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2010
Mlinar, John
V.
Zebrowski,
John J.
Kulikowski,
Julia
Emmett,
Rosarii C.
Reid,
Evelyn Marie
Gerstel, Guy
L.
Beautz.
Julia S.
Korshnak,
Josephine
Durante,
James J.
Zawisky,
Ronald
Komantauskas, Veronica
Killiany, Florence S.
Wulf,
Lorraine Helen
Wayman, Eva
Mae
Lowry, James
H.
Sterchak, DMD, Michael T.
Murnock,
Elsie R.
Sortino,
Patricia A.
Buck, Thomas
Fields,
Irene C.
Kovacic, Frances Katherine
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Mlinar, John
V.
August 30, 2010 [click
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John V.
Mlinar, 85, of Forest City, died Monday afternoon at Marian Community
Hospital, Carbondale. His wife of 55 years is Theresa Ciborowski
Mlinar.
Born
April 30, 1925, in Forest City, he is the son of the late Anton and
Anna Mihelc Mlinar. He was a graduate of Vandling High School and
Lincoln Technical School. John was a member of St. Joseph's Church,
Forest City. He was an army veteran of WWII. John was a member of the
Knights of Columbus, Linden, NJ and Forest City and was a member of
the Forest City American Legion. He enjoyed golfing and woodworking,
and he spent winters in Davie, Florida. He was a loving husband and
father and will be missed by all who knew him.
Also
surviving are two daughters, Susan Mlinar, Davie, FL, and Janice
Mlinar, Poland, OH, several nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by a brother Anthony J. Mlinar and a sister Mary Ann
Spoor.
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
10:00am in St. Joseph's Church, Forest City. Interment in St. Joseph's
Cemetery, Forest City. Viewing Thursday from 5-8pm.
Memorial Contributions can be made in John's name to the National
Kidney Foundation,
www.kidney.org.
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Zebrowski, John J.
August 26, 2010 [click
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John
J. Zebrowski, 94, of Loveland, CO and formerly of Forest City, died
Thursday evening at the Golden Peaks Nursing Home, Fort Collins, CO.
His wife is the late Marguerite Cianci Zebrowski who died in 1996.
Born
January 22, 1916, in Forest City, he was the son of the late John and
Victoria Slimko Zebrowski. He was a member of St. Agnes Church and
prior to retirement he worked at Endicott-Johnson Shoe Factory, Forest
City. He raised pidgeons and enjoyed gardening. He will be deeply
missed by all who knew him.
Surviving is a son John P. Zebrowski, Loveland, CO; two grandchildren
John T. Zebrowski and Annie Zebrowski; two sisters Celia Broncella,
Forest City and Helen Millus, NJ, several nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by a son Philip, 3 brothers Stanley, Leon, and
Frank, and 3 sisters Josephine and Mary Wojcik and Dorothy Risner.
Funeral will be Wednesday from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513
Main Street, Forest City, with Mass at 10:00am in St. Joseph's Church,
Forest City. Interment in St. Agnes Cemetery, Forest City. Viewing
Tuesday from 6-8pm.
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Kulikowski,
Julia
August 20, 2010 [click
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Julia
Kulikowski, 95, of Lakewood, died Friday morning at Marian Community
Hospital, Carbondale. She was the widow of the late Frank Kulikowski
who died in 1982.
Born
April 2, 1915, in Lakewood, she was the daughter of the late Thomas
and Helen Malinski. Julia attended Crosby School, a one room school
house in Lakewood. She was a member St. Juliana's Church and it's
altar and rosary society, Rock Lake. Julia was employed at NJY Camp in
Lakewood up until last year and Camp Onibar and Geneva prior. All
together she was there for 72 years. She also enjoyed crocheting and
playing BINGO. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be
deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is
survived a son Frank and wife Beverly, Lakewood; Two granddaughters
Beverly McGraw, Forest City, and Laurie and husband Kenny Shino,
Honesdale, a grandson Tom Kulikowski and wife Robyn, Lakewood; 4
great-grandchildren, Julianne, Madison, Tommy, and Dayle; a brother
Tom Malinski and wife Hilda, Lake Como; two sisters Celia Reiter,
Binghamton, NY, and Dolly Petroski, Jackson; several nieces and
nephews.
She
was preceded in death by three brothers Edmund, Gene, and Walter
Malinski and a sister Dolores Brooking.
