Brian Joseph "Slim" Rokita
July 5, 1986 to August 1, 2026
Brian Joseph “Slim” Rokita, 40, of Jermyn, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with heart complications. He was born in Scranton; PA. Brian grew up in Jermyn/Mayfield and attended various schools including Lakeland and Mid Valley, before enlisting in the ARMY on and becoming a badass highly decorated Infantryman Purple Heart recipient and a member of 82nd airborne division at Fort Bragg and then stationed at Fort Campbell where he was deployed to Afghanistan. Brian was known for having the most understanding and forgiving heart even through all the hardships he endeared throughout the years. He is survived by 5 siblings, his mother, and most importantly, his son Kellin Rokita. Services will be held August 7th at 11-1 at McGoff-Hughes Funeral home, with military burial services at Primitive Methodist Cemetery in Dickson City where he will be laid to rest with his Grandma Shirley and his energy can go back into the earth as his final wish.
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Erik Edward Krisovitch
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Sending love and prayers to all who knew and loved him! My brother has touched so many lives with his love for his family and people he held close! He always had a big heart and was as loyal as they come! May his memory live on through the stories we share and the love he left behind and may GOD Watch over his son! Til we meet again I love you Brian and hope your living your best life up there! Look over all of us brother!
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Sarah Borsheski
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Brian and I hung out together in Jermyn as teenagers. He was always a kind, caring, loving person. He will truly be missed.
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Carole and Shawn Perdon
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We are heartbroken over the loss of Brian. Our thoughts are with his son, Kellin, and his family and friends. He will live on in the memories of those who loved him and those he loved. We love you. ❤️
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Chuck Truitt
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Your family is constantly in our prayers. May God's grace lovingly enfold you and bring peace and comfort that only He can give.
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Linda loughney
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You're going to be deeply missed.You are loved by so many..May you rest in peace .Love you very much!!!
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Jennifer Schel & Paul Perdon Sr
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Please accept our deepest condolences. All our love and prayers, Paul and Jenn
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Tiara
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Love you big brother.
Kellin is going to do great things, you did a great job. Praying so much for everyone and grateful for all of the support to him and Kellin.
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KenR Jr
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I pray for his soul and may he rest in peace.
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