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Diane Pytko Obituary
August 13, 2012
Diane L. Pytko, 64, of Gilberton, passed away Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.
Born in Gilberton, March 19, 1948, she was a daughter of Marian Shaner Israel, Gilberton, and the late Fredrick Israel.
She was a 1966 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.
Diane had worked at the former McCorys at the Schuylkill Mall, Bell Telephone and Black Diamond Antiques.
She was a member of Gilberton United Methodist Church, Gilberton.
She was a member of Mah- anoy Area Football Boosters, and had served as the borough tax assessor.
Diane also loved going to the casino and playing Tuesday night bingo at the West End Fire & Rescue, Mahanoy City.
She was the wife of John J. Pytko.
Diane is survived by sons, Richard Billus, husband of Heather, John A. Pytko, husband of Jennifer, Mahanoy City, Anthony J. Pytko, Christian Pytko and fiancee, Heather Yanonis, Gilberton; sisters, Darlene Freil, Gilberton, and Debra Cola, Port Carbon; a brother, Fredrick Israel Jr., Gilberton; six grandchildren, Mason, Olivia, Addison, Christian, Cole and Caylee.
Services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Gilberton United Methodist Church, Gilberton, with the Rev. Joe Murton officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church. Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, is in charge. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign guest book, send sympathy cards or view video tribute.
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Memories and Condolences
for Diane Pytko
August 17, 2012
Tony-
My sincerest sympathy on the death of your Mother.
Stan Rakowsky
Georgene Jones-Emery
August 17, 2012
I am so very sorry to hear about Diane. I will remember the good times with Diane, growing up in Gilberton. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
JOE BILLUS
August 16, 2012
we are so sorry for your loss . we all hope that time will ease the pain of losing a loved one. and time will let you rember the good time's. that we shared. all our love JOE, PAULINE,AND JOE JR BILLUS GOD BLESS
Anne Kayes
August 16, 2012
Tony,
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Betty Gill
August 16, 2012
Dear John & Jennifer,Tony,and Family, We wish to extend our Deepest Sympathy to all of you. May Diane's Soul rest Eternally and May Our Saviour Bless each of you. John & Betty Gill
Carolyn & Mark Roberts
August 15, 2012
To The Family of Diane Pytko,
No words can express how deeply sorry we are on the loss of your Beloved Mother, Wife, & Sister. May your memories give you Strength & the Lord give you Peace & Comfort during this most difficult time. God Bless You All.
Beth (Betsy) Ferrari
August 15, 2012
To the Pytko & Israel Families,
My condolences to your family. Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you all.
August 15, 2012
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, Tony. Please know that she is in a better place now.
Shawn Novatka
Bob & Jo Galetz
August 15, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Roncek Family
August 15, 2012
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Mandy (Thomas) Reed
August 15, 2012
Pytko Family, I was so sorry to hear of Diane's passing. Please know that you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick Hocking
August 15, 2012
My prayers are with you and your family
Kell Family
August 15, 2012
John, we are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and yours are in our prayers. Michael, Alice, Ed, & Joe Kell
Richard Harding
August 15, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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