Frank J. Savitsky, Jr.

Frank J. Savitsky, Jr., 67, of Ringtown  passed away Monday, June 10th, 2019.

Frank was born in Shenandoah on August 13, 1951, a son of the late Jean (McCole) and Frank  Savitsky, Sr.  He was a member of St. John the Baptist Polish National Catholic Church in Frackville.  

Frank worked as a Forest Fire Specialist Supervisor for the Pennsylvania DCNR for 37 years prior to retirement.

He was a member of the Shenandoah Fish and Game Club, the Fishing Creek Game Club and a member of the former Citizens Fire Company in Brandonville.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and he loved his pool.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Savitsky and brother, Robert Savitsky.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie (Machese) Savitsky. They would have celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary in August.

Two step daughters, Letitia, wife of Tom Cress of Girardville and Missy, wife of Joe Antolick of Ringtown survive, as does a step son, James Briel and his wife Sue or Ringtown.

He is also survived by four sisters, Jean Savitsky, Joan Savitsky, both of Ringtown, Jane Metcalf, of Shenandoah and Connie Sincavage, of Ashland.

He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Gina, Tyler, Megan and Joseph, along with many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, June 13th, 2019 at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street,  Ringtown, with Father Robert Plichta officiating.

Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 6-9 PM Wednesday evening and again on Thursday morning from 9-10 AM at the funeral home.  Frank will be laid to rest in the Polish National Cemetery in Shenandoah Heights following the funeral service.

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