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June Spiess Obituary
June 11, 2011
June A. Spiess, 57, of Pottsville, died Saturday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Miami, Fla., March 19, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Anna Salak Carey.
She was a graduate of Saint Clair Area High School and was a secretary for the Pottsville Area School District, working at John S. Clarke Elementary School and D.H.H. Lengel Middle School.
June was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Saint Clair.
Surviving are three sons, Matthew Spiess, Minersville, Jonathan Spiess and Robert Spiess, both of Auburn: two sisters, Mary Ellen Rosado and Candice Parsons: two granddaughters, Isabella Helen Link Spiess and Kylie Stoffregen; and a companion, Charles Zuratt.
Divine Liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Saint Clair, with Monsignor Myron Grabowski as celebrant. Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the church. Interment will be in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Cemetery, Saint Clair. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 105 N. Morris St., Saint Clair, PA 17970. James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be made to June's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for June Spiess
Patti Heffner
June 17, 2011
Matt, Jon,& Rob, So very sorry about you mom. I enjoyed working with her. She was fun to be around. Can't be there with you, but you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
DONNA TUROLIS
June 17, 2011
Iam sorry for your loss , your mom was a good person I Knew her since I was little she always had a kind word , she was one of kind, my prayers are with you and your family.
Brian DeWitt
June 16, 2011
Sorry to hear about June. She was always good to us neighborhood kids growing up.
Maggie Kurtz
June 15, 2011
Matt, Jon & Rob: I can't believe the news that your mom has left us. I am in shock. She was the most wonderful person I ever met in my life. She would help anyone, no matter what it took. I met your mom through Sherry sometime in the late 80's and we've been friends ever since. From the first day I met her, one thing was for sure, she loved you boys - unconditionally. There wasn't anything she wouldn't have done to give you everything she could. She was a witty, funny person. The world won't be the same without our June - without her smile. She was a good friend to me and my family over the years and I will truly miss her. Thank you June for touching our lives even if only for a short time. Know that your Mom is in good hands and she's watching over you - still taking care of her boys.
June 15, 2011
I worked with Junie in the mid 80's at Riley and Fanelli. She remained my friend through the years and, although we didn't see each other often, when we had the opportunity to meet, it was as if we had only parted ways the day before. Junie was an utterly delightful and dear person and I am saddened that she didn't have the long life she deserved. Sincerest prayers and sympathy to all her family. Jeanette Imschweiler
Robert & Annmarie Ward
June 15, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time, we are just down the block. Your mom was a great lady and neighbor, she was always good to our boys, she will be greatly missed.
June 15, 2011
Matt, John, and Rob - I am so sorry for your loss. I have known June since 1974 and although I haven't seen her in a long time, I will always consider her one of my dearest friends. I had many wonderful times with her, especially at the Alley years ago. She will be greatly missed and I am deeply saddened with your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Nina Thomas Schell
Renee Williams
June 15, 2011
Matt,John,Rob
I am very sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts & Prayers at this difficult time God Bless !!
Sherry Kalyan Buonopane
June 14, 2011
Matt, Jon & Robbie:
SO sad to hear about your mom. She was always a great friend to me and my parents. She endured a lot when we were neighbors and would do ANYTHING for her boys. I will keep you in my thoughts...losing a parent is never easy.
Kathleen & Ralph Butera
June 14, 2011
With deepest sympathy of your very great loss.
Anthony (Tony) Hardock
June 14, 2011
My sincerest sympathy and condolences to the Spiess Family during this time of their berevement and sorrow, and to my very dear friend Charles Zurat who with June enjoyed a happy and endearing friendship.
Patty Ponter Watcher
June 14, 2011
Matt,
I know this is a very hard time..Keep your faith..God Bless You!
Joan and Mike Goodwin
June 14, 2011
Matt and family- Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Emily Peron
June 14, 2011
What a neat woman - always quick with a comeback and just a joy to be around. I am so sorry for your loss. June will be missed.
ANN TERLECKAS
June 14, 2011
DEAR ROB, MATT AND JON: SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM'S PASSING. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
SINCERLY, ANN AND DAVE TERLECKAS
June 14, 2011
Matt, Jon, and Rob, your mom was a delight. Her smile and sense of humor at Lengel brightened the office. She was always pleasant to everyone, no matter how difficult that could be at times. It was a pleasure working with and knowing your mom. She was a true and loyal friend. I will miss her. Charlie Underwood
Karen Bevan
June 14, 2011
June was dating my Uncle Charlie for the past several years and through that time she became like an Aunt to me. I'm going to miss her smile, jokes, awesome sense of humor, our Sunday nights on the patio, my birthday cake she never forgot to make me every year, and her voice that I can still here. We've had so many good memories its hard to believe she's gone. I don't think I would have made it through my son's first year of school w/o her, she was like a guardian angel watching over him everyday.
We're going to miss you so much and Jake just doesn't understand that his "Juney" is now in Heaven watching over him. Rest In Peace my Dear friend.
Denise McGinley-Gerchak
June 14, 2011
Dear June's Family and Friends,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We became friends when my children started school 13 yrs ago. She was always so helpful. Your mom was always so nice to my kids when she would see them in school. Always told them if they ever forgot their lunch money, go to her and she will take care of them. She always had a smile on her face. She will be missed. May your fond memories get you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My deepest sympathy,
Denise, Joe, Taylor and Tanner Gerchak
Angie Novack
June 14, 2011
Matt,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. If there is anything you need just let me know!
veronica kalovcak
June 14, 2011
june i only knew you a short time but in that time i saw what a wonderful woman you were i know you will be sadly missed by every one who loved you
the kalovcak family veronica dave and karlee
mike
June 14, 2011
Dear Matt and family: Our deepest sympathy at this very sad time.
Suzanne & John
June 14, 2011
Matt, Jon & Rob, A loss of a mother is difficult. We share your grief and want you to know we are here for you. We think of you daily and pray for you all.
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