Francis J. Chaklos

Francis J. Chaklos , 93, of Frackville passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14th at Geisinger/St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Hocik) Chaklos. Francis was a clerical worker for Reading Railroad and Conrail until his retirement.

Francis was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville. He played the accordion and enjoyed listening and dancing to the polkas. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and especially enjoyed cheering on the Flyers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Post) Chaklos; his two brothers: John and Edward Chaklos; his grandson, Cody Chaklos; his son-in-law, Michael Yaneck.

Francis is survived by his four sons: Edward Chaklos and his wife Jeanette, New Jersey; Michael Chaklos, Frackville; Richard Chaklos, Frackville; David Chaklos and his wife Maryann, Frackville; his daughter, Diane Yaneck, St. Clair; his brother, Joseph Chaklos, St. Clair; his sister, Ann Marie Derescavage, Mill Creek Manor; his 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren along with nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 20th at 10:30 a.m. from St. Joseph the Worker Church located at 49 N. Line St., Frackville with Fr. Giuseppe Esposito, pastor, as the celebrant. Friends are invited to his viewing at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville on Friday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be held in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, St. Clair.

Memorial contributions can be made, in Francis's name, to St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 7 S. Broad Mountain Ave. Frackville, PA 17931.

Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.