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Harris,
William Jr.
Glodek, Bernice Stella
Kevis, Eleanor
Morrill,
Kenneth
Tietz,
Wayne Harold
Wagner, Patricia "Patty"
Zigon,
Thomas C.
Petronchak, Andrew "Hank"
Kennedy,
Lucille E.
Burik, Dr. Alexander J.
Paulin, Rose
Miluszusky, Ann E.
Garrick, Patricia "Patti"
Yakely, Mary
M.
Calafut,
Edward A.
Feddock,
William S.
Machek,
Veronica M.
Bloxham,
Christine B.
Simon, Ellen
T.
Vauter, Molly
Emmons,
William F.
Yaklic, Jean
M.
Grunski,
Harold
Quail,
Frances J. |
2011 Obituary
Harris,
William Jr.
November 25, 2011 [click
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 William
Harris, Jr., 63, of Forest City and formerly of Owego, NY died Friday
morning at home of an apparent heart attack. His wife of over 40 years
is the former Marlene Franceski.
Born
in Carbondale on December 31, 1947, he is the son of the late William
Harris and Rose Ewonishon, Simpson. He was a graduate of Fell High
School, Bloomsburg University, and Cortland, where he earned his
Masters degree in Chemistry.
Before
retirement he was a Chemistry teacher at Newark Valley High School,
Newark Valley, NY for 33 years. In his last year of teaching he was
awarded the Mr. Bill Harris Award, which is now given every year to
the teacher who exemplifies excellence and exceptional dedication and
devotion in the field of teaching. He was the advisor to the Student
Council, coached the youth soccer league, and tutored many in
Chemistry so that students could meet their requirements for admission
to college. He was known to also tutor friends of his wife, so they
could be accepted into a nursing program after being out of school for
several years. He was a member of Vestal Elks Lodge 2508, and the
Owego Elks BPOE 1039 where he was elevated to the organizations
highest rank, Exalted Ruler. He was an avid golfer and bowler, but his
true love was his garden and flowers, where he spent countless hours
weeding. The one thing he missed in moving to Forest City was his
inability to take with him his many blueberry bushes, and all missed
his delicious fresh blueberry muffins. He will be sadly missed by all
who knew and loved him.
Also
surviving are two children, William, New York City and Lindsey “Ruby”
with fiancée Rich Gorel, Forest City; 3 grandchildren Karma, Serafena,
and Jonah; a sister, Claudia and husband Joe Sladicka, Honesdale;
Brother-in-laws, Joseph and Debbie Franceski, Browndale, Michael and
Bernie Franceski, Bethlehem, and Sister-in-law Sue and Frank Goryl,
Moscow; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was
preceded in death by a daughter Kristen, father and mother-in-law
Joseph and Helen Franceski.
Funeral will be Tuesday at 10:00 am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral
Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City with a Mass of Christian Burial at
10:30 am in Sacred Heart Church, Forest City. Viewing on Monday from
6-9 pm and Tuesday from 9:30 am until time of funeral.
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Glodek, Bernice Stella
November 10, 2011 [click
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Bernice “Stas” Glodek, 87, a lifelong resident of Riverside, NJ went
to be with Jesus on November 10, 2011 at the Forest City Nursing
Center, Forest City, PA after a lingering illness. Her husband of 46
years was the late Frank G. Glodek who died in 1996.
Born
January 5, 1924, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late
John and Helen Maciejewska Ganski. She was a beloved and cherished
mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be remembered
kindly by everyone who knew her. Bernice was filled with love for her
family and now is leaving us this legacy of love to pass down to our
children. She was a beautiful confidant with a servant's heart. She
gave more than she received and touched our hearts in a special way as
only she could have done. She was supportive and funny, and a delight
to be around. She will remain a blessing to our family and we hope
that we too, can pass down the eternal treasures she molded to us.
Bernice was “Mom” and “Friend” and we will love her forever, for “Love
Never Dies.”
Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Astrid Glodek,
Thompson, PA; a sister, Helen Mitchell, Aston, PA; 4 grandchildren,
Britt and husband Anthony Ditcharo, Las Vegas, NV; Robyn and husband
Glen Lerner, Paradise Valley, AZ; Frank and wife Vanessa Glodek,
Rahway, NJ; and Andrew “Jake” Glodek, Phoenix, AZ; 7 grandchildren,
Kaleigh, Max, Arreanna, Camilla, Noah, Luke, and baby Jordynn; several
nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by 4 brothers: Bernard, Michael, John, and
Joseph.
