Vahan Hakobyan

Vahan Hakobyan 27, of 501 West Third Street Mt. Carmel passed away as a result of a Kayak accident on the Susquehanna River.

Born in Yerevan, Armenia on May 5, 1993 he was the son of Shogik Nergeryan, his mother who survives.

Vahan was a graduate of Watertown High School in Massachusetts.

He was employed at the Walmart Distribution Center in Schuylkill County.

Vahan enjoyed everything nature had to offer. He was kayaker, hiker and loved animals. He also enjoyed working out.

Surviving in addition to his mother Shogik Nergeryan of Watertown MA are one brother, Arshak Hakobyan and his wife Amanda of Mt. Carmel; one sister, Ani Tokatlyan and her husband Haik of Stoneham, MA; two nieces, Fallon Marie Hakobyan and Leona Mary Tokatlyan; his beloved pet dog, Angel and his favorite feline friend, Shadow.

Preceding him in death were his sister Mary Hakobyan; grandmother, Sonik Mneian and grandfather Aizumani Nergeryan
Religious services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 11:00 am with the in the Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, 40 South Market Street, Mt. Carmel, with the Rev. Francis Karwacki officiating. Interment will follow in Northumberland Memorial Park in Stonington. A visitation will be held Friday morning from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at the funeral home. To leave a condolence for the family, please sign the guestbook at www.stutzfuneralhome.com.