Eugene P. Valencik Sr. 87, of Catawissa went to be with the Lord Monday May 23, 2022, at Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center.
Eugene was born February 13, 1935 in Catawissa Township, a son of the late, Frank and Edna (Getrich) Valencik Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Jewel A. (Devine) Valencik who passed on September 25, 2010, and six siblings; Frank Jr., Chester, Charles, Vincent, and Henry Valencik, and sister Agatha Holman.
He was a graduate of Locust Township High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict stationed in Germany. He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church, Centralia American Legion Post 608, and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.
Eugene is survived by his son Eugene P. Valencik Jr. of Reading, PA, brother Hubert Valencik and wife Gloria, and sister Mildred Valencik.
Services will be Saturday May 28, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Allen R. Horne Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 193 McIntyre Road, Catawissa, PA with Father Dennis Delessandro officiating. Burial will follow at All Saint’s Cemetery, Elysburg, PA. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Eugene’s memory can be sent to Our Lady of Mercy Church, 304 Slabtown Rd, Catawissa, Pa, 17820.
Family and friends may send online condolences to allenrhornefuneralhome.com. The Allen R. Horne Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Catawissa is handling arrangements.
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