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George Weinschenk Obituary
Born in Scranton, son of the late George R. and Nora M. Murphy Weinschenk, he was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and attended Baltimore College of Commerce. He was employed by Eureka of Scranton and, before retirement, was the owner of Thelro Inc., Scranton. He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Scranton.
Also surviving are three daughters, Cheryl Freye and husband, Ken, Winthrop, Maine; Barbara Weinschenk, Stamford, Conn.; and Susan Rutz and husband, Tom, Stamford; four grandchildren, Justin and Andrew Freye, and Claire and Mollie Rutz.
A memorial service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Scranton, with the Rev. Peter D'Angio, officiating. Entombment, St. Luke's Episcopal Church Columbarium.
Friends may call Saturday, 9 to 11, in St. Luke's parish hall. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18503; or Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. For additional information or to leave an online condolence, visit www.strauchfuneralhomes.com.
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Ann Lacertoso-Berardelli
May 21, 2011
Dear Cheryl,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of you dad, it is not easy to lose someone we love. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May 19, 2011
My thoughts are with Barb, Sue and their families now and in the coming weeks. May your Dad rest in peace.
Linda Fortini (Stamford, CT)
Doreen Farris Konopka
May 18, 2011
Dear Helen,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
JR Thomas
May 18, 2011
George was a really good guy.He always treated me well and made me feel welcome in his home .I'm sorry to learn of his passing and send my sympathies to Helen , the girls and their families .He'll be missed .
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