Jason Edward Poore, 38, of Mahanoy City, Pa., passed away on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2020. Born August 4, 1982 in Somerville, N.J. he was the loving son of Tina Marie DeStefano of Burnham, Pa. and Edward Steven Poore of Mountain Top, Pa. Also surviving are his wife, Christine Saldukas-Poore, a beautiful daughter, Ophelia Catherine-Marie Poore, age 4, whom he loved and adored with all his heart; two sons, Jayden Gregg, 16 and Jordan Joseph, 15; A twin brother, Justin Steven Poore of Burnham, Pa; brother, Timothy Phillip McConnell of Lehigh Acres, Fla., twin brothers Vincent James DeStefano of Hampton, N.J. and Gregory DeStefano Jr. who preceded him in death on Jan. 30, 2008; grandparents Shirley Marie Earnest-McConnell of Milroy, Pa. and Timothy Phillip McConnell who also preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 2018; Grandmother Blanche Poore of Mountaintop, Pa. survives.
Uncles; Richard Lee Bailey of Levittown, Pa. and Travis James McConnell of Thompsontown, Pa.; An aunt, JoAnne Marie Kossey-McConnell, of Milroy, Pa.; Nephews, Timothy Phillip McConnell Jr. of Milroy and Cameron Steven Poore of Burnham; Two Niece’s Madison Ann-Marie Poore of Burnham, Pa. and Desiree Jade.
Jason attended Indian Valley High School, Lewistown, Pa. and worked as a machine operator at Insteel Wire Products in Hazelton, Pa.
Jason enjoyed Fly Fishing and River Fishing. He shared a love for Harley Motorcycles with his twin brother, and loved to ride. He enjoyed going to the gym and was a follower and a fan of The Grateful Dead band who he shared an intense love for with his wife Christine, attending many concerts over the years.
Jason’s happiest times were spent with the people he loved. He enjoyed outings, amusement parks, parties and gatherings with family and friends.
But the place Jason was happiest and the place he loved most was the beach. He loved the sand and the ocean and spent summer vacations with his family in Ocean City, Md. and always proclaiming his life’s dream was to live by the ocean one day with his family.
Jason was an amazing man. All who knew him loved him without hesitation. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and grandson. He lived his life to the fullest. Cared deeply for family and friends. He was a protector, strong in his beliefs, loyal and sensitive, always ready to defend and stand up for those he loved and cared about. He will be remembered for all these things.
Jason touched many lives in a special way. Losing him is a great loss that leaves a huge emptiness in this world and many hearts. Our loss is most definitely Heaven’s gain. He will be missed immensely.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at New Lancaster Valley Cemetery, Milroy, with Pastors Frank Trego and William Herrick officiating.
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