseph was a son of the late John and Julia Hometchko. Joseph was raised in Swoyersville and had resided there most of his life. He was a graduate of the former Swoyersville High School, class of 1941. After Helen's passing, Joseph moved to Largo, Florida, to be closer to his family. A U.S. Army veteran, Joseph honorably served his country during World War II with the 90th Infantry, 1st Battalion, 358th Regiment of Patton's 3rd Army. On June 6, 1944, he landed on Normandy Beach in the D-Day Invasion. Joseph was also involved in the Battle of the Bulge and was decorated with the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and many battle ribbons. Upon his honorable discharge on October 27, 1945, he attained the rank of Private 1st Class.

Prior to his retirement, Joseph was employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. In his earlier years, he was employed in the local garment industry. Joseph was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Swoyersville. A proud veteran, he continuously held membership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He and his late wife, Helen, were both members of the Swoyersville Senior Citizens Club. They always enjoyed their regular trips to Atlantic City with the senior citizens. In addition to his parents, John and Julia Hometchko; and his wife, Helen, Joseph was preceded in death by his brothers, John, George, Peter, William and Michael; his sisters, Mary, Anna and Marie. Joseph is survived by his sons, David Hometchko and his wife, Bonnie, Charlotte, N.C.; Joseph Hometchko and his wife, Ann, Largo, Fla.; Richard Hometchko and his wife, Susan, Largo, Fla.; grandchildren, Michael Hometchko, Victoria Tomberlin and her husband, Jerry; Kendra Hometchko, Rileigh Hometchko, and Ashley Chase; great-granddaughter, Londynn Victoria Tomberlin; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville, with the Rev. Edward P. Lyman, officiating. Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Swoyersville, where Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Army. There will be no public calling hours. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. For additional information or to send the family of Mr. Joseph Hometchko an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home website www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com . Memorial Contributions may be made in Joseph's memory to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.