1968
Garth
2022
Garth A. Lakitsky
July 3, 1968 — June 1, 2022
Garth A. Lakitsky, of West Penn Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at home while in the care of his family, at 53 years of age.
Born Wednesday, July 3, 1968 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Joseph and Jacqueline (Jones) Lakitsky of New Ringgold. In addition to his parents, Garth is survived by; fiancé Connie Ann (Kuntz) Arthur; son, Garth J. Lakitsky and his wife Kailee of Andreas; brother, Joseph D. Lakitsky and his wife Linda of Downingtown; grandchildren, Garth G., and Etta E. Lakitsky; step children, Lindsey Lesisko, Tiffani Arthur, Serena Arthur; step grandchild, Brooke Lesisko; nephew, Zachary Lakitsky.
A 1986 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Garth was a tremendous athlete. He played varsity football, and was a PIAA State medalist in wrestling having placed 3rd & 4th. Garth transitioned his athletic prowess to Lycoming College and continued his athletic dominance on the gridiron and in the wrestling room. He was a four time Mid Atlantic Conference Wresting Champion, 4 time wrestling All American in division three, qualifying for the division one wrestling tournament.
After college, Garth worked for Prudential Insurance, Mack Truck, and owned the former Score's Pub in Clamtown, and Bombers Restaurant in Palmerton.
Garth was fun loving, easy going, kind hearted and free spirited. He touched many people’s hearts in his short life span.
An avid outdoorsman, Garth enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Wednesday, July 3, 1968 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Joseph and Jacqueline (Jones) Lakitsky of New Ringgold. In addition to his parents, Garth is survived by; fiancé Connie Ann (Kuntz) Arthur; son, Garth J. Lakitsky and his wife Kailee of Andreas; brother, Joseph D. Lakitsky and his wife Linda of Downingtown; grandchildren, Garth G., and Etta E. Lakitsky; step children, Lindsey Lesisko, Tiffani Arthur, Serena Arthur; step grandchild, Brooke Lesisko; nephew, Zachary Lakitsky.
A 1986 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Garth was a tremendous athlete. He played varsity football, and was a PIAA State medalist in wrestling having placed 3rd & 4th. Garth transitioned his athletic prowess to Lycoming College and continued his athletic dominance on the gridiron and in the wrestling room. He was a four time Mid Atlantic Conference Wresting Champion, 4 time wrestling All American in division three, qualifying for the division one wrestling tournament.
After college, Garth worked for Prudential Insurance, Mack Truck, and owned the former Score's Pub in Clamtown, and Bombers Restaurant in Palmerton.
Garth was fun loving, easy going, kind hearted and free spirited. He touched many people’s hearts in his short life span.
An avid outdoorsman, Garth enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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