Alfred "Al" Andruscavage

Alfred “Al” Andruscavage, 59, of 128 S. Jardin St, Shenandoah passed away peacefully, February 4 in the loving care of his family.  Born in Shenandoah at the former Locust Mountain Hospital.  He is the son of Ann Wychulis Andruscavage and her companion Jake and the son of the late Alfred Andruscavage Sr.

He is a 1978 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School and he is retired from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation (Penn Dot).  He was a social member of the Columbia Fire Co, Shenandoah and he was a railroad enthusiast, and also loved collecting antiques.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife and caregiver, Cheryl Chiao Stanitis, a sister, Amy Andruscavage of Shenandoah, step-children – Samantha Stanitis with her husband Joseph Rutkowsky of Shenandoah Heights, and Anthony Stanitis of Shenandoah.  Al was a beloved Pop Pop to grandchildren Zoey and Scarlett Rutkowsky.  He is also survived by his in laws, Charles and Sharon Chiao of Morea, brother in laws – Michael and Charles Chiao, Albert Amberlavage who Al considered like a son,  and his close friends – John and Kathy Phillips of Ringtown.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the members of the Columbia Fire Company for their love and support during Al’s time of need.

It was Al’s request that services and arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family.

Memorials in Al’s memory may be made to the Hillside SPCA, 51 SPCA Rd, Pottsville, Pa, 17901

The Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah have been entrusted with the arrangements.

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