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Frank Zelasny Obituary
January 26, 2010
Frank J. "Cotton" Zelasny, 79, of 10 W. Centre St., Mahanoy City, died Tuesday morning at his home.
Born in New Boston, he was a son of the late Joseph and Helen Murck Zelasny.
He attended Mahanoy Township schools and served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He was the owner and operator of Cottons Tavern in Mahanoy City for many years and last worked for and retired from Mahanoy Area School District, where he worked for the maintenance department and also as a bus driver.
He was a member of the former St. Canicus Church, Mahanoy City, as well as the Mahanoy City Posts of the American Legion and VFW.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, the former Geraldine "Gerry" Fogarty; two daughters, Diane Gallagher and her husband, Kenneth, Delano, and Karen Uhrie, Mahanoy City; two sons, Michael and his wife, Lori, Hazleton, and Frank Jr., Allentown; two brothers, Edward, Denville, N.J., and Joseph and his wife, Cheryl, Hacketstown, N.J.; four sisters, Frances McGarr, Piscataway, N.J., Celia Barron, Wilkes-Barre, Theresa Fulton and her husband, Ed, Egg Harbor, N.J., and Bernadette Smith, Basking Ridge, N.J.; three grandchildren, Justine, Nicole, and Noah Garcia; two great grandchildren, Briana and Emma Wagner; nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial with military honors at 11 a.m. Friday at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church, Mahanoy City. There will be no public calling hours. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Frank's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Personal condolences can be e-mailed to [email protected]. David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Zelasny
Jim & Martha Zelasny
February 1, 2010
Rest in Peace Uncle Frank
Francie McGarr
January 30, 2010
With deepest sympathy, from sister Francie. Frankie was the best, so many memories and a wonderful wife that took care of him. I am glad we saw him 2 months ago. Gerry, stay strong and someday you will be united with Frank in heaven. God bless you and your family !!!
Keith Barkus & Family
January 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
James and Amanda (Greenawalt) Fogarty
January 28, 2010
"Aunt" Gerry, Karen, and Diane,
Our thoughts are with you now and always. Especially durring your time of mourning. Jim often reminisces with me of the times him and his mom would spend with the two of you. They are wonderful memories and we always have a good laugh. May you soon be filled with the good memories of "Uncle" Cotton. May the days get easier for you as each day passes and remember we're always here for all of you! We love you a lot!
Jim and Amanda
Bernadette Smith
January 28, 2010
Dear Gerry,
Thank you for taking such good care of my brother for 58 years as his loving wife and especially during his most recent illness. You were his "rock"! You will forever be one of the "sisters".
Janice Davies
January 27, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Greg Barlis
January 27, 2010
Dear Gerry and family,
I am really sorry to hear of Cotton's passing. I remember all the good times we had at your place after the 2nd shift at Filmex in Delano. Keep the good memories with you. Cotton would like that. God bless.
Maria & Randy Burke
January 27, 2010
Dear Gerry, Karen, Diane & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Cotton's passing, know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa,Jack,Kevin,John,andJordan
January 27, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cy,Phyllis Morgans
January 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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