Jason A. Apsokardu

Jason A. Apsokardu, 49, of Chippewa Twp., formerly of Reading and Midland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 23, 2021.

Born May 6, 1971 in Reading, he was a son of Karen Bock Alston, Clinton, and the late Anthony L. Apsokardu. Jason was a well-known chef in the area, having formerly worked as chief chef at the Sewickley Café for over ten years, and later, at Yolanda’s in Monaca. Jason was the chef for the 2009 Stanley Cup celebration for the Pittsburgh Penguins at Mario Lemieux’s home. He was a diehard Philadelphia sports fan and had attended Grace Lutheran Church, Rochester.

In addition to his mother Karen, and step-father, Michael Alston, Jason will be greatly missed by his sons, Cody Apsokardu and Jason Apsokardu, Jr., both of Midland; daughter, Angellia Apsokardu, Midland; cherished granddaughter, Ja’Leah Lowe; girlfriend, Suzanne (Perine) Shaffer, Chippewa Twp.; two step-daughters, Cassie Shaffer, Nashville, TN, and Caitie Shaffer, Midland; sister, Stacey Cope, along with her husband, Richard Cope; step-sister, Lora Alston; nieces, Riley Cope and Madilyn Wilson; and nephew, Benjamin Wilson, all of Clinton.

As per Jason’s wishes, both visitation and service were private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the SCHWERHA-NOLL FUNERAL HOME, 600 BEAVER AVE., MIDLAND. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.