Russell G. Sincavage

Russell G. Sincavage, 83, of Big Mine Run, Ashland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8th, 2107, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Russell was born in Frackville, on July 23, 1933, a son of the late Mary (Kudlick) and Joseph  Sincavage.  After graduating high school, he served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps.

He was retired having worked for the Bureau of Forestry as a forest fire warden for 65 years, of which 42 of those years were spent as an inspector.

An avid trapper, hunter and fisherman, Russell was also a member of both the Park Crest and Shenandoah Fish and Game Clubs, and was a member of the former Polish National Church in Shenandoah.

Russell had a smile and laugh that was contagious.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Florence E. Davis and Patricia Birmingham.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, of Connie (Savitsky) Sincavage, and by their sons, Russell Jr., Scott and his wife Carol, and Lee.  His sister, Violet Davis survives, as does three grandchildren, Crystal, Tyler and Paige, along with nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street   Ringtown, at 5 PM on Wednesday, April 12th,  with Rev. Robert Plichta officiating.  Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing immediately following the service on  Wednesday evening until  7 PM.

Russell's family asks relatives and friends to celebrate and remember the man who could always put a smile on their faces and love in their hearts.