John M. Haluska, 83, of Ashland and formerly of Girardville, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6th, at the home of his daughter in Pottsville, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late John M. Haluska and Mary Turanin Haluska Schultz. John was a member of Saint Charles Borromeo Parish in Ashland.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gloria J. Haluska, and his sister, Mary Ann Weston.

John is survived by his two daughters, Michele and her husband, Robert Seebold, of New Columbia, and Wendy Haluska of Pottsville and her fiancé, Anthony Meo; two sisters, Shirley Kennedy of Downingtown and Rose Angelotti of Ringtown; his brother, Ed Haluska and his wife, Judy, of Girardville; seven grandchildren, Amber Voeckler wife of Josh Voeckler, David Rainis, Brianna Gregas, Courtney Gregas, Abigail Seebold, Haley Seebold, and Hannah Seebold; three great-grandchildren, Evan, Benjamin, and Brynleigh; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 10th, at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Ashland, with the Reverend Christopher Zelonis, pastor, as the celebrant. Friends and family are invited to attend his viewing at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.

Interment will follow in St. Vincent's Catholic Cemetery in the Englewood section of Frackville.

To sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences, or obtain further information, please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com.

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