Raymond “Duke” Tomko

Raymond “Duke” Tomko, 83, a lifelong resident of Frackville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20th, at Lehigh Valley Health Network–Schuylkill Hospital, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Andrew and Helen (Havrilko) Tomko. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosemary (Bloschichak) Tomko; his brothers, Bernard and Leonard Tomko; and his sisters, Veronica James and Mary Cate.

Duke is survived by his brother, Thomas Tomko, and his wife, Laura Dean Tomko, of Pittstown, New Jersey; his daughter, Stacey Tomko; his granddaughter, Ellen; his great-grandchildren: Kaia, Julian and Amari; he is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was employed as a plumber and was a proud member of the Plumbers Union. He served in the United States Army National Guard.

Duke was an active member of the community and proudly served as a former councilman and Mayor of Frackville. He was also on the board of the Frackville Municipal Sewer Authority. Duke belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council 2580 of Frackville, the Frackville Elks BPOE 1533, and the Frackville American Legion Post 398. In his free time, Duke enjoyed playing his daily numbers with the Pennsylvania Lottery.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, January 30th, at 12:00 noon at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 49 N. Line St., Frackville with Fr. Guency Isaac, pastor, as the celebrant. A Celebration of Duke’s Life will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Frackville Elks.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made, in Raymond’s name, to the charity of your choice.

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