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| Reading a series of obituaries from a single
cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational
history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com) |
BIZILIA - Emma Bizilia Novak, 84, widow of David Novak of 405 North Wilbur Ave. Sayre, Pa., passed away Friday afternoon, May 16, 2008 at the Robert Packer Hosptial, Sayre, Pa. Born March 25, 1924 in Sayre, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Michael Bizilia and Josephine Fedonecz Bizilia. Emma was a graduate of Sayre High School Class of 1942 where she was an active member of the girls basketball team. Emma and her sister, Margie performed a synchronized swimming routine during the dedication of the Sayre Memorial Swimming Pool. During World War II, Emma was employed in a military defense plant in Horseheads, N.Y. She later enjoyed teaching in a nursery school in Sayre for a number of years. On May 6, 1950 she married David Novak at the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Sayre. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years on November 29, 2004. Emma was a member of the Church of the Epiphany in Sayre and the former St. Catherine’s Club, Sayre. She loved spending time with her family, cooking and baking wonderful pies that were enjoyed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Daniel Novak of Sayre, Diane Martin and her husband Bruce Martin of Northampton, Pa., Paul Novak and his wife Nannette Novak of Katy, Texas, and Mary Jo Cooley and her husband Larry Cooley of Sayre; nine grandchildren, Andrew, Richard and Edward Novak, Kyle and Jill Martin, Alyssa, Michael, Patrick and Emmalee Cooley; sisters-in-law, Helen Bubniak of Sayre, Geraldine Novak of Sayre and Helen Novak of Sayre; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her son, David J. Novak on October 23, 2007. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, Pa. A prayer service will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 9 a.m. at the funeral home followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, S. Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa. Interment will follow in the Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Athens Twp., Pa. - Sayre Morning Times, 16 May 2008
CALVERIC
Helen S. Loving Aunt Age 83 of Elmira, NY died Saturday, August 5, 2000
at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. Helen, daughter of the late Gregory
and Julia Fedchak Calveric was preceded in death by brothers Joseph, Michael
and George Calveric along with sisters Mary Kohan and Julia Podolinski.
She is survived by sisters-in-law Eva Calveric of Buffalo, NY, Ann
Calveric of Elmira Heights, NY and Katherine Calveric of Sayre, PA; long
time friend Ruth Manning of Elmira; numerous nieces, nephews, great
nieces and great nephews. There will be no calling hours. Friends
are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, August 9,
2000 at 9:30 AM in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Elmira Heights.
Burial will follow at the Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Athens, PA. The
family will provide flowers. Those wishing may make donations in Helen's
memory to St. Nicholas Church, 410 E. McCann's Blvd., Elmira Heights,
NY 14903. Helen was a long time and active member of the church. She
was retired from Facet in Elmira Heights after 34 years of service.
FEDCHAK
Florence Worblewski, 82, Sayre
11/28/2001 Towanda Daily Review
Florence Worblewski, 82, of Sayre, passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2001,
at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She was born June 22, 1919, in Sayre,
a daughter of the late George and Rose Murray Fedchak. Florence attended
Sayre High School, and in early years was employed by Blue Swan in Sayre.
She was later employed by Sylvania Electric for 25 years, and E.I. DuPont
in Towanda for 10 years, until her retirement. Florence was a member of
the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Sayre. She was devoted
to her home and family, and cared for several family members. Florence
was a tremendous seamstress and cook and enjoyed gardening. She is survived
by two daughters, Donna M. (Gerald) Pedini of Oxford, N.Y., and the Rev.
Linda S. Bryan of Clifford, Pa.; six grandchildren, Vincent Pedini of Marathon,
N.Y., Michele Caiello of Liverpool, N.Y., Lynette Cole of Conklin, N.Y.,
Suzanne Townsend of Altoona, Renee Peltz of Warren Center and Roderick
Bryan of New York City; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews,
and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister, Irene G. Luchaco,
on Nov. 4, 2001; and brother, Philip Fedchak, on July 14, 1997. A Panikhida
service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Alteri Funeral
Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, followed by a Mass of the Devine Liturgy
at 11 a.m. at the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, South
Higgins Avenue, Sayre, with the Rev. Janusz Jedrychowski as celebrant.
