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Frances Elczyna Obituary

Frances Mary Elczyna, 89, of Nanticoke, formerly of Hunlock Creek, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born May 12, 1931, in Glen Lyon, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Jessie Olenginski Olshefski. Frances attended the former Newport High School and later completed her GED. She worked for many years at Retreat State Hospital in several different roles. It was here she met her husband, Edmund, when he operated the ferry boat. He used to tell us about her red polka dot dress that caught his eye.

After completing business school, she moved to the dietary department as a secretary to the director. After Retreat closed, Frances transferred to the State Department of Health, Kingston, where she worked as a secretary until her retirement.

Frances was very proud of her family and their accomplishments. She loved to cook and was famous for her macaroni and potato salad. Her other favorite pastime was shopping with her girls. Nothing made her happier than going to the ballet to watch her granddaughter, Holly, dance.

She was a member of St. Adalbert's Church Holy Spirit Parrish, Glen Lyon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Edmund "Chinna" Elczyna; daughter, Diana Yudisky; and brother, Clemence Olshefski.

Surviving are her daughter, Susan Elczyna and husband, Raymond Irvin; granddaughter, Captain Holly Yudisky and her husband, Bryan Slutman; sister, Jessie Olshefski; and son-in-law, Dennis Yudisky.

The family would like to the thank the staff of Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation center for the excellent care she received while a resident at their facility. They fondly nicknamed her "Frannie," which we know she really enjoyed.

Blessing service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., 614 S Hanover St., Nanticoke. Family and friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

St. Jude was her patron saint. Frances prayed to him all her life and would be happy to have any donation's in her memory made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

Published by Citizens Voice on Jan. 14, 2021.
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Dear Susan and family - thoughts a nd prayers to all - your Mom and I became friendly when I visited Birchwood- lovely lady with whom I enjoyed chatting

Mary kashatus

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January 14, 2021

Susan, so very saddened by the loss of your dear mother, especially at this terrible time. Have thought of you often over the years and always wished you well.
Sincerely, Sharon Powell former Unit Secretary W-B General

Sharon Powell

January 14, 2021

My condolences.

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January 14, 2021

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