Mass
of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 11 am, at Resurrection Parish
(St. Casimir Church), 502 New Jersey Ave, Riverside, NJ. Interment in
St. Peter's Cemetery.
Viewing Tuesday at the church, 10 am until mass time.
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Kevis,
Eleanor
October 27, 2011 [click
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Eleanor Kevis, 83, of Waymart, and formerly of Hancock, NY and Forest
City, died Thursday morning at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Her husband is
the late Michael Kevis.
Born
December 11, 1927, in Forest City, she was the daughter of the late
Joseph and Bridget Kuzzacavage Purisky. She was a member of St. Paul
the Apostle Catholic Church, Hancock, NY. She was an avid golfer and
enjoyed playing at Lake Lorraine Golf Course. She will be missed by
all who knew her.
Surviving are nieces and nephews including, R. Joseph, John, and James
Purisky, and Helene Coulter, and Janine Purisky.
She
was preceded in death by a brother R. Joseph Purisky and 3 sisters,
Helen Zefran, Irene McLaughlin and Anne Wetterhahn.
Funeral Service will be Monday at 11:00 am in the Kevin M. Lesjack
Funeral Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City. Interment, St. Anthony's
Cemetery, Forest City. Viewing on Monday from 10 am until time of
service.
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Morrill,
Kenneth
October 24, 2011 [click
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 Kenneth
Morrill, 67, of Pleasant Mount, lost his battle with cancer on Monday,
October 24, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. His wife of 47
years is Bonnie Urbanski Morrill.
Born
February 23, 1944, in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of the late
Gerald and Helen Donegan Morrill. Ken lived in New Jersey before
moving to Pleasant Mount 12 years ago, for retirement. Ken was a
family man. He loved his family and the always came first, with his
friends a close second. He was always there to help anyone who needed
him. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Prior to
retirement, Ken worked for Sipco Oil Company, Staten Island and Petro
Oil, NJ for over 30 years. He was a member of the Pleasant Mount
historical Society, and because of his hard work and time, the “O'Hara
House” was able to be open. He was also a member of St. Juliana's
Catholic Church.
Also
surviving are a daughter Deborah and husband Patrick Pruitt, Sr; a
granddaughter, Samantha and a grandson Patrick, all of Pleasant Mount;
two brothers Fred and wife Ceil Morrill, GA, and Richie and wife
Linda, NJ; a two nephews/sons, Jay Santos, Long Island and Wayde
Morrill, Pleasant Mount; a niece/daughter, Gerry Santos-Keeney and
husband Tyler, White Hall, PA. He is also survived by many other very
special nieces and nephews, who loved him very much.
Preceded in death by two brothers Gerald and James, and two sisters
Faith Rutherford and Eileen Santos.
Cremation services are private from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home,
Forest City.
Memorial contributions can be made in Ken's name to St. Jude's
Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN.
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Tietz,
Wayne Harold
October 11, 2011 [click
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 Wayne
Harold Tietz, 49, of Herrick Center died Tuesday afternoon after
injuries suffered in a accident at Elk mountain. His wife is Tara
Morrison Tietz.
Born
November 23, 1961, in New Jersey, he is the son of the late Harold and
Betty Hammond Tietz. He was Native American and a graduate of Dunellen
High School, Dunellen, NJ. Wayne was employed at Elk Mountain year
round for 15 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, and was a skilled Native
American craftsman. He touched the lives of everyone that crossed his
path. He was a loving husband and father, and will be greatly missed
by all.
Also
surviving are two sons, Jesse and John; and two daughters, Shea and
Tarwyn; a mother and father-in-law, Jean and Frank Morrison,
Brother-in-law, Justin Morrison and wife Michelle, and his entire
Native American community.
Funeral service will be Saturday at 11:00 am at the Kevin M. Lesjack
Funeral Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City. Interment Ararat
Cemetery.
Friends may call Friday from 6-9 pm, and Saturday 10 am until service.
Memorial Donations can be made to the Wayne Tietz Memorial Fund, c/o
Honesdale National Bank, 619 Main Street, Forest City, PA 18421 or
they can be dropped off at Arlo's Country Store, Uniondale.
