Obituaries

Stephen F. Husosky, a resident of Elmcroft of Mid Valley, Peckville, died Monday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton ​after a courageous battle against age, dimentia and finally COVID. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Margaret Sluk Husosky formerly of Taylor and now Peckville.
Born and raised in Throop on November 23, 1928, to the late Stephen and Rose Kasmaryk Husosky, he later resided in​ (spacing) Taylor and Old Forge. Educated in Dunmore Schools, Stephen ​spent the majority of his working life in the hotel/restaurant entertainment industry working for Holiday Inn​s ​in various parts of the country including Atlantic City. He also worked for Con​rail ​Railroad, where he was Director of Operations. ​He also worked for the State Department prior to retirement. A US Army Veteran, he served during World War II. Stephen was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Scranton.
A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Stephen was an avid storyteller about all of his life adventures. He loved hunting, fishing, cooking, and casinos​, but most and above all his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his son, John Husosky, and wife Lisa, Grant, FL; his daughter, Maggie Koehler, and husband, Pete Danchak, Clarks Summit; his 3 grandchildren, Tawny Husosky, FL, Paris Koehler, and Trey Koehler, Clarks Summit; ​five nieces and nephews​.
A private service with Military Honors will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Old Forge, with Rev. Francis Pauselli, pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, officiating. A Celebration of Life Mass will be announced at a later date in the spring ​ ​2021 with services to be held at Divine Mercy Parish.
Memorial donations may be made in Stephen’s name to Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis Street, Scranton, PA 18505
Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge.