Skook News Obituaries: May 24th, 2026
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Wil F. Zarecor, 89, of Pottsville passed away on Saturday while at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehab.
Born in Wauneta, Nebraska on March 25, 1937, he was the son of the late Herschel and Ella Trembly Zarecor.
Wil was the loving husband of Patricia Brown Zarecor. They were married 57 years.
Wil was a Wauneta Nebraska High School graduate class of 1954. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1962. Wil attended college in California and started his electronic engineering career with Communications Satellite Corporation in California, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. Wil worked with many other companies until retiring in 2005.
He enjoyed reading and driving. He was an expert gardener who often donated his food to the local food pantry.
In addition to his parents, Wil is preceded in death by his brothers, Dean, Dale, Donald, Dennis, Herschel “Shorty” and Jimmy; and sisters Ethel and Mary Lu.
In addition to his wife, Wil is survived by his children, Edward Zarecor husband to Sarah of Somerville MA, Scott Zarecor husband to Kimberly of Ames IA, and Janet Zarecor wife of Saar Elazar of Chicago, IL. He is also survived by grandchildren; Madeline, Henry, Max, Lukas, and Ella. Wil is also survived by his brothers; Kenneth, and Michael and two sisters; Barbara and Linda.
Services and interment will take place at a later date. Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven is entrusted with services. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.grabowskifuneralhomes.com.
Born in Wauneta, Nebraska on March 25, 1937, he was the son of the late Herschel and Ella Trembly Zarecor.
Wil was the loving husband of Patricia Brown Zarecor. They were married 57 years.
Wil was a Wauneta Nebraska High School graduate class of 1954. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1962. Wil attended college in California and started his electronic engineering career with Communications Satellite Corporation in California, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. Wil worked with many other companies until retiring in 2005.
He enjoyed reading and driving. He was an expert gardener who often donated his food to the local food pantry.
In addition to his parents, Wil is preceded in death by his brothers, Dean, Dale, Donald, Dennis, Herschel “Shorty” and Jimmy; and sisters Ethel and Mary Lu.
In addition to his wife, Wil is survived by his children, Edward Zarecor husband to Sarah of Somerville MA, Scott Zarecor husband to Kimberly of Ames IA, and Janet Zarecor wife of Saar Elazar of Chicago, IL. He is also survived by grandchildren; Madeline, Henry, Max, Lukas, and Ella. Wil is also survived by his brothers; Kenneth, and Michael and two sisters; Barbara and Linda.
Services and interment will take place at a later date. Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven is entrusted with services. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.grabowskifuneralhomes.com.
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