Simon T. Tomushunis, Jr.

Simon T. Tomushunis, Jr., 73, of McAdoo, passed away Monday afternoon at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.

Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Simon G. and Jennifer (Margavich) Tomushunis.

Simon was of the Roman Catholic faith and a graduate of Pennsylvania State University.

He was a Vietnam veteran and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. 

Prior to retiring, he was first employed at Beryllium Corp., Hazleton, then Dorr-Oliver, Hazleton and Northeastern Power Co., McAdoo. Lastly, he was proprietor of MECHTECH Consulting Co., McAdoo.

A member of the NRA, Simon was an avid fisherman and hunter.

Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were sisters Josephine Plesh and Ann Marie Saladigo.

Surviving, are his wife of 19 years, Julian (Watson) Tomushunis; daughters Sonya Tomushunis Campbell and husband Jeremiah of Virginia; and Kaidian Gordon of McAdoo; brother Charles Tomushunis of Crystal Ridge; sisters MaryEllen Tomushunis Silberg of Phila. and Catherine Tomushunis of West Hazleton; many nieces and nephews; and his loyal dog, Roscoe.

His funeral will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the Damiano Funeral Home Inc., Blaine and Cleveland Sts., McAdoo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Church of All Saints, McAdoo at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums.

Calling hours will be held Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Hazleton Animal Shelter.

Condolences may be entered and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com.

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