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William Sansky Obituary

William Sansky, 53, of the Minooka section of Scranton, died Thursday at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jennie "Penny" O'Dell Sansky, on Aug. 22, 2012.

Born on March 12, 1960, son of the late George and Mary Walsh Sansky, William worked as a self-employed mechanic and previously worked at WYOU, Channel 22. He was a former member of St. Michael's Greek Catholic Church.

An active person who enjoyed woodworking, loved his antique truck and collected model trains, he will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

His family would like to especially thank uncle, Arthur O'Dell, and sister-in-law, Karen O'Dell, for all of the loving care they'd given to William during his illness.

He is survived by his son, Chuck O'Dell and wife, Bridget, of Scranton; a brother, George Sansky and wife, Ann, of Dunmore; a sister, Patricia Townsend and husband, Paul, of Scranton; brothers-in-law, Robert King of Scranton; and Edward Mundy and wife, Cherri, of Chester, N.Y.; two grandsons; several nieces and nephews.

A sister, Regina King, also preceded him in death.

Memorial services are scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m. in the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge, by the Rev. James A. Wert. Interment, Marcy Cemetery in Duryea.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects from 9 until services.

Visit www.KearneyFuner alHome.com for directions or to leave an online condolence.

Published by Scranton Times from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2013.
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December 22, 2013

I will miss you Willie, you were the best!!!! I will miss our friendly arguments . Ok, I'll admit it now, you are a better plumber than me. Rest in Peace "brother"

Ed Mundy

December 22, 2013

You will be missed Willie. God Bless your family.

jackie small

December 21, 2013

Cherri

December 21, 2013

You are loved and will be missed by everyone who knew you. Now you can share eternity with your loved ones. Rest in Peace.

Cherri Mundy

December 21, 2013

Uncle will I will surely miss you you were an awesome uncle we didn't know each other for a long time but the last 8 years I got to spemd with u was awesome..You and Phil got close..I know your in a better place now and that is what makes it so much easier on us all...I know Aunt Penny was there to meet you at heavens gates proably kickin ur butt...WE love you rest in peace

Holly O'Dell Cantelmo

December 21, 2013

Uncel will thank you for helping me and being there for me and johnand our kid s and all the talk s we had
we. We all love you and miss you

Patricia swaboski

December 21, 2013

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