Rick K Kabonick

Coal Township – Rick K. Kabonick, 62, of 1573 Trevorton Road, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, May 25, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, after several years of ill health.

Born in Shamokin on May 21, 1958, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Bessie M. (Jeremiah) Kabonick. He graduated in 1976 from Shamokin Area High School. He attended Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Rick worked for most of his career as a mechanic for B & L in Coal Township and later owned and operated Coal Township Auto World.

Rick enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State Football. He was an avid Nascar car fan and participated in many car shows with his Camaro, winning several trophies and ribbons. His other hobbies included collecting model trains and cars, cooking and baking, and spending time with family and friends at family gatherings and picnics.

Rick was a man of great faith, strength, and perseverance. He was a generous person who helped anyone in time of need. Rick had an infectious smile and always made people laugh with his great sense of humor. In his short 62 years of life he touched many lives.

Rick is survived by three brothers, Edward Kabonick and his wife, Bonnie of Halifax, Kenneth Kabonick of Coal Township, and Ronald Kabonick and his wife, Lisa of Dornsife; four sisters, Judy Long of Sunbury, Bessie Mae Weikel and her husband, Glenn of Coal Township, Cindy Kabonick and friend, Brad of Linglestown, and Bonnie Kabonick and friend, Rich of Harrisburg; three nephews, Justin Kabonick and his wife, Jess, Kyle Kabonick, and Seth Kabonick; five nieces, Melinda Sherwood, Kimberly Weikel, Amy Weikel, Kristen Weikel, and Kelsey Kabonick; Rick enjoyed spending time at his garage with his friends, Zack (who was like a son to him), Jim “Coach,” Wayne, Mick, Frank, and others. Rick was preceded in death by his parents.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Rick K. Kabonick, 62, of 1573 Trevorton Road, Coal Township – Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 11:00 am at Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 2nd and Arch Streets, Shamokin, with Reverend Robert Jones, officiating. Burial will be held following the service in Northumberland Memorial Park, Sunbury. Viewing will be held from 10:00 am until the time of service in the Christian Missionary Alliance. Arrangements are being cared for by Farrow-C.J. Lucas Funeral and Cremation Service, 240 W Chestnut Street, Shamokin, Lori Ann Campbell, Supervisor. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA  22215. To send condolences to the family please visit www.farrowfh.com