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Wagner, Patricia "Patty"
October 8, 2011 [click
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 Patricia
“Patty” Wagner, 59, of Forest City died Saturday at home after an
illness.
Born
November 25, 1951, in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late
Stanley A. and Mary Kowalick Meheltz. She was a graduate of Forest
City High School, and previously worked as store manager for Tobacco
Road in Forest City. She was a NY Jets football fan and she enjoyed
watching NASCAR, especially Jeff Burton. She liked to go to the races
at Penn Can with James Wagner, and at one time owned a modified car
there. She was also a cat lover. Patty will be greatly missed.
The
family would like to offer a special thanks to the Hospice of the
Sacred Heart for their compassionate care in her final days.
Surviving are two sons, Ben Houman, Browndale and Kevin Wagner, Forest
City, three granddaughters, Adeline, Arcadia, and Lilly Ann; a sister
Dolly Cherneski, Browndale, and a brother Stanley Meheltz, Jr.,
Vandling.
Cremation is through the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main
Street, Forest City.
Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday from 5-7 pm.
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Zigon,
Thomas C.
September 22, 2011 [click
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 Thomas C.
“Zig” Zigon, 53, of Uniondale, died Thursday morning at the VNA
Hospice Unit, Scranton.
Born
June 5, 1958, in Carbondale, He is the son of Mary Sardinski Zigon,
Forest City, and the late Clarence Zigon. He was a graduate of Forest
City Regional High School, and was previously employed at NEP
Telephone Co., Forest City and most recently Grimm Construction,
Waymart. Tom enjoyed fishing and hunting, and he liked to tinker in
his garage. Most of all he enjoyed helping others. He was a loving
father and son and will be greatly missed.
Also
surviving are two daughters: Justine and husband Andrew Burrell,
Browndale, and Sara Zigon and Josh Wasylyk, Honesdale; a sister Joan
and husband Stephen Balog, Springfield, VA; a nephew Marcus and a
niece Valerie.
Cremation is through the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main
Street, Forest City.
Visitation at the funeral home on Sunday from 5-8 pm.
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Petronchak,
Andrew "Hank"
July 26, 2011 [click
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 Andrew
“Hank” Petronchak, 89, of Starlight and formerly of Little Falls, NJ,
died Tuesday at the Forest City Nursing Center. His wife Mary Majdic
Petronchak died in 2008.
Born
September 12, 1921, in Richmondale, he was the son of the late Basil
and Anna Risboskin Petronchak. He served in WWII as a corporal in the
Army Air Corp., prior to retirement he was a welder for Essex
Conveyor, Nutley, NJ. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be
greatly missed by all who knew him.
Surviving are two sons, John and wife Sabrina, Vernon, NJ, and Robert
and wife Lisa, Independence, NJ; a daughter-in-law Donna Petronchak,
West Milford, NJ, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren,
Brothers-in-law, Henry and wife Ann Majdic and John Majdic, both of
Vandling, nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by a son William.
Funeral will be Friday at 9:30am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral
Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City, with mass of Christian Burial at
10am in Sacred Heart Church, Forest City. Interment St. Joseph's
Cemetery, Forest City. Viewing Thursday from 6 – 9 pm.
Memorial Contributions can be made in Andrew's name to the Hirshberg
Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research at
www.pancreatic.org.
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Kennedy,
Lucille E.
June 27, 2011 [click
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 Lucille E.
Kennedy, 87, of Pleasant Mount, died Monday morning at Northumberland
Village, Northumberland, PA where she resided for the past 5
years. Her husband, Claude W. Kennedy died in 2001.
Born
in June 1, 1924 in Forest City, daughter of the late Dominick and
Elizabeth Jannicelli Marchiony. She was a graduate of Marywood
University, did post graduate work at the University of Scranton, and
was a teacher for 30 years.
Lucille began her career in Pleasant Mount, Thompson, and Lakewood,
PA. She did the majority of her teaching in Forest City Regional
School district, where she taught middle school and high school
English. She retired in 1988. She was well respected by teachers,
parents, and students and is remembered for her willingness to
chaperon bus trips and school events. She willingly went to
basketball playoffs, senior class trips, and even went to Europe with
students. She was responsible for senior home room and graduation
programs along with the traditional Veteran's Day and Memorial Day
programs.