Funeral will be Tuesday 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 from St. James Church, Pleasant Mount. Interment in St.
Juliana's Cemetery, Rock Lake.
Viewing on Monday from 6-8 pm.
Memorial Contributions can be made in Julia's name to St. Juliana's
Church, 612 Hudson Street, Forest City, PA 18421.
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Emmett,
Rosarii C.
August 5, 2010 [click
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Rosarii C.
Emmett, 79, of Forest City, died Thursday at Marian Community
Hospital, Carbondale. She was the widow of the late Robert F. “Skippy”
Emmett who passed away in 1999.
Born
June 9, 1931 in Archbald, she was the daughter of the late John J. and
Rosarii McGurrin Murray. She was a graduate of Archbald High School,
and prior to retirement, she worked as a seamstress in the local dress
factories of Archbald and Forest City. She was a member of St. Agnes
Church and it's Altar and Rosary Society, Forest City. She enjoyed
cooking, baking and crocheting, and loved to make afghans. She was
affectionately known as Mommy, Rosha, Grammy Rose, and Aunt Rosie to
more than just her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew
her.
She is
survived by three daughters Peggy, Mary, and Rose, all of Forest City;
2 brother-in-laws: Fred Garm and Fred Sherwood, 4 sister-in-laws:
Bernice Murray, Joyce Murray, Georgia Murray, and Margaret Emmett, and
many nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by 2 children: Robert and Rosarii, 6 brothers:
John, Joseph, Michael, Edward, Gerard, and Robert “Rusty”, 3 sisters:
Winifred, Mary, and Julia, a brother-in-law John Emmett, and a
Sister-in-law Ernestine Emmett Garm.
Funeral will be Monday 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 from St. Joseph's Church, Forest City. Interment in St. Agnes
Cemetery, Forest City.
Viewing on Sunday from 2-6 pm.
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Reid,
Evelyn Marie
July 30, 2010 [click
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Evelyn
Marie Reid, 82, of Uniondale, and formerly of Levittown, NY died
Friday evening at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. She was the
widow of WWII veteran, Mark A. Reid who died in 1989.
Born
August 1, 1927 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Willi
and Elise Detmere Petersen. She attended school in Germany and prior
to retirement she was a travel agent for Austin Travel in Mellville,
NY. She was also one of the first women to be named shift supervisor
for McDonald's Restaurant, Long Island. Evelyn was a Lutheran and the
matriarch of her family. She enjoyed animals and spending time with
her grandchildren. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be
greatly missed by all who knew her.
Surviving are a son David and wife Laura Reid, Uniondale and two
grandchildren Dale and Deegan, a sister Lotte Findling and a brother
Willi Petersen, and several nieces and nephews.
She
was predeceased by a brother John.
Cremation is through the Kevin M Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main
Street, Forest City.
Interment is at the convenience of the family.
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Gerstel, Guy
L.
July 5, 2010 [click
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Guy L.
Gerstel, 83, of Forest City, died Monday evening at the Taylor Nursing
and Rehab Center, Taylor. His wife is Frances Kamin Gerstel.
He was
born June 11, 1927 in Forest City, he was the son of the late Frank
and Frances Stranjar Gerstel. He was a graduate of Forest City High
School, a WWII Army Veteran and member of the Roman Catholic Community
of Forest City. Prior to retirement Guy worked as a machinist at
Hendrix Manufacturing, Carbondale. He was also the owner of Gerstel's
Tavern in Forest City.
Also
surviving are two sons Gerald, CT, and Guy, Forest City; a daughter
Gale Casini, MD; 3 grandsons and 2 grand daughters, a brother Gabriel,
CA; and several nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by a sister Frances Gerchman.
The
funeral was private with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
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Beautz,
Julia S.
June 21, 2010 [click
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Julia
S. Beautz, 98, of Forest City, died Monday afternoon at the Forest
City Nursing Center. She was the widow of the late Rudolph Beautz who
passed away in 1982.
Born
September 11, 1911, in Browndale, she was the daughter of the late
Stephen and Anna Chuley Susco. Julia was a member of St. John's
Byzantine Catholic Church, Forest City and prior to retirement she
worked as a sewing machine operator in the garment industry. She will
be greatly missed by her family.
