Stanley John Babcock

Stanley J Babcock, Sr., 89, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Friday, October 24 at home surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Born in New Philadelphia on March 13, 1936, he was the son of the late Paul & Elizabeth (Lickman) Babcock; and preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Shaud, and brother Paul Babcock. He has one surviving sister, Barbara Reinmiller of Kaska.

Married on September 2,1967, Stan was the husband of Charlotte (Reilly) Babcock.
They were married for 58 years.
Stan was a 1954 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

He was extremely proud of his time in the military. He was an Army Special Forces Group “Airborne” in Korea & Vietnam where he established & organized the building of an orphanage for 24 displaced children after the Korean War and before the Vietnam war.
Throughout his career, he was employed as a conveyor mechanic/material handling supervisor for Rapistan Inc. before starting his own business, the Babcock Co.

Stan was a member of St. Patrick’s Parish, Pottsville where he ushered for over 20 years. Stan was also a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks Lodge #207 from 1969 until it closed and served 2 terms as Exalted Ruler. He was an avid hunter. His love of muscle cars led to the birth of the Charter of the Gear Grinders Hot Rod Association in 1958 which he cofounded with the late Joe Burns, Sr.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by three children: Stanley J. Babcock Jr., of Pottsville, Charlotte B Granito, of Orwigsburg, & Michael J. Babcock & his wife Amy of Pottsville. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Jason A. Granito, husband of Kendra; Hannah R. Stevenson, wife of Sean; Celena M. Emerich, wife of Kyle; Maxwell Babcock; & Reilly Babcock; 5 great grandchildren, Magnolia Wynn, Mila Jay, Krew Lee, Rome Vincent and soon-to-be baby boy in March; as well as multiple nieces, nephews & great nieces & nephews.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Heartland Hospice for their dedication, exceptional care & deep compassion, with special thanks to Michelle & Denise.

Since 2017, Amy & Chris at LVHN Cardiac Rehab have been treasured additions to his life. Twice a week they were blessed with exercising his well being and have been such an asset to our family. We cannot thank you enough.

In lieu of flowers the family would prefer masses in his memory at St Patrick’s Parish @319 Mahantongo Street Pottsville  PA  17901 or consider donating to the Disabled Veterans of America in honor of Stanley J. Babcock. Support DAV Today! - Donate Today - Disabled American Veterans (DAV); help@ dav.org

Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Tuesday October 28th from 6-8pm at Robert A Evans Jr. Funeral Home in Port Carbon.

At the request of the family, the funeral service and interment will be private.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday November 8th at 10AM at St Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Pottsville. 

Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com