Lucille was active and held offices in school, civic, and church
organizations including the PTA, American Legion, Belmont Fire Co.
Women's Auxiliary, and the Council of Women of St. James Parish. She
also served as Wayne County Republican Committee Woman. She received
the Governor's Award for Outstanding Citizen for fifty years of
continuous voting. Lucille was an avid follower of baseball,
especially the Yankees. She loved those Yankees! She was a caring and
loving mother and will be missed by all who knew her.
Surviving are 5 daughters and their spouses, Claudia Overacker and
Mike Cipollo, Troy, NY; Suzanne and Thomas Fitzgerald, Northumberland;
Denise and John Levchak, Allentown, Michele and Robert Fenstermaker,
Daleville; and Iva and Greg Swingle, Forest City; one sister Jeanne
Gehrig; 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, several nieces and
nephews.
She
was preceded in death by a brother Robert.
Funeral will be Friday at 9:30 from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home,
513 Main Street, Forest City with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10
a.m. in St. James Church, Pleasant Mount. Interment Wheeler Hill
Cemetery, Pleasant Mount.
Viewing Thursday, 5-8 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made in Lucille's name to St. James
Church or Belmont Fire Company.
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Burik, Dr. Alexander J.
May 28, 2011 [click
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Dr.
Alexander J. Burik, 87, formerly of Crystal Lake, died Saturday at the
Forest City Nursing Center.
Born
June 19, 1923, he was the son of the late Rev. Nicholas and Vilma
Kendrovski Burik. Alex was a member of St. John's Byzantine Catholic
Church, Forest City. He was a graduate of Lyola University of Chicago
Stritch School of Medicine. Prior to retirement he was a doctor of
General Obstetrics & Gynecology. He will be missed by all who knew
him.
He is
survived by three nephews, Gregory, Christopher, and Paul Burik; and a
grand niece Katie Burik.
He was
preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. Nicholas Burik, and Dr.
Theodore Burik; two sisters Helen Burik and Mary Burik; and a nephew
Theodore Burik.
Funeral will be Wednesday at 9:30am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral
Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City with Divine Liturgy at 10am in St.
John's Byzantine Catholic Church, Susquehanna Street, Forest City,
celebrated by Rev. Leonard Martin. Interment St. John's Cemetery,
Forest City.
Viewing Tuesday, 6-8 pm, with Parastas at 6 pm, by Msgr. John
Sekellick.
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Paulin, Rose
May 26, 2011 [click
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Rose Paulin, 92, formerly of Union Dale, died Thursday at the Forest
City Nursing Center. She was the widow of Felix Paulin.
Born in Forest City, daughter of the late John and Rose Stare Zgavec,
Rose spent many years with her husband operating the family farm until
their retirements. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church/Ascension
Parish and the Slovenian Heritage Club. She was the last surviving
member of the Union Dale Birthday Club.
She enjoyed baking, hiking and hunting. She loved spending time with
her family epically her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Forest City Nursing
Center for the compassionate and loving care of Rose.
She is survived by a son, William and wife, Mary "Pudgy" Paulin, Union
Dale; two brothers, Augusta Zgavec, Olyphant; and John Zgavec, Forest
City; a sister, Sylvia Curcio, Carbondale; a sister-in-law, Dorothy
Zgavec; two grandsons, William P. Paulin and wife, Carrie; and Richard
T. Paulin; four great-grandchildren, William III, Chad, Jared and
Eric; nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward Zgavec.
The funeral will be Saturday from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home,
513 Main St., Forest City, with Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of
Jesus Church/Ascension Parish, Hudson Street, Forest City.
Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Forest City.
Friends may call today, 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Forest City Nursing Center, Activity Fund, 915 Delaware St,
Forest City.
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Miluszusky, Ann E.
May 16, 2011 [click
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Ann E.
Miluszusky, 77, of Richmondale, died Monday morning at home. Her
husband is Joseph M. Miluszusky. The were married in 1952.
Born
February 19, 1934, in Richmondale, she was the daughter of the late
Michael and Mary Dovin Shino. She was a member of St. Anthony's
Church, Forest City. Prior to retirement, Ann worked as a teachers aid
for Forest City and Lakeland Schools. She was a talented homemaker
that raised four boys. She was always doing things for others and she
loved her grandchildren. Ann was a loving wife and mother and will be
greatly missed by all who knew her.
