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Amy Osenkarski Obituary

Oct. 4, 2012

Amy Osenkarski, 31, a resident of Jenkins Township, died suddenly, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at her home. Amy had been involved in a tragic accident in 2009 and had never completely recovered from her injuries.

Amy was born in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of Mrs. Annmarie Lazousky Osenkarski Horoszko, Pittston, and the late Edward William Osenkarski.

She was a graduate of Pittston Area High School and attended the Luzerne County Community College.

Amy had been a homemaker most of her life and had been a member of Christ Community Church, Kingston. Amy loved to cook for her family and friends and enjoyed decorating for the holidays.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a son, McCall Marranca.

In addition to her mother, survivors include her fiancé of 11 years, Carmen Marranca, Jenkins Township; sons, Salvatore Francis Dietrick III, Yatesville, Carmen Marranca Jr., Matthew Joseph Marranca, both of Jenkins Township; sisters, Sandra Osenkarski, Mrs. Cynthia Risko and her husband, Frank, all of Pittston; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Saturday 10 a.m. at the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, with private interment in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Pastor John Butch, Christ Community Church, Kingston, will officiate. Friends are invited to call the funeral home Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of service. The family requests that flowers be omitted and memorial donations, in Amy's name, be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Published by Times Leader on Oct. 11, 2012.
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Amy i will never forget u. I love n miss u so much and u will always b in my thoughts

marrissa syno

October 29, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Best Wishes, Ray

October 21, 2012

michelle

October 14, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Marilyn O'Boyle

October 13, 2012

amy, you will be in our hearts for ever love you alaways, ma, cindy , sandy, and kids.

sandra osenkarski

October 13, 2012

annmarie and family im so sorry for ur loss

October 12, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Amy. Please take comfort in knowing that this is a temporary place and that we will all be reunited someday and live in eternal paradise...where there is no pain or tears. For now we must draw upon each other and the ones left behind for strength and comfort. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Dillon families of Port Griffith, Jenkins Township.

State elected Constable William Dillon , Inkerman

October 12, 2012

Ann Marie, Sandy, Cindy, and boys...Amy was such an amazing person. She will live on in all of our hearts as long as we all remember the good times we were blessed enough to have with her. I've known Amy since we were in Kindergarten, I can't believe she's gone. Rest in Peace, beautiful girl. May God bless your family and help them find peace in time. Love to you all.

Kimberlee McCracken-Holley

October 12, 2012

joe kaminski

October 12, 2012

Amy with the angels now my daugher crystal has been her BFF since grade school and hasn't stop crying yet I also think of Amy as family but have a little peace knowing she's with other loved ones of ours she will always b in our hearts and with god

Patricia Brown

October 12, 2012

May beautiful memories bring you strength at this difficult time of sorrow and may your memories be your comfort.
Amy is now in the arms of GOD where she belongs and we will all see her again when GOD calls us...

October 11, 2012

Amy was kind and generous with a beautiful soul. She will be missed dearly; I will cherish all the good memories that I have of her. God bless her family and friends.

Donna Yentz

October 11, 2012

It's sad to see you leave so soon, you were a good person, and a caring person, you'll forever be in peace, and in our hearts. R.I.P.

mary manganiello

October 11, 2012

Its funny how we meet. And im glad that i was able to share a great friendship between us. U will be saddly miss

melissa dejesus(baker)

October 11, 2012

sue

October 11, 2012

Amy, you've been my best and dearest friend for a very long time. We've been through so much together. You were always there for me when I needed your warmth and kindness. No matter what you went through in your life you always kept a loving and tender heart and were always willing to help whoever needed you. You touched my very soul, and I will love you forever and always...
peace and love,
your friend sue

sue manganiello

October 11, 2012

Miss you and we will meet again in Heaven .

Crystal Loeffler

October 11, 2012

Carmen, I'm Sue's sister Christine. I just wanted to give you my heartfelt condolences. Although I've not met you directly, we've known Amy for a very long time. With all thats happened, I will keep you and the boys in my thoughts always, wishing you the best. I am so, so sorry for your loss.

Christine Manganiello

October 11, 2012

I miss you so much Baby girl. We noe each other since we were 11 and even throw you are in a better place you wil always be my Best Friend For ever.See you at the gates of Heaven .

Crystal Loeffler Sharp

October 11, 2012

Rest in peace Amy you were beautiful in life and now a beautiful angel

Wayne Sabol

October 11, 2012

My thouhgts and prayers are with the family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Amy you will be missed dearly. You hold a special place in my heart and always will. Love you.

Michelle Mauriello

October 11, 2012

Good Bless your family and close friends I will always Love you..

Crystal Loeffler

October 11, 2012

You will be missed so much I Love you Baby girl . See you when I get there just be waiting at the gates of Heaven for me...

Crystal Loeffler

October 11, 2012

In your time of loss, know that your loved ones are behind you, ANGELS are beside you and GOD is always with you.

PA State elected Constable Col. Bill Dillon and family

October 11, 2012

The entire Kay family sends their thoughts, their hearts and prayers to Amy and her entire family. May you rest and peace and may God Bless you all....

Elaine Kay

October 11, 2012

I only knew Amy for a very short time, during some of her bad times this year. She was recieved somewhat warmly. Rest in peace.

Donna May

October 10, 2012

amy, i just wanted to add that i love you and always will. You touched so many people, and will continue to.

sandra osenkarski

October 10, 2012

Be in peace now Amy. Tell my brother Joey I love and miss him and I'll see him later. Will always remember you Amy.

Mary Jo Keating

October 8, 2012

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