Stewart  A.  Rarick , 68, of Orwigsburg, PA, Passed away peacefully,  Tuesday, July 26th, while in the company of family members and friends, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, Pa. on July 30, 1947, a son of the late Grace  G.  (Gerhard ) and John  A.  Rarick .

He was the husband of Christine J.  (Yost ) Rarick . They were married on September 14th, 1968, at Mc Keansburg.

He was a Blue Mountain Graduate, Class of 1965 and He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war era.

He was employed as an Lineman  at Verizon for over 30 years and retired in 2002.

A member of the Orwigsburg American Legion Memorial Rifle Squad for many years.

He was an avid hunter and enjoyed outdoor activities.

In addition to his wife, Chris, of 47 years, Stewart is  survived by

two daughters, Tracy  A. , wife of  David  Doll, of Orwigsburg, PA;

Kelly  L. , wife of  Steve  Skoff , of Orwigsburg, PA.

Grandchildren are Kasey L. Schaeffer, Jordan J. Skoff and Olivia K. Doll.

a sister, Diane S., wife of  Frank  Madeira , of Orwigsburg, PA;

two brothers, John M., widower of  Joan  Rarick, of Abington, PA; Richard  J. , husband of  Rose Ann Rarick, of Orwigsburg, PA.

Numerous loving Nieces & Nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Keystone Warriors PO Box 475 Blandon, PA 19510.

Private services have been entrusted to the Hamilton-Breiner Funeral home & Cremations Service, Inc of Orwigsburg