Also
surviving are four sons, Joseph and wife Susan Martin, Scranton, Brian
and wife Doris Miluszusky, Queens, NY, Kevin Miluszusky, Home, and
Gary and wife Kelly Miluszusky, Richmondale; 3 grandchildren, Alexis
Lea Martin and husband Brian Gammaitoni, Scranton, Mackenzie and Mason
Miluszusky, Richmondale; two sisters Marion Janezic and Veronica Urbas,
both of Richmondale; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by a brother Myron Shino.
Cremation services are private from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home,
Forest City.
Memorial contributions can be made in Ann's name to the donor’s
favorite children's charity.
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Garrick, Patricia "Patti"
May 1, 2011 [click
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 Patricia
“Patti” Garrick, of Vandling died Sunday after an illness. She is
survived by her husband of 40 years Joseph Garrick.
Born
in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Trelc
Polensek. She was a graduate of Forest City Regional High School,
Class of 1962. She was retired from the Paper Magic Group where she
had been executive secretary for 25 years.
Since
retiring she and her husband enjoyed traveling around the country.
She also enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles.
She is
survived by two sisters, Barbara Beautz and husband Joseph, Simi
Valley, CA and Antoinette “Toni” Oakey and husband Al, Greenfield
Twp., also an “adopted” sister, Sally Miller and husband Bob,
Englewood, FL, 9 nieces and nephews, 9 grand nieces and grand nephews,
and several cousins.
She
was preceded in death by a brother John, Jr.
A Mass
of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 4th at 10 am in
Sacred Heart Church, 612 Hudson Street, Forest City.
The
family will receive relatives and friends at the church Wednesday 9 am
until Mass time.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the Forest City Library, Main
St, Forest City, PA 18421 or to Ascension Parish Renovation Fund, 612
Hudson St, Forest City, PA 18421.
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Yakely, Mary
M.
April 23, 2011 [click
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 Mary M.
Yakely, 97, of Browndale, died Saturday evening at Marian Community
Hospital, Carbondale. Her husband John Yakely died in 1991.
Born
March 23, 1914, in Dunlo, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph
and Mary Krainz Skarl. She was a member of Ascension of Our Lord
Parish, Forest City and prior to retirement she worked for Plessy
Airborne, Hillside, NJ. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies
Auxiliary, the Slovenian Heritage Club and the SNPJ, all of Forest
City. She was a loving mother and will be greatly missed by all who
knew her.
Surviving is a son John and wife Deb Yakely, Alabama; a daughter Mary
Lynn Yakely, Browndale; a brother Frank Skarl, Union, NJ; 3
grandchildren Matthew, Christen, and Lindsey; 2 great grandchildren
Caleb and Natalie, several nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by 3 brothers Joseph, Tony, and Edward; and 3
sisters Angeline, Josephine, and Margaret.
Funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral
Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City with a Mass of Christian Burial at
11 am in Sacred Heart Church, Forest City. Interment St. Joseph's
Cemetery, Forest City.
Viewing Wednesday, 4-7 pm.
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Calafut,
Edward A.
April 22, 2011 [click
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 Edward
A. Calafut, 87, of Browndale, died Friday afternoon at Aseracare
Hospice, Peckville. His wife Mary F. Calafut died March 12, 2008.
Born
December 4, 1924, in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Frank and
Catherine Novobliski Calafut. Ed was proud of his service to his
country in the United States Marine Corps. during WWII in the
Phillipines, on Saipan and Tinian. He also served during the Korean
War.
Ed's
career involved heavy construction specializing on bulldozer
operations. He was responsible for many local landmarks including the
first slope at Elk Mountain, Route 81, dams, coal reclamation areas,
etc. He helped construct the 1964 Worlds Fair and other buildings in
NYC.
Ed was
always quick to lend a hand to help his neighbors. He loved working at
his son's business, spending time with his granddaughter and
family. He was loved and will be missed.
He is
survived by a son Edward J. and wife Kathy Calafut, Vestal, NY, a
daughter Kathryn and husband Bill Jones, Browndale, a brother John
Calafut, two sisters Mary Savage, and Nellie Payne, a granddaughter
Megan Jones, many nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be Tuesday at 11:45 am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral
Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City, with Mass of Christian Burial at
12 noon in Sacred Heart Church, Forest City. Interment in St. Agnes
Cemetery, Forest City. Viewing Tuesday from 9 - 11:45 am.
