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Barbara Cembrock Obituary

Barbara Cembrock, 75, of Hanover Township, passed away on Saturday at the Wilkes Barre General Hospital.

Born Dec. 23, 1937, in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Lottrick Puchalski.

She was a graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1956, and a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church of Plymouth.

Throughout her life, Barbara cherished her family and the time she spent with family and friends. She greatly enjoyed going to the casino.

She was always there to listen and help others. She will forever be known for her kind and loving heart.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Frank E. Cembrock.

Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Frank E. Cembrock; daughter, Deborah Bath, of Hanover Township; son, Mark Cembrock, of Dallas; grandsons, Robert Jr. and Eric Bath; sisters-in-law; aunt; cousins; nieces; nephews; and many good friends.

Barbara's family would like to especially thank the ICU nurses at the Wilkes Barre General Hospital for their care and compassion.

Funeral will be held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the S.J.Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth, followed by Divine Liturgy at 11:30 a.m. in Ss.. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Plymouth. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Parastas service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Volodymyr Popyk officiating. Please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com for directions or to submit online condolences to Barbara's family.

Published by Times Leader on Jun. 24, 2013.
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Joseph and david Bialek

June 30, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Kevin Kwiatek

June 27, 2013

Mark, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I am sorry I will not be able to attend services due to illness.

Donald Jones

June 25, 2013

All my condolence's to the Cembrock Family.

Michael Mondy

June 25, 2013

Michael Thomas Mondy

June 25, 2013

Dear Frank,Debbie,Mark and
Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Barbara was a lovely person. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Love and prayers,
Joyce Spinucci

Joyce Spinucci

June 25, 2013

Our prayers go out to Barbara's family that they find the peace and comfort that she is now experiencing. Barbara was a good neighbor and friend to my parents and myself and will be truly missed.

Karen Povicki Olszyk

June 24, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Barbra's passing. She was the sweetest and most thoughtful person... I always looked forward to seeing her sweet smiling face. May the end of her suffering bring you comfort along with the reassurance that she is with her son and mother. Condolences to Debbie, Mark and the grandchildren as well as her husband Frank.

Laurie Van Gorder-Frankito

June 24, 2013

My deepest condolences to Mrs. Cembrock's family....may happy memories sustain you through these difficult days.

Lisa Kotch-Evans

June 24, 2013

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