Edward J. Kishalonis

Edward J. “Eddie” Kishalonis, 83, of Quakertown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Pottstown Hospital.

Born on June 23, 1940, in Mahanoy Plane, PA, he was the beloved son of the late William and Mary (Kostick) Kishalonis whom he loved dearly.

Following high school graduation, he went on to enter the workforce. During his active years, he held employment as a truck driver for the Gilberton Coal Company, the Montgomery Stone Quarry, then with Halowell as a quality control inspector, finally retiring from quality control with Wesco Co.

He was a long-time member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City, PA.

Outside of work, he took joy in camping, as well as traveling to Florida in the family RV during the winter. He also loved to watch sports on TV and listening to Southern Gospel Music. Above all, Edward and his wife Rosie were passionate about building and maintaining their Dicken's Christmas Village in their home.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three sisters: Rosemary, Eleanor, and Dolores.

Edward will be lovingly remembered by his wife: Rosie (Tarantino) Kishalonis, to whom he wed on July 2, 1977; step-daughter: Kay Modzel-Childs (Rodger), step-son: Mark Miller (Dawn); two grandchildren: Brandilyn Manor (Sean) and Erika Gilbert (Joseph); two great-grandchildren: Leah and Mason Gilbert; and two sisters: Alice Saraf and Marianne Provost; as well as many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 11:00 am in St. Vincent DePaul/Our Lady of Siluva Cemetery, 1027-1063 West Pine Street, Frackville, PA 17931. A reception will follow at 1:00pm at The Pines Eatery, 8 West Broad Street, Suite 250, Hazleton, PA 18201.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Edward's name, to St. Teresa of Calcutta Church, 614 West Mahanoy Street, Mahanoy City, PA 17948.