In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ed's name to Aseracare
Hospice, 749 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411, please specify
donation is for inpatient unit.
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Feddock, William S.
April 21, 2011 [click
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 William S.
Feddock, 89, of Forest City, died Thursday morning in a fire at his
home. His wife Alice Ross Feddock died in 1997.
Born
January 11, 1922, in Forest City, he was the son of the late William
and Blanche Julius Feddock. He was a member of St. Agnes Church and
prior to retirement he worked as an Industrial Engineer for Proctor
and Gamble, Mehoopany. Bill was a veteran of WWII and a member of the
F.C. American Legion Post 524, where he was past Captain. He was the
chief prize-gatherer for the annual Rizner Children's Fishing Derby
and a member of the Browndale Sportsman Club. He was a past District
Deputy of the local Knights-of-Columbus and a charter member of the
Board of Directors of Rail-Trail Council. His proudest achievements
came as a writer for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Assoc. where he
achieved numerous awards and achievements including the prestigious
Student Mentor Award and the 1993 Best Newspaper Column Award. His
“Tales 'n Scales” column appeared each week in the Forest City News
for over 25 years.
Every
Saturday, accompanied by his daughter, Bill would attend a different
church in the Scranton Diocese. He was on a pilgrimage that amounted
to over 100 churches visited and always receiving a special blessing
from the priest.
Bill
was a loving father and grandfather who had a tremendous love for God
and the outdoors. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is
survived by three daughters, Peggy Brager and husband Frank, Forest
City, Alice Morton, Arizona, and Patricia Konzman and companion Ron
Armstrong, Forest City; 4 grandchildren, Frank, Wes, Chris, and David;
3 great grandchildren, Kathy, Adam, and Maggie-Jean, several nieces
and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by a brother Tom and a sister Mary Alice Scalzo.
Funeral will be Wednesday at 9:30 am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral
Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City, with Mass of Christian Burial at
10:00 am in Sacred Heart Church, Forest City. Interment in St.
Agnes Cemetery, Forest City. Viewing Tuesday from 5-8 pm.
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Machek,
Veronica M.
March 23, 2011 [click
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Veronica M. Machek, 93, of Pleasant Mount, died Wednesday morning at
the Forest City Nursing Home. Her husband Frank Machek died in 1992.
Born
July 28, 1917 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late John
and Agnes Deigan Comerford. She was a graduate of Hunter Prepatory
College, NY She was a member of St. James Church, Pleasant Mount, and
it's altar and rosary society. She was also a member of the Belmont
Fire Company Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. Prior to
retirement she was a secretary for Metropolitan Life Insurance, a
homemaker and she helped run the family farm for many years. She loved
animals, especially her sheep. She will be greatly missed by all who
knew her.
Surviving are nieces and nephews including Joseph Machek, Browndale
and Mary Ann Obelenus, Forest City, and several cousins in Ireland.
She
was preceded in death by a brother William and two sisters Agnes
Lawless and Rita Butela.
Funeral will be Saturday with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St.
James Church, 361 Great Bend Tpk, Rt 371, Pleasant Mount. Interment in
St. James Cemetery, Pleasant Mount. Viewing Saturday at the church
from 9:00 am until Mass time.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. James Church or to the
Dessin Animal Shelter, www.dessinshelter.com.
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Christine B. Bloxham
March 22, 2011 [click
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 Christine
B. Bloxham, 83, of Forest City, died Tuesday evening at Wayne Memorial
Hospital, Honesdale. Her husband Richard L. Bloxham died in 1988.
Born
December 16, 1927, in Forest City, she was the daughter of the late
Ignatious and Angeline Jurjorvic Gros. She was a graduate of Forest
City High School, a member of the Clifford United Methodist Church,
and a homemaker. She was an honorary member of the Phoenix
Club. Christine enjoyed sending greeting cards and her true passion
was knitting, where she made sweaters for the charity, “Knit for
Kids”. She also sponsored a boy from the Philippines. She loved her
grandchildren and great grandchildren, and always had a positive
outlook on life. She will be greatly missed by her family and
friends.
