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Dorothy M. Kuniegel, of Cortez, died Saturday in Regional Hospital of Scranton after a prolonged illness.
Born 1947 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Winifred Bagnick Medalis. She graduated in 1965 from North Pocono High School and continued her education learning key punch. Dorothy used these skills in her professional career at Harper Row Publishers and then the Federal Bureau of Investigation. She later worked and retired from CINRAM. Dorothy was active for many years and served as president of the North Pocono PTA. She attended St. Thomas More Church in Lake Ariel.
The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Delserra, Dr. McGuire and Dr. Manahan along with the hospitalists, nurses and support staff at Regional Hospital of Scranton for their dedicated and compassionate care given to Dorothy during her time at the hospital.
Dorothy truly loved and took great pride in her two sons and grandchildren, as well as her cat, Angel. She always had a very special place in her heart for her sisters Winifred and Lillian who was her lifelong best friend.
Surviving are sons, Jeff and his wife, Devon, White Haven; and Ron and his wife, Barbara, Scranton; sisters, Winifred Maskarinetz, Newfoundland; and Lillian Andreychik, Lake Ariel; grandchildren Kristen, Jennifer, Matthew, Lexi, William and Lily; a nephew, David Maskarinetz; a niece and God daughter, Amy Ng; an aunt, Helen Martzen and her husband, John.
All attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Thomas More Church 105 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel, by the Rev. Stephen Stavoy, pastor.
Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at James Wilson Funeral Home, 143 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel.
Interment will be in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas More Church, P.O. Box 188 Lake Ariel, PA 18436
For directions, to share a memory or to leave a condolence please visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.
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RIP Dorothy, gone but never forgotten. A great high school friend. We shared many a laugh together. Prayers for the family.
robert croom
Friend
September 20, 2019
My deepest sympathy. Dorothy's wedding was the first I attended when a child and I still remember how beautiful a bride she was.
Dolores Klinko Cenci
October 24, 2016
My most sincere condolences to the family. My prayers will be with you all. She was a special lady.
Class of '65
Paul Conley
October 1, 2016
My condolences to the famiy. Dorothy will be in my prayers,may she rest in peace.Remembering our days at North Pocono High School.
Bonnie Beavers-Garnica
September 30, 2016
Bonnie Beavers Garnica
September 30, 2016
Please accept my condolences. I will pray for the family. I remember her with fondness from our days in High School at North Pocono.
James Snook
September 29, 2016
rest in peace Dorothy, a great high school friend. Condolences to the family.
September 27, 2016
Ron,
I am so sorry about your Mom's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
Elaine Walker
September 27, 2016
My condolences Amy to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Dawn
Dawn Da Silva
September 26, 2016
My condolences Amy to you and your family.
Dawn Da Silva
September 26, 2016
Dorothy was the youngest of all my first cousins so it is sad to realize she has gone so young!
Marshall Reber
September 26, 2016
Bev Reber
September 26, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim/Evelyn Massetti
September 26, 2016
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