George W. Chupa

George W. Chupa, 68, of Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, March 12, 2020, in his home.  He was the husband of Patricia I. (Polakovics) Chupa since April 21, 1977.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late George T. and Dorothy (Knittle) Chupa.

George was employed by St. Luke's Health Network, Fountain Hill, as a radiology technician for 40 years, retiring in 2019.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton, where he served as a Sacristan and Eucharistic Minister.  He was a graduate of the Panther Valley High School, and Penn State University, Hazleton Campus.  George later served his country honorably in the Navy, during the Vietnam Era.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Lafayette Council, Palmerton.  George enjoyed volunteering at the Palmerton Public Library and coached youth football, baseball, and basketball.

Survivors: Wife, Patricia.  Daughter, Nicole A. wife of Eric Hinkle of Northampton.  Son, Anthony and wife Ali Chupa of Bangor.  Sister, Denise wife of Louis Robles of Summit Hill.  3 nieces and 2 nephews.  He was predeceased by a son, George M. Chupa.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 16, 2020, at Sacred Heart Church, 243 Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Call, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Monday in the church.  Interment is with Military Honors at the Parish's New Cemetery, Stoney Ridge Road, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Arrangements are by Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA. Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be made in his memory to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Memorial Fund, or Peaceable Kingdom, Inc., 1049 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052.