Glenda Lee Maransky, 69, of Sweet Valley passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013, at home, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Mrs. Maransky was born in Shickshinny on Nov. 26, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Lester and Marguerite Allen Ruckle.
Glenda was a graduate of Northwest Area High School in 1961.
She was a dedicated member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. Her devotion in life was to God, her husband, family and friends. Since her school days, Glenda kept in touch faithfully with her penpal, Janet, of England.
Mrs. Maransky is survived by her husband of 50 years, Martin Maransky; sons, Michael Maransky and his wife, Amy, Virginia; and Martin (Chris) Maransky and his wife, Michelle, Kingston Township; brothers, Allen Ruckle and his wife, Helen, Shickshinny; Donald Ruckle and his wife, Lora, Hunlock Creek; and Robert Ruckle and his wife, Terrie, Shickshinny; grandchildren, Nicole, Nathan and Matthew; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday from Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth, with the Rev. Richard Fox officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Casimir's Cemetery, Hunlock Township.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to the Medical Oncology Prescription Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704, or contributions of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com.
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I wish I knew what to say to make things better, but sometimes words are just not enough. Though we only met a couple of times, her kindness and strong love of God left a lasting impression. Glenda was a beautiful person and now a beautiful angel. May the comfort of God be with you.
Cindy Kuster
May 6, 2013
I wish I knew what to say to make things better, but sometimes words are just not enough. Though we only met a couple of times, her kindness and strong love of God left a lasting impression. Glenda was a beautiful person, and now a beautiful angel. May the comfort of God be with you.
Cindy Kuster
May 6, 2013
Marty & family,my prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.You have my deepest sympathy and love.
Betty Lou Mohr
May 5, 2013
Thinking of you and your family and hoping that memories of the good times you shared will help you through this heartbreaking time. Sincerely, a friend always, Connie Lanning
May 5, 2013
Marty and Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I will always remember Glenda as such a nice classmate at Northwest with a beautiful smile. She now is at peace and will watch over you all. Don Nelson. Shickshinny.
May 4, 2013
my condolences for your loss. She was a special person. God Bless.
Paul Kokora
May 4, 2013
Mr. M., Chris, Mike and family: Our deepest condolences on the loss of a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Charlie Cino (and family)
Charlie Cino
May 3, 2013
Dear Marty and family, God Bless you all and may he comfort you in his arms. Much love and prayers.
Pearl Gryziec-Race
May 3, 2013
My sincerest condolesents to you and you and your family, Marty.As tough as it is, you now know your Mom's suffering is now over. Bless uou all.
May 3, 2013
Very sorry for your loss Marty. Praying for you and your family.
Joy Daubert
May 3, 2013
Martin, Allen,and Helen, Patti and me offer our sincere sympathy to you and your family, Glenda
was my favorite wild fire partner.
May 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Michael Dubil
May 3, 2013
Marty and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Glenda as a kindhearted woman. May your memories comfort you.
Theresa Farinella, NJ
May 3, 2013
Marty, My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. Remember that God is with you and his arms are around you to give you comfort. Glenda is now out of the suffering she has endured for the past few years. Remember the good times.
Your friend and classmate.
Carolyn Perkins Roberts
Carolyn Perkins Roberts
May 3, 2013
Marty & family, I am so sorry for your loss..no words to describe how sad I feel. I will miss my dear, long time friend and all the great memories and laughs we shared..She loved telling me stories about her grandchildren with great pride .She will be missed by many but she is resting now in peace..
Doris Hannah
May 3, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sharron Davis
May 3, 2013
Marty & Family,
Words just can't describe how I feel right now. Sorrow & Grief are but two of the emotions, yet I can't help but feel that Glenda is finally at peace & without pain, in the arms of our Lord and Savior.
My heart goes out to you and to anyone that was ever blessed with knowing her, because there is only one Glenda and she will be sadly missed.
God Bless you all and may He give you the strength you need at this most difficult time.
Diane Grimes
May 3, 2013
So sorry for your loss. God bless your family.
Jerry Pierontoni family
May 3, 2013
Dear MartI alwayy and family:::
Marty and family. I am very sorry for your loss. I respected Glends and her courage. May she rest in peace with the other angels
John Edwards
May 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Evans Family / Red Rooster Restaurant
May 3, 2013
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