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Donna Korpusik Obituary

Donna J. Korpusik, 77, formerly of the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 at Smith Health Care Center, Mountain Top.

She was born Jan. 30, 1939 in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of Harry and Annabelle Miller Shales. A graduate of Coughlin High School, she was formerly employed by Carter Rubber Co. and Trion Industries.

Donna enjoyed playing bingo and loved animals, especially her dog, Juju.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Korpusik; and sisters, Shirley Chmielewski, and Judy Adams.

Surviving are her children, Debbie Austin and her husband, Joseph, Wilkes-Barre; Francis (Fritz) Newell, Larksville; John Korpusik Jr. and his wife, Sandy, Plains Township; Becky Ellis and her husband, Jim, Mountain Top; grandchildren, Harry Christianson Jr., Wilkes-Barre; George Parry Jr., Wilkes-Barre Township; Dawna Suchoski, Mountain Top; Brian Newell, Ashley; Eric Newell, Italy; Brittany Milet, South Carolina; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Millie Warnick and Betty Shales, both of Wilkes-Barre.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday from E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Andy Jerome, pastor of Parsons Primitive Methodist Church. Interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. Friends may call Monday, 4 to 7 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.eblakecollins.com.

Published by Citizens Voice on Jul. 24, 2016.
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I Am So Sorry For Your Loss. My Thought's And Prayer's Are With You All In This Difficult Time Of Need. I'll Never Forget Our Weekend Camping Trip's. I Couldn't Wait Til Friday's To Take Off And Samantha Neither She Loved All "THE GOLDEN GIRL'S". There Was Alway's A Special Connection With Her Aunt Donna....R I.P Donna

Michelle Chmielewski

August 7, 2016

SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER . MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF NEED

BECKY CHMIELEWSKI

August 1, 2016

Dawna,I just read your grandmother's obit, and Pop & I send you our deepest sympathies. Love Gram

July 28, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Iris Dombek

July 26, 2016

So sorry for your loss

Julie Mleczynski

July 26, 2016

I'm so sorry for your Loss, Debbie, Fritz, John and Becky.. Donna was one of my Mom's Oldest and dearest Friends, and I will always Remember her Fondly growing up in Parsons.. My Thoughts and Prayers to you all in this Difficult Time...Rest in Peace Donna.....

Mary K Reilly Mertis

July 25, 2016

Rest in peace Aunt Donna we will miss you dearly. The great memories we shared will never be forgotten. I thank you for each and every one. Prayers to the family in this difficult time.

Judy Howell

July 24, 2016

Rest in peace Donna. You will be truly missed and remembered. I will always cherish the great times we had together and smile every time I think about the memories we shared.

July 24, 2016

So sorry to hear of Donna's passing. May she rest in peace. Prayers & comfort to her family. Xoxo.

Kelly Chmielewski

July 24, 2016

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