Gerald W. "Jerry" Hudock

Gerald W. “Jerry” Hudock, 78 of Pottsville, died peacefully Tuesday morning at home.

He was born June 26, 1945 in Pottsville, a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Mary Padelsky Hudock.

He was a 1963 graduate of Nativity BVM High School. 

He was an Air Force veteran during the Vietnam War while stationed in England.

Jerry was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

He was preceded in death by six siblings, Joseph Hudock, Jr., William Hudock, Elizabeth Hoover, Catherine Slavickas, Vincent Hudock, John “Jackie” Hudock.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years Diane Hudock; a daughter, Mara Lynn Arbogast and her husband, Steven, Coal Township; a son Matthew Hudock and his wife Sarah, Orwigsburg. He is also survived by and will be missed by his 5 grandchildren who called him “Pap-pap”, Avery, Aubrey, and Addison Hudock; Lydia and Bryson Arbogast; nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11AM Monday at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, with Rev. Kevin J. Bobbin as celebrant. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9am until the time of mass. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in St. John No.2 Cemetery, Pottsville. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

Please share your memories and condolences with Jerry’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com