\t\t\tArthur Richard Bockelkamp \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Arthur Richard Bockelkamp, 82, of West Abington Township, passed away at home Sunday (3-8-2026). He and his loving wife, Joanne M. Bonczek Bockelkamp, were married 58 years.<\/p>\n
\nBorn in Scranton, the son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Oschmann Bockelkamp, he was a graduate of West Scranton High School and later earned an associate\u2019s degree from Keystone College. He was a switchman for Verizon, formerly Bell Telephone, for many years until his retirement. He was a member of St. Matthew\u2019s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Scranton, a veteran of the US Navy and a member of the Waverly Lodge Masonic Temple.<\/p>\n
\nArt was a simple man who loved traveling and spending winters in sunny Florida. He was a jack-of-all-trades who loved to tinker in his garage. There was nothing he couldnt fix; a skill he passed along to his children. He was a family man who loved unconditionally and was especially proud to be considered a grandfather to his daughter\u2019s godchildren.<\/p>\n
\nSurviving in addition to his wife are a daughter Heidi Bockelkamp, West Abington Twp.; a son Richard G. Bockelkamp (Bill Gallop), Rehoboth Beach, DE; numerous nieces and nephews and grand dogs Luna and Agnes.<\/p>\n
\nHe was preceded in death by a sister Lois Deutsch.<\/p>\n
\nFuneral will be Wednesday (3-18-2026) at 11:30 am in the St. Matthew\u2019s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 425 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, PA 18510, with services by Rev. Justin Tigerman, pastor.<\/p>\n
\nVisitation will be held Wednesday from 10:30 11:30am in the church.<\/p>\n
\nIn lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to local animal shelter or favorite charity.<\/p>\n
\nArrangements entrusted to Corey Brian Strauch Funeral Home, Scranton.<\/p>\n
\nArthur Richard Bockelkamp<\/p>\n
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