Sunday, June 15, 2008

The LuLac Edition #499, June 15th, 2008


PHOTO INDEX: ME AND MOM.


MOM


Mrs. Mary E. Yonki of Pittston, my mom, passed away tonight at 7:20PM at Geisinger Medical Center in Plains after a long and painful illness. She died on the 65th anniversary of her wedding day. For obvious reasons, we'll be taking some time.


OBITUARY


Mary E. ( Marion) Yonki of Pittston died Sunday evening in Geisinger Medical Center, Plains after a long illness. She passed away on the 65th Anniversary of her wedding day.
Born August 11th, 1921, she was the daughter of Andrew and Susan Pribula of Exeter. In addition to being a loving spouse and mother, during her lifetime she worked in various jobs which included Department manager at Grant’s and K Mart in the 70s and 80s, assembly worker at Consolidated Cigar, West Pittston in the 1960s and in the 1950s as a nanny. She was active in the Parent Teacher Organization of St. John the Baptist School, the Holy Rosary Society and most recently was a member of the Cosmopolitan Senior Citizens Club in Exeter and the Senior Citizens Center in Pittston. She was a 1939 graduate of St. Cecilia High School in Exeter.
She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen in 1980, and an infant daughter in 1950, brothers John Pribula, Andrew Pribula , Thomas “Tim” Pribula, sisters Mary Seman, Susan Dziak, Helen Pribula, Verna Pribula, Anne Pribula, and Margaret Pribula. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Barnett and her husband Owen of Pittston with whom she resided, David and Mary Ann Yonki of Wilkes Barre as well as a grandson Troy Barnett. Also surviving are brothers Joseph Pribula of Exeter and Leonard Pribula of West Pittston as well as a sister Elizabeth Zujkowski, Duryea.
Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8pm at the Bernard Pointek Funeral Home, Main Street in Duryea. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on 9:30AM at Holy Rosary Church, Duryea. Internment will be at St. John the Baptist Slovak Cemetery, Schooley Avenue in Exeter.

14 Comments:

At 9:22 AM, Blogger David Foglietta, M.A. said...

My condolences on the passing of your mother.....

 
At 4:01 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

David:
I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am about your mom. I remember her as a vibrant person full of life and always making people smile. Even though I criticized you in the past, I have to say you were raised well. Be strong.
YOUR KOMOTION DATE FROM DURYEA

 
At 4:14 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dave, Sorry for the loss. I met your mom a few times when she went to St. John the Baptist Church. She was a joy and a great human being. Hang in there.

 
At 7:11 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

David,
Sorry to hear the sad news. One of the 13 kids in pre depression America? Wow that must've been something.

 
At 11:40 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dave, Just a quick shout to say very sorry for your loss. Your inclusion in your mom in your writings says much about the bond you two shared. Again, sorry.

 
At 9:13 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Dave. So sorry to hear about your mom. What a loss. I know how you feel. May God give you special stregnth through this trying time.

Tom Woods

 
At 10:34 AM, Blogger Danny Bauder said...

Dave,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

 
At 3:54 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Dave...

Our condolences on the loss of your Mom. She had a long life, and I am sure you brought her much joy.

Sweeney

 
At 7:43 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Whoa David Yonki:
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a cool lady. When you and I were at King's she would routinely tell me about the women you were chasing and what your chances were. She had a grand personality and ready smile. My family's prayers are extended to yours.

 
At 11:32 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother. You are both in my thoughts. Corbett

 
At 9:53 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dave: JUst a quick note to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. From all of the reports we got (I'm quoting your late buddy Joe Tirpak there) she was a great lady. Stay well, stay strong.

 
At 10:30 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

David
We are getting to that age when our parents are leaving us, and I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. Your former WRKC friends have heard the sad news and we are all thinking of you and sending you positive energy to get through this tough time. May perpetual light shine upon her. Your friend, Jill (Uskurait) Wollet class of '78

 
At 1:49 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dave:
I'm so sorry to read about your mother. My sympathies.
LAT!

 
At 11:44 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

DAVER:
Condolences on this great loss. I've been there, I feel your pain.
PAULER

 

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