Jay Clair Shick Jr, 65, of Punxsutawney formally of York, passed away April 12, 2023 at his home.
He was born on November 22, 1957 in Youngstown, OH the son of the late Jay Clair Shick Sr and Suzanne Naomi (Exley) Shick. On May 7, 1998 he married Helen (Wittmann) Shick, who survives.
Retired, Jay worked as an loader operator for York Building Supplies. He had previously worked for PenRoc.
Jay was a avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was blessed with the gift of gabbing- he was able to talk to anyone he crossed paths with. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and how he would pick on people and if you knew Jay- that meant he liked you.
He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years Helen Shick; three children: Timothy E. Shick of York, PA, Tracey L. Bair of York, Pa, And Nicole R. Shick of Clarion, PA; two step children: Nicole E. Miller of Punxsutawney and Jessica G. Ehrhart of Delta, PA; six grandchildren: Halee Shick, Mariah Bair, Jayden Bair, Gavin Miller, Liam Shick and Ryan Shick; two brothers: Gregory L. Shick and his wife Jamie of NC and Vernon “Bud” Shick and his wife Connie of Punxsutawney and a sister, Nita Allessie of Punxsutawney.
At the wishes of Jay there will be no services.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc.
Online tributes can be made at www.shumakerfh.com
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