Francis "Vic" J. Vukmanovich, 87, of Pine Grove, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at Tremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born February 10, 1933 in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Anton and Helena (Weidman) Vukmanovich.

He was a member of the Church of St. Patrick, Pottsville.

Francis proudly served his country during the Korean War, serving in the United States Army. Prior to retiring in 2000 he was employed by United Metal Receptacle Corporation as a customer service manager.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years,  Patricia M. (Beiswenger) Vukmanovich; sons, Barry Booterbaugh husband of Rose, Pottsville, Mark Vukmanovich husband of Marie, Drums; daughter, Deborah Booterbaugh, Pottsville; grandchildren, Gina wife of Anthony Corotto, Stacy Booterbaugh, Aaron Booterbaugh, Ashly Vukmanovich, great grandchildren Russell Fort, Gabriella Fort, and Owen Corotto, Father Paul Robine, and Sister Patricia Weidman.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11AM on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the Church of St. Patrick. Interment with military honors will follow at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Hillside, Pottsville. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to St. Jude's Hospital, Memorial Giving 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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