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Bernadine Macijczak Obituary

Bernadine Zyla Macijczak, 85, of Nanticoke, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, at Guardian Healthcare.

Born May 12 1931, she was the daughter of the late Teofil and Antoinette Uzdowska Skonieczki. Bernadine attended Nanticoke schools and was an inspector for RCA Mountain Top. Bernadine was the past president of the Newport Twp. Senior Citizens, the Chaplin of the Nanticoke American Legion Women's Auxiliary. She volunteered for 27 years at Guardian Elder Care, where Bernie was the famous bingo caller. She also belonged to the Nanticoke Senior Citizens at the Rose Tucker Center. Bernadine was a member of St. Faustina Parish and asks in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Faustina or a charity of your choice.

Bernadine was predeceased by her first husband, John I. Zyla; her second husband, Samson Macijczak; sister, Stella Pogwist; brothers, Walter Skonieczki, Chester Skonieczki and Stanley Skonieczki.

Bernadine is survived by her children John I. Zyla Jr. and wife, Linda; daughter, Sharon Warren and husband, Dave; grandchildren, Jessica, Stacy Moss, Christy Emmelett, Jennifer, Danielle Peck and David; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Leah, Jase and Jaylyn.

The family would like to thank the Guardian staff for their great care and kindness to Bernie.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Faustina Parish Main Site, Hanover Street, Nanticoke. Friends may call Monday from 5 until 7 p.m. at Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., 614 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. Bernadine will be laid to rest in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Nanticoke.

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Published by Citizens Voice on May 7, 2017.

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May 8, 2017

My deepest sympathy to Sharon and her family. Bernie was a lovely and caring person. Rip

Rose Ann Szychowski. Phoenix,ZAZ.

Joseph Klish

May 8, 2017

Sharon and John,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom always made us laugh, she was truly special.

May 8, 2017

Family of Bernie Macijczak so sorry for the loss of your mother. She will always be remembered by those who loved her. I thank her for the wonderful gift she gave me of her precious Randy. God Bless all of you with his comforting arms. Darren

May 8, 2017

Sharon, John and family sharing your loss of your beloved mother. She was our life long friend and will surely be missed by all whose life she touched. our deepest sympathy, Carol and Bob Grabinski & family.

Stefanie & Gavin & Chris

May 7, 2017

Sending you and your family my deepest condolences we will Miss her dearly Fly High with the angels

Jean Swithers

May 7, 2017

So sorry for your loss, John and Sharon..

Wanda Wolfer

May 7, 2017

Rip bernie u were loved

Wanda Wolfer

May 7, 2017

I will miss u bernie u made everybody laugh and u always had a smile

Sandra Michaels

May 7, 2017

So sorry to hear of Bernies passing. May she RI. Prayers will be said for her and family.

Glen Eckhart

May 7, 2017

Sorry to hear of Bernie's passing she was a great lady and will be missed

Mary Mcadarra

May 7, 2017

R.I.P. You'll always be remembered and never forgotten...Heaven has gained a Beautiful Angel...Fly high ...God Bless...Condolences to your Family...

christine y.

May 7, 2017

so very sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. she was quite a unique lady and will be missed greatly. thank you for all your years serving God's people. rest now...
nurse at GECC

ann miller

May 7, 2017

prayingfor your family during this time as you mourn and remember

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