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Johnathan Thomas Butler Cholko

December 2, 1994 ~ August 12, 2020 (age 25) 25 Years Old

Johnathan Butler Cholko Obituary

Johnathan Thomas Butler Cholko, 25, tragically past away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Pottsville, PA. 
 
Mr. Cholko was born December 2,1994 in Pottsville, PA to Martha Schaeffer and John Jr. and Janice Butler. He was brother to Dustin Jones, Samantha, Elizabeth, John, and Gracie Butler, and Jeremy Schaeffer. 
 
Mr. Cholko was adopted by Joseph and Maria Cholko and their children Jessica and Kelly Cholko on April 2, 2003. He is survived by his fiancé, Colleen Richey, and their children Giuliano and Joseph Maggitti and Peyton Richey. 
 
Johnathan was a beloved son, fiancé, father, grandson, brother, nephew and friend who lived a passionate life full of freedom and laughter. 
 
Arrangements for the Richey family will be held at the Herron Funeral Home in Allentown on Monday, August 24, 2020 from 5-7pm. Arrangements for the Butler and Cholko families will be announced at a later date.
The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com 

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