Surviving are two daughters Barbara and husband James Cawley, Bowie,
MD and Mary Ann and husband Russell Henry, Forest City; 6
grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by four brothers, Michael, Frank, John, and
Nicholas; and two sister Mary and Anna.
f uneral
will be Friday at 9:30 am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral
Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City, with Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am in
St. John's Byzantine Catholic Church, Forest City by Msgr. John
Sekellick. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Forest City. Viewing on
Thursday 5-7 pm with Parastas at 7:00 pm.
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Korshnak, Josephine
June 9, 2010 [click
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Josephine
Korshnak, 92, of Forest City, died Wednesday morning at the Forest
City Nursing Home, after a short stay. She was the widow of the late
John Korshnak, who died June 19, 1995.
Born
May 25, 1918, in Forest City, she was the daughter of the late John
and Mary Marinchick Grum. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, the
KSKJ, and the American Slovenian Heritage Club, all of Forest
City. She was a graduate of Forest City High School.
Surviving are two daughters, Geraldine Swierczek, her caregiver, and
husband John, Forest City, and Marianne Price, Beach Lake; a sister
Maryann Ksenich, Erie; four grandchildren Theresa Price, Scott Price
and wife Kelly, Marie Peterka and husband Richard, Steve Swierczek and
wife Andrea, and five great granddaughters, Kaitlin and Abigail Price,
Hailey Peterka, and twins Josie and Jenna Swierczek.
She
was preceded in death by her brothers, Anthony, John, Edward, Louis,
and infant Francis.
Funeral will be Friday from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, Forest
City, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am from St Joseph's
Church, Forest City. Friends are asked to go directly to the church.
Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Forest City.
Viewing on Thursday from 5-8 pm.
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Durante,
James J.
June 6, 2010 [click
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James
J. Durante, 52, of Nazareth, PA, died Sunday. He was the son of the
late Joseph and Elsie Mattson Durante.
Born
July 28, 1957 in Bronx, NY, James was a graduate of Jackson Memorial
High School. He was a member of the Catholic Church, a 4th
degree Knight of Columbus, Jackson and a member of the Elks Club,
Lakewood. James was a carpenter and enjoyed building things. He will
be missed by his family.
He is
survived by three brothers, Joseph, Jr., Lakewood, NJ, John and wife
Dawn, Jackson, NJ, and Jeff and wife Doreen, Pleasant Mount, PA; an
aunt Betty Curley, Pleasant Mount, PA; 11 nieces and nephews and 2
great nephews.
A
memorial service will take place on Friday from 5 - 8 pm at the George
S. Hassler Funeral Home, 980 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson Twp, NJ.
Funeral will be Saturday, with a blessing service at 11:00 am in the
Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City,
PA. Visitation will be from 10 am until time of service. Interment in
St. James Cemetery, Pleasant Mount.
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Zawisky,
Ronald
May 15, 2010 [click
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Ronald
Zawisky, 67, Browndale, died Saturday at home. He was married to Susan
Tusar Zawisky for 42 years on April 27.
Born
August 16, 1942, in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Russell and
Ann Shamro Zawisky. Ron attended Forest City Schools and prior to
retirement, he was employed as a laborer at the Endicott Johnson Shoe
Plant, Forest City. He was a veteran of the Pennsylvania National
Guard. He was an avid hunter and he loved baseball. Despite a long
battle with Parkinson's disease, Ron never complained and was an
extremely hard worker up until his passing. A loving husband, father
and grandfather, spending time with his family was a priority. Ron
will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Also
surviving are a daughter Laurie Campbell, Liverpool, NY; a son
Stephen, Hershey; a sister Carol McCartney, Browndale; a brother
Robert, Uniondale; two grandchildren Bryson and Kailyn; and several
nieces and nephews.
A
memorial mass will be Friday at 10:30 am in St. Joseph's Church, 739
Delaware Street, Forest City.
The
family will accept friends at the church 10 am until mass time.
In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Ronald
Zawisky's name to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's
Research,
www.michaeljfox.org.
Cremation is through the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, Forest City.
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Komantauskas, Veronica
May 9, 2010 [click
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Veronica Komantauskas, 83, of Forest City died Sunday at the Forest
City Nursing Center. Born in Forest City, she was the daughter of the
late Frank and Anna Lawrence Komantauskas, who migrated to Forest City
from Lithuania in 1914.
