Kulpmont – Anthony J. Varano, 93, of 543 Chestnut Street, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center.

Born in Kulpmont on August 22, 1926, the son of late Russel and Catherine (Varan) Varano.

Anthony attended St. Mary's School in Kulpmont. He proudly served in the US Army in the Pacific Campaign during World War II. Later he worked as a butcher in Kulpmont and the Shamokin Packing Co. in Tharptown.

He was a member of the Church of the Holy Angels, formerly St. Mary's Church, the Kulpmont American Legion, VFW, and West End Fire Co.

Anthony is survived by his nephew, Frank Varano, of Bloomsburg; niece, Linda Turlis and husband, Myron of Kulpmont; as well as many other nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by three sisters, Caroline Dworak, Josephine Varano and Theresa Hasuga; and two brothers, Frank Varano and Samuel Varano.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Anthony J. Varano, 93, of 543 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont –

Graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Cemetery, Kulpmont with a Mass of Christian Burial that will follow the graveside service in the Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott Street, Kulpmont with Father Andrew Stahmer officiating. Arrangements are in care of C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 1053 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont, PA 17834, John W. Minnig, Supervisor. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott Street Kulpmont, PA 17834. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com.