HANOVER TWP. — Theresa A. Jarzenbovicz, 84, formerly of the Upper Askam section of Hanover Township, and a resident of Guardian Elder Care Center, Sheatown, died Friday evening, Nov. 15, 2013.
Theresa was born in Wilkes-Barre Township on Aug. 28, 1929. She was a daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Rusin) Mraczkoski. Theresa was a graduate of Marymount High School and was employed for many years in the food service industry.She was a devout Catholic and was member of Holy Family Church, Sugar Notch. She enjoyed quilting and baking for the annual church bazaar. Theresa loved spending time with her best friend and sister-in-law, Josephine Jarzenbovicz.
Grandma will always be remembered for taking part in a good polka dance whenever and wherever she could.
Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph B. Jarzenbovicz; sisters, Genevieve Mraczkoski, Clara Dorzinsky, Bertha Tolarowski, Irene Bomber, Helen Rinaldi and Sopie Mraczkoski; and brothers, Stanley, Felix, Eugene and Raymond Mraczkoski.
Surviving are her daughters, Lois Feist, Hanover Township, and Marie Wellons, Raleigh, N.C.;, son, Joseph Jarzenbovicz, Ashland; grandchildren, Jennifer, Raymond, Ashley and Julie; sister, Sabina Vojtek, Georgetown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Guardian Elder Care for their dedicated service in their caring for Theresa.
Funeral services for Theresa will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Main Street, Sugar Notch, with the Rev. Joseph Kakareka officiating. Interment will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Holy Family Church, 828 Main St., Sugar Notch.
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Theresa was the best mother in law I could possibly hope for. She accepted my children, Kevin and Colleen, and myself with few reservations. She was a very generous person. Never forgetting anyones birthday...there was always a card.
I will always remember the fabulous Christmas dinners...they were amazing.
She was devoted to the Catholic church and her family. She was always there for them.
Theresa made us laugh a lot. She always let you know the way things were, wether you liked it or not....
The last few years were difficult for her. Not realizing what was going on. However I know she is in a better place, if anyone is entitled to be in heaven, it is definately Theresa Jarzenbovicz. She truly loved God with her whole heart and soul.She will be missed.God bless Theresa.
daughter in law
Catherine
November 19, 2013
Lois, Marie, Joe & family - Our sympathy is extended to all of you. Your mom was such a good person. A real help for Holy Family. May she rest in peace.
Charlotte & Rich Duffy
November 19, 2013
My Deepest Sympathy to Ronald Jarzenbovicz on the passing of his Aunt.
Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski
November 19, 2013
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