The
family would like to thank the staff at the Forest City Nursing Center
and Dr. Tomazic for their kind compassion and care.
Veronica is survived by a sister Marion Stanavige, Hartford, CT.
She is
preceded in death by three brothers, Albert Koman; John and Frank
Komantauskas; two sisters Victoria Bonacci and Frances Dobishinsky.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial
contributions can be made to the Carbondale YMCA.
Cremation is through the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, Forest City.
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Killiany, Florence S.
May 5, 2010 [click
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Florence S.
Killiany, 80, of Forest City, died Wednesday evening at Marian
Community Hospital. Her husband was the late Michael Killiany who died
in 1986.
Born
March 18, 1930, in Forest City, she was the the daughter of the late
John and Cecelia Galinsky Para. A 1948 graduate of Forest City High
School, Florence retired from the Pangee Dress Factory. She was a life
time member of Sacred Heart Church, it's Altar and Rosary Society, a
member of St. Cecelia's Choir, and a member of the Forest City Senior
Center. Florence was an oil painter and a member of the Palette Pals,
Forest City. She liked BINGO and enjoyed trips to the casino. She was
also a dog lover. Florence was well loved by all her family and
friends.
Surviving are sons Michael, Carbondale; Paul, Forest City; and Joseph,
Carbondale; daughters Geri Gallagher, Carbondale; and Cece Rokavec,
Forest City. Six grandchildren: Michael and Kris Gallacher; Dan
Rokavec; Jessica and Emily Killiany and Kevin Killiany.; a
brother-in-law Michael Polly and sisters-in-law Joann Para and Martha
Killiany.
She
was preceded in death by an infant daughter Caroline, a twin sister
Mildred Polly, and a brother John Para.
Funeral will be Saturday at 9:00 am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral
Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City, with Mass of Christian Burial at
9:30 am from Sacred Heart Church, Forest City. Interment in Sacred
Heart Cemetery, Forest City.
Viewing on Friday from 5-8 pm.
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Wulf,
Lorraine Helen
May 3, 2010 [click
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Lorraine
Helen Wulf, 78, of Orson, died Monday morning at Wayne Memorial
Hospital, Honesdale.
Born
November 14, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late
George and Mary Towle Kenny. She was a homemaker and a member of St.
James Church, Pleasant Mount. Lorraine enjoyed knitting, crocheting,
and sewing and she cherished spending time with her family. She will
be greatly missed.
Surviving are a son Rudolph F. Wulf, Melville, NY; daughters Linda C.
and husband Willard Krooss, Windsor, NY; Geraldine A. and husband
George Krooss, Poyntelle; Mary Ann Houghton and fiancé Larry Neal,
Orson; and Alice Wulf, Patchogue, NY.; a brother George Kenny, Newport
Richey, FL; 4 grandchildren: Christine, Cody, Morgan, and Willie; and
several nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by a grandson George.
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 from St. James Church, Pleasant Mount. Interment in St.
James Cemetery, Pleasant Mount.
Viewing on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
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Wayman, Eva
Mae
April 29, 2010 [click
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Eva
Mae Wayman, 93, went home to be with the lord Friday, April 29. She
was a resident at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart.
Born
September 21, 1916, in South Preston, she was the daughter of the late
Orva J. and Clara Doyle Dix. She was married to the late Walter R.
Wayman on April 25, 1947. They lived in Port Cane, NY for 38 years and
then to Starrucca in 1985. He preceded her in death on April 19,
1996.
Eva
was a homemaker and member of the Buckingham Baptist Church,
Starlight. She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.
She is
preceded in death by brothers David, Oscar and twin Orva, and Olan
Dix, and a sister Etta Dix Chernesky.
Funeral Services will be on Monday at 1 pm at the Buckingham Baptist
Church, Starlight by Pastor David L. Norton. Visitation will be from
noon until service time. Interment in Shehawken Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions can be made in her name to the Buckingham
Baptist Church or to the Northern Wayne Fire Dept.
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Lowry, James
H. April
23, 2010 [click
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James H.
Lowry, 81, Forest City, died Friday evening. His wife is the former
Betty Zenewicz. They were married for 63 years on January 17.
