Bernard C. Lesko TUNKHANNOCK, PA Bernard C. Lesko, 90, of Tunkhannock, PA, formerly of Allentown, NJ, passed away at the Golden Living Center on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014. Bernard was born Aug. 13, 1924, in Trenton, NJ, the son of the late Bernard E. and Dorothy Philhower Lesko. He was married to the late Catherine Lesko for over 30 years. After graduating from high school, Bernard proudly served his country in World War II as a radioman third class in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a graduate of American Television Institute of Technology in Chicago, Ill., with a B.A. in science and television engineering. Before retiring, Bernard was employed by the Borough of Princeton as a supervisor of the public works department in Princeton, NJ. Bernard was a member of Levittown Lodge No. 788. He was very devoted to his animals and had many hobbies, including caning chairs, refinishing furniture and making dollhouses. Bernard is survived by his two sons, Kirk and wife, Wendy Hannah, of Tunkhannock, Joe and wife, Margaret Robotin, of Bordentown, NJ; and four grandchildren, Brett and Brian Hannah and Rebecca and Stephanie Robotin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., South Abington, PA 18411. Interment with military honors will be held Friday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. at Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Rd., Wrightstown, NJ. For directions or online condolences, visit aplitwinfuneralhomes.com. Harding-Litwin Funeral Home 123 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, PA 18657 (570) 836-2294
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R.I.P Grandpop
Darrell Lesko
May 25, 2015
Joe, Maggie and Family, So sorry on the loss of your dad. May all your good memories give you comfort.
Kathy
December 24, 2014
Dear Joe and Maggie, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Jane Trout
December 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your daughter Carol and your deceased son Dennis.
Linda Thompson
December 19, 2014
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