Interment will be in the Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Athens Township.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home. A Panikhida service will he held at 4:15 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to
the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, South Higgins Avenue,
Sayre, Pa. 18840, or to the charity of one's choice in memory of Florence
Worblewski.
KOZEMKA Emil Of 129 North Higgins Ave., Sayre, PA, passed away Friday, October 13, 2006 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born in Elmira Heights, NY, he was the son of the late Metro and Helen Zeedock Kozemko. Emil was a graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School in Elmira Heights, NY and also attended Bowling Green University. Emil was employed by the American Bridge Company in Elmira as a foreman with 35 years of service until his retirement. He also was a former Sayre Borough Police officer. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Sophy Fedchak Kozemko at home; his daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Kozemko Robinson and Brian Robinson of Albany, NY; his sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Paulette Kozemko of South Waverly, PA, John and Susan Kozemko of Aiken, SC; seven grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Gail Kozemko of Elmira, NY; a sister-in-law, Ann Fedchak of Sayre, PA; a brother-in-law, Philip Fedchak of Sayre, PA; an aunt, Julia Kozemko of Elmira, NY; Several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Michael Fedchak. A Mass of the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, N. Higgins Ave., Sayre, PA, with the Rev. Vasile Godenciuc as celebrant. Interment will be in the Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Athens, Twp., PA. Arrangements are under the direction of the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, PA. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 110 North Higgins Ave., Sayre, PA 18840, or to the charity or organization of one's choice in Emil Kozemko's memory.
DAVID NOVAK, 82, of 405 Wilbur Ave., Sayre, passed away Monday evening, Nov. 29, 2004 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born Dec. 20, 1921 in Sayre, he was the son of the late Dennis Novak and Paraska “Riscilla” Balash Novak. David was a graduate of Sayre High School Class of 1939. Following his graduation from high school, David was employed by a local bakery in Sayre. He later served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the European and Pacific Theatres aboard the USS Quincy at Normandy. On May 6, 1950 he married the former Emma Bizilia an the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Sayre. David was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Sayre for 40 years until his retirement. He was a member 0f the Church of Epiphany in Sayre and the church choir, Ball-Skerpon Post No. 773 Catholic War Veterans, Sayre; and the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Emma Bizilia Novak at home; five children, Daniel Novak of Sayre, Diane Martin and her husband Bruce Martin of Northampton, Paul Novak and his wife Nannette Novak of Katy, Texas; Mary Jo Cooley and her husband Larry Cooley of Sayre, and David J. Novak of Sayre. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Andrew, Richard and Edward Novak; Kyle and Jill Martin; Alyssa, Michael, Patrick and Emmalee Cooley; two sisters, Eva Calverie of Buffalo, N.Y. and Helen Bubniak of Sayre; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Novak of Sayre and Helen Novak of Sayre; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by brothers, John, Harry, Andrew, Samuel and George Novak; and sisters, Katherine Murray and Mary Novak. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Alteri-Bowen funeral Home at 314 Desmond St., Sayre. A vigil prayer service will be held Thursday evening at the funeral home. A prayer service will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 3 at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of the epiphany, at S. Elmer Ave., Sayre. Interment will follow in the Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Athens Township with the Valley Color Guard according full military honors. Towanda Daily Review.
NOVAK - ZUPP
Rose Novak Age 92, of Chemung View Apartments, Athens, PA, and formerly
of 206 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, PA, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2005,
at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Born January 13, 1913 in Newfield,
NY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Ridl Novak. In earlier
years, Rose was employed by Remington Rand in Elmira, NY, and later by
the Stroehmans Bakery Thrift Store in Sayre. On April 25, 1942, she married
Daniel S. Zupp at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Elmira, NY, who
preceded her in death on December 21, 1996. Rose was a member of the Ascension
of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Sayre, a member of its former St.
Catherine's Club, and the Premysl Otakar Czech Club in Newfield, NY. Surviving
are her dear sister, Frances Novak Roberts of St. Augustine, FL; two brothers-in-law,
Jerry Bezdek of Horseheads, NY, George Zupp of Sayre, PA; sister-in-law,
Sue Carter of Montana. She was a loving aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Charles, William, Amos and
Rudy Novak; a sister, Laura Bezdek; and sisters-in-law, Mamie Zupp and
Lena Strayves. The family wishes to thank Carol Wandel, Trudy Smith, Ralph
Roloson, Sheila Zulkowski, and Dr. Wattoo and Rev. Paul Guthrie for their
gentle care of Rose. A Panikhida service will be held Saturday, February
19, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St.,
Sayre, followed by a Mass of the Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at the Ascension
of Our Lord Ukrainian Church, N. Higgins Ave., Sayre, PA, with the Rev.
Paul Guthrie as celebrant. The family will receive friends Friday from
1 to 4 p.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, PA.
Interment will be in the Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Athens Twp., PA.
A Panikhida service will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, it was Rose's request that memorial contributions may
be made in her name to the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church,
N. Higgins Ave., Sayre, PA, or to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning
Road, Corning, NY 14830.
OLISKY - Lena Oliski, 89, of Needham, Mass., formerly of Sayre, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Beth Israel Hospital in Needham. Born March 13, 1919 in Sayre, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Olisky and Anna Bubniak Olisky. Lena was employed as a licensed practical nurse at Marlboro Hospital in Massachusetts and also worked as a private nurse in the Boston area for many years until her retirement. Her life surrounded her family, whom she loved dearly. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Jamaica Plains, Mass. She is survived by: her brothers, John Olisky and his wife, Mary Olisky, of Sayre and Michael Olisky of Sayre; sisters Rose Olisky and Josephine Didiuk of Needham; nieces Margaret Olisky, Mary Bridget Olisky, Katherine Olisky, Dr. Marry Duffy and her husband, Dr. Andrew Duffy, and Christine Maraganore and her husband, Dr. John Maraganore; nephews John Olisky, Michael Didiuk, John Didiuk, and Tom Olisky; and two grandnieces, Sophia and Alexis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: sisters Helen Olisky and Sister Rose Catherine Olisky; a brother, Samuel Olisky; and brother-in-law Dr. John Didiuk. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre. A panakhyda service will be held Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A panakhyda service will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a mass of the divine liturgy at 10 a.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Ukranian Catholic Church, N. Higgins Ave., Sayre, with the Rev. Vasile Godenciuc, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in Ukranian Catholic Cemetery, Athens Twp. - Sayre Morning Times, 14 April 2008
OLISKY - Rose Olisky, 76, of Needham, Mass., formerly of Sayre, passed away Tuesday, Nov.11, 2008 at her home in Needham. Born Dec. 13, 1931 in Sayre, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Olisky and Anna Bubniak Olisky. Rose graduated from Whidden Memorial Hospital and worked as a nurse at Robert Packer Hospital, St. Vincent Sisters of Charity and Briarwood Nursing Home among other places until her retirement. Her life was surrounded her family, whom she loved dearly. She was a member of Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jamaica Plain, Mass. She is survived by her brothers, John Olisky and his wife, Mary Olisky, of Sayre, and Michael Olisky of Sayre; sister Josephine Didiuk of Needham; nieces Margaret Olisky and her husband John Ayers, Mary Bridget Olisky, Katherine Olisky, Dr. Mary Duffy and her husband, Dr. Andrew Duffy, and Christine Maraganore and her husband, Dr. John Maraganore; nephews John Olisky, Thomas Olisky, John Didiuk and Michael Didiuk; two grandnieces, Sofia and Alexis, and grandnephew Samuel. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: sisters Helen Olisky, Sister Rose Catherine Olisky and Lena Oliski; a brother, Samuel Olisky; and brother-in-law Dr. John S. Didiuk. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre. A panakhyda service will be held Friday evening at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. A panakhyda service will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of the Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, N. Higgins Ave., Sayre, with the Rev. Vasile Godenciuc, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Athens Twp. RHW. Sayre Morning Times.