Born
May 15, 1928, in Forest City, son of the late Howard and Pearl Wilton
Lowry, he was Trustee and a member of the Centennial United Methodist
Church, Forest City and a member of the Mt. Herman, Blue Moon Masonic
Lodge. Prior to retirement Jim worked as a foreman for Penn DOT and he
was the projectionist at the Maple Drive-In, and at the Circle
Drive-In. He also raced the #6 stock car for Well's Garage for 55
years. Jim was a member of the Forest City Fire Department, the Forest
City Ambulance, and he was a past president and member of the Forest
City Boro Council. He was also the Hearse Driver for many years at the
McGranaghan-Lesjack Funeral Home. Jim was a guy that would help
anyone. He loved his life and his family, and will be greatly missed.
Also
surviving are a son Bob and wife Rita Lowry, Browndale, three
daughters Debbie Thompson and fiancé Philip, Binghamton; Teri and
husband Bob Trusky, Forest City; and Carla and husband Dave
Stackhouse, Forest City; a sister Ruth Trella, Forest City, 11
grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Viewing will take place Monday from 5-8 pm at the Kevin M. Lesjack
Funeral Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City.
A
Memorial Service will take place on Sunday, May 2, at 10:30am in the
Centennial United Methodist Church, Forest City.
In
lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to
the Centennial United Methodist Church, Forest City.
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Sterchak, DMD, Michael T.
April
15, 2010 [click
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Michael T. Sterchak, DMD, 53, died peacefully Thursday morning in the arms of his
wife and children after a lengthy battle with cancer. His wife is the
former Joanne Pitoniak.
Born
June 7, 1956, in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Michael and
Helen Frances Hawkins Sterchak. He was a graduate of Forest City
Regional High School, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University
of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He was a member of the Roman
Catholic Community of Forest City. Dr. Sterchak's dental practice
served Forest City and the surrounding area for over twenty-seven
years. Professionally, he was a member of the American Dental
Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association and their constituent
societies, as well as the University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association.
He maintained a deep and abiding duty to his hometown which he
demonstrated through several means; most notably by providing dental
exams to local school students and residents of the Forest City
Nursing Center. He also served three terms as School Director on the
Forest City Regional Board of Education, one as president, and is a
founding trustee to the Forest City Regional Educational Foundation
along with his wife Joanne. His practice belonged to the Forest City
Commercial Association, for which he served as the 1994 Old Home Week
Chairman. He also volunteered his time in several capacities to the
Forest City Little League, Elkview Junior Golf, Boy Scouts of America
Troop 407, and Miss C softball during his children's growing years.
An accomplished golfer, "Doc" was a member of Elkview Country Club and
Panorama Golf Club where he played competitively and with his family.
Over his playing career, he recorded two holes-in-one.
Also
surviving are a son Michael A. Sterchak, a daughter Stephanie Sterchak,
and a sister Paula Lim.
He was
preceded in death by a sister Beverly.
A Mass
of Christian Burial will take place Monday at 10:30 am in St. Joseph's
Church, Forest City. The family will receive friends at the church,
from 10 am until mass time.
Viewing will take place Sunday from 2 - 5 pm at the Kevin M. Lesjack
Funeral Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City. Interment will be private.
In
lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the Forest
City Regional Educational Foundation (fcrsd.org)
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Murnock,
Elsie R. April
11, 2010 [click
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Elsie
R. Murnock, of Forest City, died Sunday afternoon at the Forest City
Nursing Center.
Born
in Forest City, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Timko
Murnock. She was a graduate of Forest City High School and was a
member of Sacred Heart Church, Forest City. Prior to retirement she
was employed at Ames Manufacturing, Forest City and then as Father
Augustine's personal secretary. She was a loving sister and will be
greatly missed.
She is
survived by two sisters Margaret Puntar, Forest City and Sister Ann
Patrice, Erie; and several nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by three brothers Michael Timko, Andrew Murnock
and George Murnock; and a sister Marion Homisak.
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 from Sacred Heart Church, Forest City. Interment in St.
John's Cemetery, Forest City.
Viewing on Tuesday from 6-8 pm.
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Sortino, Patricia A. March
9, 2010 [click
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Patricia
A. Sortino, 55, Forest City, died Tuesday morning at Marian Community
Hospital, Carbondale. She is the wife of Ronald J. Sortino, Forest
City.
