Obituary of Werner Paul Biskupek

Werner Paul Biskupek, age 82, of Hawley died Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rosemary (Smith) Biskupek. Born July 24, 1934, in Bremen, Germany, he was the son of the late Alfred and Rosa (Kowaczek) Biskupek. Werner played soccer for many years while living in Germany and carried the love of it to America, watching it every chance he had. He worked as a machinist at Port Jervis Sheet Metal prior to his retirement in 1996. Formerly of Milford and Tafton, he had been a Hawley resident for six years. Werner was a member of Matamoras Rod and Gun Club and loved to tinker. In his younger year he was an avid fisherman and boater, especially on the ocean. He spent many years vacationing with his family on the Jersey shore every summer until he bought a vacation spot in Lake Adventure in Lords Valley. They also visited many states throughout the years. A very hard-working and caring man, he always provided for and took good care of his family. He played a huge role in his grandson's life and adored him. He would always sing German nursery rhymes and lullabies to his grandson Dale, just as he did for his daughter Alison as she was growing up. He will be missed so much and took a piece of his family with him when he passed. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter: Alison McConnell of Lakeville; his grandson: Dale McConnell of Lakeville; two sisters: Ilse Guscioria of Trenton, NJ and Helene Biskupek of West New York, NJ; and one brother: Gunther Biskupek of New Jersey. He was preceded in death by a daughter Suzanne Biskupek and a sister Ursula Lawrence. A Memorial Service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Paupack United Methodist Church, Route 507, Paupack, PA. Private cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with final expenses.