John Chaklos , 78, of Mill Creek Manor died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in East Norwegian Twp., August 19, 1935, He was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Hocik) Chaklos.
He graduated from the former Pottsville Catholic High School Class of 1953.
He retired from Con Rail, working out of Reading.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, the former Immaculate Conception Church St. Clair, Jack was very active running the Immaculate Conception Catering Hall, Secretary for the Schuylkill County Holy Name Society, and the Minersville Lions.
Surviving are 3 brother, Francis Chaklos of Frackville; Joseph Chaklos and his wife Kathleen of Port Carbon; Edward Chaklos and his wife Gail of Port Carbon; sister Ann Marie Deriscavage of East Norwegian Twp.; Companion Connie D'Alessadro of Pottsville; special niece Denise Long and several nieces and nephews
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Monday from the Immaculate Conception Church on Caroline Ave. St. Clair The Rev. William Glosser will be officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday and 9:00 – 10:00 AM Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial Fund 250 East Hancock St. St. Clair, PA17970 . . Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, St. Clair.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 North Second Street St. Clair PA 17970 is in charge of arrangements.