RIDOSH - TYMOSKI
Julia RIDOSH Of Sayre, PA Age 81, wife of Michael Tymoski of 516 S.
Keystone Ave., Sayre, PA, passed away Saturday morning, June 24,
2000 at the Highlands Nursing Care Center in Laporte, PA. Born January
12, 1919 in Elmira Heights, NY, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas
and Anna Memchak Ridosh. On October 4, 1941 she married Michael Tymoski.
Julia was employed by the Blue Swan in Sayre for 20 years and retired from
Ingersoll-Rand, in Athens, after ten years of service. She was a
member of the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Sayre. Julia
enjoyed making ceramics, having made many things in their house while taking
classes. Surviving are her husband, Michael Tymoski, at home; a sister,
Mary Sekella of Elmira Heights, NY; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
George and Mary "Babe" Tymoski of Sayre, Frank Tymoski of Indiana and Joseph
and Helen Tymoski of Ohio; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was
preceded in death by a sister, Helen Ridosh; and two brothers, Steve and
John Ridosh. The family will receive friends on tuesday evening from 7
to 9 PM at the Alteri Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, PA. A Panikhada
Service will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at 10:30 AM at
the Alteri Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre followed by a Mass
of the Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM at the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian
Catholic Church, Higgins Ave., Sayre with the Rev. Ivan Mazuryk as Celebrant.
Interment will be in the Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Athens Township,
PA. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the
charity or organization of one's own choice, in Julia Tymoski's memory.
SKERPON
Sayre Morning Times February 23, 2007
Jennie Marie Skerpon Terpko, 84, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22,
2007, surrounded by her only son Thomas, daughter-in-law Karen and her
grand children Danielle and Alec. She was born in Sayre, Pa., on March
7, 1922 to Ted and Anna Skerpon, and was the sixth of seven children. She
is survived by her son “Tom” and sisters Kathyrn Dugan and Anne Lane, Also,
her brother Bill (Charolette) Skerpon, Kathyrn Skerpon (John's wife) She
was predeceased by her brother's Mike, John and Melvin. Jennie grew up
in Sayre, married her high school sweetheart Samuel Terpko from Sayre,
then moved to Hialeah, Florida in 1957. Always a devout Ukrainian Catholic,
she avidly practiced her faith by becoming a Eucharistic Minister when
she and Sam retired to Sebastian, Florida. She was a homemaker while priding
herself in her culinary abilities that turned into a successful catering
business in Miami. She had an incredible ability to love her large family
both individually and collectively. She was a devout grandmother who actively
participated in raising her grandchildren. She nourished all who met her
with her love, spirituality and culinary abilities. She was a member of
the Women's Guild and helped to build a new San Sebastian Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Feb. 26, 2007 at
9:30 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, Sayre, Pa., with the Rev. Andrew
S. Hvozdovic, pastor, as celebrant.Interment will be in the Ukrainian Catholic
Cemetery, Athens Twp., Pa. The family will receive friends and family at
the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home , 314 Desmond St., Sayre, Pa., from 4 to
7 p.m. on Sunday.In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution's maybe made
to the St. Vincent DePaul society or other spiritual missions of Gchoice.
Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
SOZANSKI - Julia Sozanski Stromick, widow of Wesley Stromick of 212 N. Thomas Ave., Sayre, Pa., passed away Thursday, June 28, 2007, following a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Sayre, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Anna Komarnisky Sozanski. On May 14, 1948, Julia married Wesley Stromick. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years on Jan. 6, 1999. Julia's main interest in life encompassed her home, family and church. She possessed great love for her children and grandchildren and loved cooking and listening to polka music. Julia was a devoted member of The Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Sayre. Surviving are: her children, Christine, Marcus, Jean, Donna, Carl, Patricia, David, Lisa and Victor; her grandchildren, Matthew, Alicia, Lindsay, Andrew and Elizabeth; her sisters, Catherine Calveric of Sayre, Pauline McSparron of Athens, Vera Tobias and her husband, Floyd, of Sayre, and Virginia Raftus and her husband, Jim, of Owego, N.Y.; her brother, Nestor Sozanski and his wife, Patricia, of Ohio; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her brothers the Rev. Myron Sozanski, C.S.S.R. and Walter Sozanski, and her sister Mary Reese. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre. A Panakhyda service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 2, at the funeral home followed by a Mass of the Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at The Ascension of Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, North Higgins Avenue, Sayre, with the Rev. Vasile Godenciuc, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Athens Township, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to The Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 110 N. Higgins Ave., Sayre, Pa. 18840, in Julia Sozanski Stromick's memory. Published in the Daily Review on 6/29/2007.
SYPNIEWSKI ANGES E. "PEG" KOCHIN
Agnes E. "Peg" Age 82, of Sayre, PA, passed away Thursday, March 29,
2007, with her two sons at her side. Born December 29, 1924, Horseheads,
NY, the daughter of the late John and Emila Sypniewski. Peg married her
husband, Anthony Kochin on September 4, 1954 at St. Patrick's Catholic
Church, Elmira, NY. She was previously employed at the Westinghouse, Horseheads,
NY. She was a clerk in the Grind Department at the Ingersoll-Rand, Athens,
PA, for 22 years. She retired from the IR in 1982. She was an avid supporter
of the Randettes- IR Club. She was inducted into the Penn York Valley Women's
Bowling Association Hall of Fame and won the NIBC National Senior Title
Class C in 1986 in Las Vegas. She was a member of the Epiphany Church and
choir and the Skiff-Bower Post 1536, VFW Women's Auxiliary, Sayre, PA.
She is predeceased by her spouse, Anthony Kochin; siblings, Samuel Sipka,
Eleanor Wands, Irene Osman, Stella Bartlett, and Helen Kaul. She is survived
her two sons, Mark Kochin, Sayre, PA, and Brian Kochin and Sharon Mulhern-Sowl,
Sayre, PA; grandchild, Cuyler Kochin, Sayre, PA; siblings, Edward Sipka,
Sun Lakes, AZ, Richard and Ann Sipka, Horseheads, NY, Sophie Tarntino,
Elmira, NY, and Theresa Spallone, Horseheads, NY; numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins. Friends and family may call Monday, April 2, 2007, at the
Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA, from
6-8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, at the
Church of the Epiphany, Elmer Avenue, Sayre, PA, at 9:00 a.m. with Father
Andrew Hvozdovic officiating. Burial will be in the Ukrainian Cemetery,
Athens Township. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Bradford
County Manor Activities Fund, RR3 Box 322, Troy, PA 16947; St. Joseph's
Hospital Rehab Facility, 555 E. Market Street, Elmira, NY 14901, or a charity
of one's choice.
? STRAYVES CATHERINE
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Strayves , Riverside Drive
, Sayre were held this morning at 8:30 at the Alteri Funeral Home in Sayre
and at 9 o’clock at the Church of the Ascension of Our Lord , Ukrainian
Catholic Church. Rev. Myron Piekon , pastor , celebrated the requiem
mass. Burial was in the Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Anthony Skerpon , Richard Strayves, Donald Strayves, Thomas Valilee
, all grandsons ; Daniel Zupp and Andrew Bobick Jr. Para Stas
was conducted at the funeral home at 7:30 last evening by Father Piekon.
St. Catherine’s Club was led in the recitation of the rosary by Mrs
Ann Styes and Miss Sophie Zaborney. There were many Mass card and floral
tributes ( note on page Oct 1971)
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