Emil Tomko, 88, of 25 Thompson St., St. Clair, died Monday at LVHN Schuylkill-East.,
Born in St. Clair, February 10, 1930, He was a son of the late John and Margaret (Sweat) Tomko.
He attended St. Clair High School.
He served in the Air Force during the Korean War.
Emil was among the last employees of the Schuylkill Supply Store. He also worked for the A & P as a butcher before becoming the owner Tomko's Store, St. Clair.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, St. Clair, American Legion Post #719, St. Clair, and St. Clair Amvets Post #142.
He was preceded in death by a brother Alex Tomko; 3 sisters Mary Tomko; Catherine Panchari and Ann Grawboski.
Surviving are his wife Lillian (Choynacki) Tomko; 3 Daughters Karen Davis of Harrisburg; Rhonda Taylor and her husband John of WA; Donna Hurst and her husband Paul of UT; 2 sons Victor Janavage and his wife, Beth Ann of St. Clair; David Janavage and his wife, Leigh Ann of IL; 13 Grandchildren; 29 Great Grandchildren; 11 Great-Great Grandchildren; Neices and Nephews including Richard Tomko; Robert Panchari; Ray Panchari; Alisyn Janavage; Kristine Cope.
Divine Liturgy will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday from St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 105 North Morris Street St. Clair with Msgr. Myron Grabowski officiating. . Friends may call from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Thursday at Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 N. Second St. St. Clair, PA 17970. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Memorial fund at the above address. Burial with military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville at the convenience of the family.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com
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