Richard John Markish, 48, of Frackville, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Born in Pottsville, March 17, 1973, he was a son of Joanne Burk, of Bear, Del., and the late Richard Markish.
He was a 1991 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
Rich worked as an auto body technician at Bob Weaver Auto, Pottsville. He was an avid pool shooter, playing in various leagues in Schuylkill County. He was a former member of the Pottsville Lions and a key organizer of the Great Pottsville Cruise.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife of 16 years, Rosann (Zelinsky) Markish; two sisters, Tina Wilson, of Wilmington, Del., Kelly Markish, of Phoenixville; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; his beloved cats.
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 N. Second St., Saint Clair, PA 17970, with Deacon John Setlock officiating. Friends may call from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.