Surviving are three daughters Nyoma and husband Al Schiavone, Windgap,
Nanette Bloxham, Dundaff, and Melanie and husband Jack McHale,
Browndale; two sons Richard and wife Denise Bloxham, West Clifford,
and Robert and wife Judy Bloxham, Clifford Twp, 12 grandchildren, 5
great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by brothers, Stanley and Ray; sisters Mary,
Jean, and Angeline;sons Gregory and Roger; and a grandson Robert Jr.
Funeral service will be Saturday at 1:00 pm in the Clifford United
Methodist Church, Route 106, Main Street, Clifford. Interment in
Willow View Cemetery, Clifford.
Viewing Friday from 5 to 8 pm at the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home,
513 Main Street, Forest City and Saturday from noon until service time
at the church.
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Simon, Ellen
T.
March 15, 2011 [click
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 Ellen T.
Simon, 95, of Vandling, died Tuesday afternoon at Moses Taylor
Hospital, Scranton. Her husband John Robert Simon died in 1987.
Born
April 14, 1915, in Vandling, she was the daughter of the late John and
Mary Cox Kilpatrick. She was a graduate and salutatorian of her class
in the Vandling School. She was a member of St. Agnes Church, Forest
City, it's Altar and Rosary Society, and was active in the Thursday
Evening Prayer Group. Prior to retirement she worked for the Telephone
Company, the Vandling Post Office, and was a seamstress at area dress
factories. She was a member of the ILGWU. Ellen volunteered her time
to drive area residents that couldn't get to church, and she drove
until she was 90. She was a talented sewer, who enjoyed needlepoint,
and made crafts and clothes. She was the matriarch and caregiver for
the family. She was noted for her sense of humor and was famous for
her cream puffs at the church bake sales. She was a loving mother and
grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Surviving are a son Eugene and wife A. Kealii Simon, Hawaii; two
daughters Mary and husband John Cook, Waymart, and Roberta and husband
James Logar, Browndale; 9 grandchildren, Sean, Christopher, Arielle,
Nicholas, Aaron, Joshua, Gabriel, Kelsey, and Caelin; 5 great
grandchildren, Chelsea, Alexandria, Barbara, Dakota, and Montana,
several nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by brothers Francis and Joseph, and a sister
Mary.
Funeral will be Saturday at 9:30 am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral
Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City with a Mass of Christian Burial at
10 am in St. Joseph's Church, Forest City. Interment St. Agnes
Cemetery, Forest City.
Viewing Friday, 5-8 pm.
Memorial contributions can be made in Ellen's name to the Maryknoll
Priests at
www.maryknollsociety.org.
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Vauter, Molly
February 27, 2011 [click
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 Molly
Vauter, 88, of Forest City died Sunday evening at the Forest City
Nursing Center. Her husband, Peter Vauter, died in 2003.
Born
July 5, 1922 in Forest City, she was the daughter of the late Anton
and Agnes Gantar Erzen. She was a graduate of Forest City High School
and prior to retirement she worked for several area dress
factories. She was a member of St. Agnes Church and it's choir. She
enjoyed quilting, gardening and baking. She will be deeply missed by
all who knew her.
Surviving are two sons, Richard and wife Bonnie, Waymart and Peter and
wife Denise, East Stroudsburg; six grandchildren, Rebecca, Amy, Isaac,
Lauren, Benjamin, and Caitlyn; two great grandchildren, Makayla and
Luke; two brothers, Charles, East Brunswick, NJ and James, Carbondale;
a sister Dorothy, Bethesda, MD, nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by a son Mark, and sisters Mary, Cecelia,
Marcella and Eva.
Funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral
Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City, with Mass of Christian Burial at
11 am in St. Joseph's Church, Forest City. Interment in St. Agnes
Cemetery, Forest City.
Viewing Thursday from 9–10:30 am.
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Emmons,
William F.
February 25, 2011 [click
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 William
F. Emmons, 80, of Herrick Center, died Friday evening at home. His
wife is the late Sallie Russell Emmons who died in 2001.
Born
September 12, 1930, son of the late John and Anna Maslar Emmons. He
was a graduate of Herrick Center School and valedictorian of his
class. He was of Catholic faith and prior to retirement he worked
construction for Operating Engineers for 34 years. He was also a
former Susquehanna County Game Commission Official. Bill belonged to
the Freedom Lodge 328, Thompson and was a Mason for over 50 years. He
loved hunting and fishing and was an avid bird watcher. He will be
greatly missed by all who knew him.
