Obituary of Marilyn Sobeck-Martin

Marilyn R. Sobeck-Martin Marilyn R. (Kane) Sobeck-Martin, 84, of Luzerne, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following a brief illness. Born the daughter of, the late Peter Joseph Kane and Helen F. (Ford) Kane. She resided in Kingston until her marriage to her first husband, E. "Jim" Sobeck, Jr., who passed away on July 9, 1982. She was also predeceased by her second husband, William J. Martin, on November 10, 2004. Her father unfortunately passed away when Marilyn was only eight months old and she was raised by her working mother, her grandmother and her Aunt Margaret R. Ford. Her first cousin, the late Rosemary (Collins) Balchun, was also raised with her following her own mother's passing. She was a proud graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1949 and was involved on all of the reunion committees until recently. She also attended Wyoming Seminary Business School and prior to her first marriage, was employed in the offices of The American Stores Warehouse, Forty-Fort, PA. After raising her 5 children, she was a founding officer of The Sobeck Corporation, Wyoming, PA along with her husband Jim and sons, Mark, Frank and Bob. Marilyn was also actively involved, until age 79, with her sons, Frank and Bob in the operation of Roof Pro Inc., Wyoming, PA. She loved her Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchild very much. She was their biggest fan at any sporting or school events that she was able to attend. Marilyn was a devote Catholic and Member of Holy Family Church, Luzerne, PA. She was also an active member, president and officer of many organizations, such as the former St. John Nepomucene Church Mother's Club, West Side Central Catholic and Bishop O'Reilly High School Mother's Club, Luzerne Lions Club Women's Auxiliary and the Boy Scouts of America in Luzerne. She was also a former enthusiastic member of the Woman's Bowling League of St. John's Nepomucene Church, Luzerne. She was predeceased by her first husband Jim and her second husband Bill and her beloved brother Frank J. Kane who passed away in 1993. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her sons, Jim Sobeck and wife Cindy, Mark Sobeck and wife Debbie, Frank Sobeck and wife Joline, Bob Sobeck and wife Meri-Ellyn and her beloved daughter Mary Lynn Pizzolato and husband Bill. Grandchildren, Jimmy, Thomas and Jillian Sobeck, Mike, Rich and Jenn Sobeck, Nick Sobeck and Jake Pizzolato and Great-Grandson, Wesley Sobeck; and cousins. Viewing will be held in Holy Family Church, 574 Bennett Street, Luzerne, PA on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 2-4pm and 7-9:00 p.m. The family will also receive visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the church prior to the Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated by personal friend, Rev. Louis Grippe, on Friday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow immediately after in St. John Nepomucene Cemetery, Courtdale, PA. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital; Good Shepherd Academy, Kingston; or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family would like to sincerely thank the clergy, Msgr. John Bendik, who was a childhood friend, Msgr. John Sempa, a personal friend, Rev. Leo McKernan, Rev. Peter Tomczak and Rev. Long of Kings College, who was the Hospital Chaplin, along with all of the Home Health Agencies and Care Providers, especially Home Instead Senior Care of Luzerne and its wonderful aides/care givers and staff. We would also like to thank the medical professionals, nurses, aides/sitters that were kind to our mother during recent stay at the hospital. All of these care givers, aides/sitters are most welcome to attend the services and luncheon to follow at the Woodlands Inn, Plains, PA. To leave a message of condolence for her family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.