Charles W. “Chuck” Potoka II, 61, of Ruffsdale, died Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in Independence Health Systems-Frick Hospital. Charles was born May 2, 1962, in Mt. Pleasant, to Mary Lytle Potoka and the late Charles W. Potoka. Chuck was a graduate of Southmoreland High School class of 1980. After completing high school, he started working for H.W. Gongaware bus lines. Chuck then went on to start his own trucking business, now known as Potoka’s Trucking and Repair in Mt. Pleasant. He had such a passion for his business and would always go the extra mile for his customers. He was a lifetime member of the East Huntington Fire Department and served as treasurer for many years. Chuck loved spending time in the Smokey Mountains, watching dirt track racing, canning, spending time with all of his family, especially with his grandkids and nephews. In addition to his mother, Chuck is survived by his loving family, his wife, Denise Szabo Potoka; his son, Joshua Potoka; his daughters, Nicole Trout and Megan Fraicola (Jason); and his grandchildren, Aubrey, Callie, Brantley and Mason. He is also survived by his brothers, Scott Potoka (Trina) and Lonnie Potoka (Davina); his nephews, Anthony, Gregory (Maria), Jonathon (Robbie) and Brok Potoka; his great-niece, Lucia; his special cousins, Craig Potoka and Tracy Nicklow; and by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his father, Chuck was preceded in death by his daughters, Candie and Faith. Family and friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at GALONE-CARUSO FUNERAL HOME INC., 204 Eagle St., Mt. Pleasant. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. William Baird officiating. Interment will follow in the Szabo Family Cemetery, South Huntingdon Township. East Huntington Fire Department will hold a fireman’s service at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. To offer an online condolence, please visit our website at www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com.
Published by Tribune Review on Jul. 5, 2023.
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