Anthony S. "Tony" Zaloga

Anthony S. "Tony" Zaloga, 80, of rural Benton, (Jordan Township, Lycoming County), died early Thursday morning, April 13, 2023 at his home.

Born January 15, 1943 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Anthony and Margaret (Freach) Zaloga.  He and his wife, Jacklyn (Russell) Zaloga, would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 27th.

Tony was a 1960 graduate of Neshaminy High School in Langhorne and then faithfully served his country in the U. S. Air Force.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers, Local 542 and retired in 2002.

Tony was a member of the Millville American Legion and had also been a member of the Unityville Volunteer Fire Company.  He enjoyed hunting and cutting wood.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Jackie, are his two sons:  Tony Zaloga and his wife, Sally, of Drums; Brian Zaloga and his wife, Jennifer, of Berwick; four grandchildren:  Anthony, Zachary, Ryan  and Andrea and a sister, Margaret Wells, of Mt. Pocono.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Diana Zaloga.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family under the direction of the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., Benton.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to:  Rescue Pets Serving Vets, 4793 Red Rock Road, Benton, PA 17814.  The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc.,  of Benton, is honored to serve the Zaloga Family.  For online condolences or for additional information, please visit our website:  www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

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