Obituary of Robert J. Vandorick

Robert J. Vandorick, Sr., 87, died Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Powell Vandorick. They were married over 60 years. Born in Scranton, son of the late John and Teresa Vandorick, he graduated from West Side High School. He completed a tour of duty in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Cuba. He was an Electrician’s Mate 1st Class. Robert was a member of the Local 81 Electrician’s Union as a Master Electrician for 65 years. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Church. Robert was a great outdoorsman, a lifetime member of the Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club, and a life member of Greystone Hunting Club. Robert will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his love and caring for family, friends and the outdoors. Surviving are a daughter, Diane Franko and husband Gery Franko, Falls; two sons, Robert Jr. and wife Mary Lou, Dickson City; John and wife Paula, Lake Winola; five grandchildren; Robert Vandorick III, Nevada; Amanda Carey and husband Chris; Matthew Franko, Florida; Kelcy and Hunter Vandorick, Lake Winola; one great-grandson, Caden Carey; several nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Ziegler. A celebration of life Mass will be held on Saturday March 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM from St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lake Winola. Friends and family may gather at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of the mass. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of the Lake Church and/or the Lake Winola Fire Department. Arrangements by Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc, 73 W. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock. For directions and on line condolences please visit www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.