Born
November 23, 1954, in Elizabeth, NJ, she is the daughter of the late
Robert and Mary Dering Newbery. She was a member of the Roman Catholic
Community of Forest City and an avid fisherman. She also enjoyed
gardening and baking. She was a loving wife and will be missed by all
who knew her.
Also
surviving are four brothers Bobby, Rahway, NJ, Tommy, Rahway, NJ,
Kenny, Elizabeth, NJ, and Mark, Browndale; three sisters Barbara
McCarthy, Woodbridge, NJ, Linda Hazen, Arkansas, and Mary Newbery,
Forest City; several nieces and nephews.
Cremation is through the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main
Street, Forest City, and a graveside service will take place on
Thursday March 18 at 1:00 pm in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Forest City.
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Buck, Thomas March
2, 2010 [click
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Thomas Buck,
45, of Forest City, died Tuesday at home. He is the companion of
Darlene Hunt, Forest City.
Born
December 17, 1964, in Carbondale, he is the son of Walter J. and Mary
Faye Riggs Buck, Clifford Twp. He was a graduate of Mt. View High
School and a self employed Mason. He enjoyed the outdoors and will be
greatly missed by his family and friends.
Also
surviving are two brothers Walter, NY and Stephen, Forest City; Three
sisters, Mary Sherrin, Olyphant, Linda Haney, Forest City, and Lisa
Hescock, Oregon. Several nieces and nephews.
He is
preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth; a brother, Ronald; and a
nephew Matthew.
Funeral on Monday from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main
Street, Forest City, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St.
Joseph's Church, Forest City. Interment in St. Anthony's Cemetery,
Forest City. Viewing Sunday from 6-8 pm.
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Fields,
Irene C.
January 23, 2010 [click
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Irene
C. Fields, 88, Jensen Beach, FL, died January 23rd in
Florida. She was the wife of the late Kenneth A. Fields who passed
away on July 16, 2009.
Born
September 23, 1921 in Forest City, daughter of the late Jacob and Anna
Novak Cempre. She lived in Jensen Beach, FL for 34 years , coming from
Kenya, Africa. She was a member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic
Church, The Martin County Golf Association, and the Stewart Woman's
Club, all of Jensen Beach. She was a former, North Carolina and South
Carolina State Ladies Skeet Shooting Champion. She traveled all over
the world and she liked playing bridge and golf. Irene enjoyed her
grandchildren and great grandchildren and she will be greatly missed
by her family.
Surviving is a son Robert and wife Barbara Fields, Vandling; four
grand children, Robert, David, Jonathan, and Kathryn; four great
grandchildren.
She
was preceded in death by a brother John Cempre.
A mass
of Christian Burial took place on January 25th in St.
Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Florida.
A
graveside service will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery at a later
date.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Irene C. Fields, to:
Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.
Local
arrangements by Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home.
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Kovacic, Frances Katherine
January 24, 2010 [click
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Frances Katherine Kovacic, 87, of Uniondale, died Sunday afternoon at
home. She was the wife of the late Evan Kovacic who died January 27,
1996. They were married on February 11, 1950.
Born
December 1, 1922, in Canadian, TX, she was the daughter of the late
William and Carmen Dickenson Crow. She was a member of the Roman
Catholic Community of Forest City and Pleasant Mount, she was a 1940
graduate of Canadian High School and she earned a Bachelor of Science
degree from Texas State College for Women, Denton, TX in 1944. Frances
worked as a laboratory researcher for Phillips Petroleum Company,
Borger, TX for 1944 to 1949. She has resided in Uniondale since 1979.
Surviving is a son William Kovacic and wife Kathryn Fenton, Clifton,
VA; a daughter Mary and husband George Ippolito, Carbondale; a sister
Elizabeth Wills, Hereford, TX; a granddaughter Jennifer and husband
William F. Esbrandt, Jr., Dunmore; a grandson Christoper DeHaven and
wife Jill, Uniondale; and two great-grandchildren Noah and Kaylee.
She
was preceded in death by two brothers James Dickenson Crow and William
Randolph Crow.
Funeral will be Saturday at 9:30am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral
Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City, with Mass of Christian Burial at
10:00am in St. James Church, Pleasant Mount. Interment in St. Joseph's
Cemetery, Forest City. Viewing Friday from 5 - 8pm.
In
lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Frances K. Kovacic
to: St. Joseph's Center Foundation, 2010 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA
18509.
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