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Doris Sorick Obituary

Doris Emma Benish Sorick, 81, of West Pittston, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Celtic Hospice Inpatient Unit of Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Her loving husband is Joseph Sorick. Together they shared 59 years of marriage.

Born on March 21, 1935, in Exeter, Doris was the daughter of the late John P. and Emily Shirko Benish.

Doris was employed by Bell Telephone Co. for 27 years and retired in 1991.

She was a 1952 graduate of Exeter High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from College Misericordia, Dallas, in 1956.

She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish in West Pittston. She was a member of the College Misericordia Alumni, the West Pittston Jr. Women's Club, the West Pittston Senior Women's Club and she served on the Advisory Council of the Foster Grandparent Program in Wilkes-Barre. She was also was a member of Class 18 and Bell Telephone Pioneers.

In addition to her husband, Joseph, Doris is survived by her son, Joseph R. Sorick II, West Wyoming; her daughter, Judith Rice, Dallas; and her granddaughter, Alexe M. Rice, Dallas.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday from Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial at noon in Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston. Entombment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers and food donations, the family would be honored if memorial contributions in Doris's memory were made to the West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston, PA 18643.

Published by Citizens Voice from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2016.
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Judy,always enjoyed chating with your Mom. Sorry for you and your familys loss. Jerry Sisk

Jerry sisk

October 25, 2016

Joe, Judy, Joseph and Alexe...Wishing you peace to bring comfort,courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for Doris. She was a beautiful lady. Love Pete and Joni Dessoye

October 24, 2016

Joe,
So sorry to read of Doris's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are offered to you and your family.
Anne and Ray Crisci

Ray Crisci

October 23, 2016

Joe,Sorry for your loss. Doris and I have many good memories of the times that we spent with you and Doris.
We Love You, Bob And Doris Donnora

October 22, 2016

We were honored to have spent a lovely summer afternoon conversing with Doris, such a wonderful memory we carry of an eloquent conversationalist and gentle soul. Our condolences. Thomas and Veronica Ricci

Veronica Ricci

October 22, 2016

I was the so ricks paper boy many years ago Mrs sorick Was a nice lady who will be missed by all who knew her God bless her family and rest in peace

Bil Stout

October 22, 2016

Joe, Jim and I extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother.

Carol Lepore Ravert

October 22, 2016

Joe, So sorry for your loss. Doris was such a sweet, lovely woman. She will be missed.

Mary and Charles Thomas

October 21, 2016

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