Surviving are five daughters, Linda and husband Pat Gormley, Clayton,
NJ; Vickie Gregg, Olyphant; Bonnie and husband Gene Corey, Moscow;
Jill and husband Joseph Baron, Forest City; and Wendy Emmons, Herrick
Center; a son, William R. Emmons and wife Angie, ND, a daughter in law
Marge Lockett, Herrick Center; a brother Eugene Emmons, Carbondale; 4
sisters Arlene Rasmussen, Herrick Center; Martha and husband Louis
Kotar, Vandling; Lorraine Thompson, Binghamton; and Eunice and husband
Joseph Lozinak, Forest City; 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren,
nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by a son Danny Lockett, a brother George Emmons, and
a nephew Ricky Emmons.
Funeral will be Wednesday with a 10:30 am blessing service in the
Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City.
Interment in Myers Cemetery, Herrick Center.
Viewing Tuesday from 5-8 pm.
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Yaklic, Jean
M.
February 15, 2011 [click
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Jean
M. Yaklic, 85, of Browndale, died Tuesday morning at Marian Community
Hospital, Carbondale. Her husband Henry J. Yaklic, died in 1991.
Born
July 29, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Anna Smith
Gursky. She graduated from Forest City High School and was a
bookkeeper prior to retirement. She was a member of St. Joseph's
Church and she was an avid baker. Jean enjoyed spending time with her
family and especially with her grandchildren. She will be greatly
missed by all who knew her.
She is
survived by 4 sons: Glenn and wife Marguerite, Scranton; Carl, Robert,
and Kenneth, all of Browndale; a daughter Kathleen and husband Kevin
White, Browndale, a sister Ruth Ostanek, Binghamton, a brother Paul
Gursky, Vestal, 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and several
nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by a son Ronald, a brother Robert, and a
granddaughter Paula.
Funeral will be Friday at 9:30 am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral
Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City, with Mass of Christian Burial at
10:00am in St. Joseph's Church, Forest City. Cremation to follow.
Viewing Thursday from 4-7 pm.
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Grunski,
Harold
January 11, 2011 [click
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 Harold
Grunski, 92, of Waymart, died Tuesday morning at the Forest City
Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Olive Robinson Grunski
who died in 1994.
Born
August 25, 1918, in Waymart, son of the late Walter and Camilla
Boraski Grunski. He was a graduate of Aldenville School and a member
of Sacred Heart Church, Forest City. He was a dairy farmer, and he
delivered eggs and produce. Harold was a member of the Beekeepers
Association, Honesdale, the Dairymens League, and a member of the
Polish Alliance. He was great at making honey and sweet cider and he
loved is dog Buddy. After his beloved wife Olive passed away, not many
days passed by without him saying ”It's a heck of a life without a
wife.” He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He would say
“that all his do's are done.”
He is
survived by a nephew Bill Grunski, Waymart and two nieces Marianne
Pribula, Clifford Twp., and Joan Rine, Napanoch, NY, and dear friends
Gene and Celestine Cicco, Forest City.
He was
preceded in death by two brothers Alex and Stanley, and two sisters
Harriet and Mary.
Funeral will be Saturday from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513
Main Street, Forest City, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in
Sacred Heart Church, Forest City. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery,
Forest City. Viewing Friday from 4-7 pm.
Friends are asked to go directly to church on Saturday morning for the
mass.
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Quail,
Frances J.
January 1, 2011 [click
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Frances J. Quail, 62, of Greeley, died Saturday at home. Her
companion was the late Glenn Hayward who died March 16, 2009.
Born
December 29, 1948, in Dover, NJ, daughter of the late Clayton and
Clara Caskey Quail. She was a homemaker and previously worked for RC
Mechanical, Roxbury NJ. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Surviving are a son Glenn Quail, White Mills and a daughter Ann
Cabrera, Webster, SD and formerly of Forest City; 3 brothers James
Quail, William Quail, and Ronald Quail; and 2 sisters Eleanor Totten,
and Lydia Searfoss; 4 grand children Joseph, Modesta, Angela, and
Angel III.; several nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by brothers Clayton and Robert and a sister
Clara.
Cremation services are private from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home,
Forest City.
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