Charles F. "Skeeter" Wasko

Charles F. "Skeeter" Wasko, age 69, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 23, 2021, at his Scott Twp. home. He was born on Wednesday, April 4, 1951 in Berwick, a son of the late Marvin Earl Wasko and Catherine Betty (Sponenberg) Harter. Charles graduated from the Berwick Area High School in 1969 and expanded his education by attending Electronic Institutes, Harrisburg, graduating in 1971. On April 13, 1985, Charles married his loving wife, the former Pamela K. Rhodes. For over 40 years, Charles was employed by AT&T as a Communication Technician, the last 24 years he worked at the AT&T Roaring Creek Earth Station near Catawissa until his retirement in 2012. He served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, 109th Infantry Company C in Berwick as a Field Radio Mechanic and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant E5 in 1977. He was interested in radio communications and electronics, received his Ham Radio License in 1967 with the call sign of WA3IIA. He was a member of the Columbia Montour Amateur Radio Club, the American Radio Relay League and The American Legion Post #273, Bloomsburg. Charles enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, ham radio operating, metal detecting, driving his Shelby GT 500 and working on old radios. He attended Ridge Street United Methodist Church, Bloomsburg. Survivors include his beloved wife of 35 years, Pamela K. Wasko of Bloomsburg, two daughters, Tara Lynn wife of Rodney Grasley of Berwick, Dee Marie wife of Thomas Six of Finksburg, MD, five grandchildren, Stone S. Silvetti, Mason C. Silvetti, Allison N. Six, Jacob A. Six, Michael T. Six, a sister, Gail Stradnick and companion Gary Bankes of Berwick, two half-brothers, John Harter, III, Todd Harter, his step-father, John Harter, Jr. of Berwick, step-mother, Sandy Wasko of Berwick, a sister-in-law, Dianne L. Rhodes of Numidia, brother-in-law, Thomas P. Rhodes of Numidia, and a nephew, Scott Hummel of Berwick. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, March 29, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth streets, Bloomsburg. Funeral services will begin on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor Virginia C. Bailey, officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Berwick with military honors provided by the combined VFW and American Legion groups. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to be serving the Wasko family. Memorial contributions in Charles's name are suggested to: Animal Resource Center, PO Box 439, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815.

Charles F. "Skeeter" Wasko

April 4, 1951 - March 23, 2021