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Source URL: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizensvoice/name/andrew-chopko-obituary?id=10047001
Source: Legacy.com, obituary published by Citizens Voice, May 31 to Jun. 1, 2021
Captured: 2026-10-25
NOTE: This obituary documents the SEPARATE Wilkes-Barre Chopko family (Andrew Chopko + Mary Petro). The tree's research relies on it as an exclusion: this household is documented as a different family from George F. Chopko's, NOT merged.
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Andrew J. Chopko, 74, of Wilkes-Barre passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Petro Chopko. He was educated in the city schools and was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Class of 1964.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed at TOPPS Chewing Gum for many years.

He was a member of the Parish of St. Andre Bessette, Wilkes-Barre, having been a life member of Holy Saviour Church, East End section of Wilkes-Barre, prior to its closure.

Andrew was an avid fan of NASCAR and football.

Preceding him in death was a sister, Mary Ann Chopko.

Surviving are sisters, Rosemary Shedlock and her husband, Daniel, Wilkes-Barre; Jean Lewis, Wilkes-Barre; several nieces, nephews and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Parish of St. Andre Bessette, 668 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. The Rev. Kenneth M. Seegar, pastor, will serve as celebrant and homilist.

Interment with Rite of committal will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp.

Arrangements are by John V. Morris Family Funeral Homes Inc., 625 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705.

Published by Citizens Voice from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2021.