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Irene Dombroski Obituary
MOUNTAIN TOP — Irene J. Dombroski, 83, formerly of Mountain Top, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at the Thorwald Home, Carlisle.
She was born in Alden on July 5, 1934, and was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Tiletski) Kellar, of Alden.
Irene graduated from Newport High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, where she received her RN diploma. Her first job as a registered nurse was at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. After years devoted to raising her family, she returned to work at Smith Nursing Home in Mountain Top, finishing her career working as a home health care nurse.
She was an active member of St. Jude's Church, and volunteered her time freely. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She volunteered her time with the Association for the Blind, administering eye screenings at kindergarten registrations.
Irene was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Bob, in 2014; brothers, Alexander, Walter and Edmund; and sisters, Blanche Kellar, Helen Kielar, Mary Kowalski, Leona Farrell and Alfreda Perch.
Surviving are children, Mary Ann Edwards, of Easton; Janice and Mark Pfeiffer, of Philadelphia; and Robert and Michele Dombroski, of Carlisle; siblings, Henry, of Nanticoke; sisters, Celia Zukoski, of Pottsville; and Emily Kellar, of Wilkes-Barre; and grandchildren, Anthony, Matt, Hannah, Sam, Jake, Charlie, Casey, Madeline and Kate; plus numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Monday from McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Jude's Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Irene Dombroski
6 Entries
Leon and Theresa Krogulski
October 8, 2017
Our deepest sympathy. Lean and Theresa Krogulski
KELLEY
October 7, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
October 6, 2017
Bobby, Janice, and MaryAnn
We were so sorry to hear about Aunt Irene. We have such fond memories of visiting
you all when we came up for our annual trip to Penn from Texas. Your Mom was such a gracious host, and
always made a delicious meal. Your Mom will be truly missed. You are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Love, Karen, Brent and Morgan
Monique Helms
October 6, 2017
Dear Bobby, Janice & Mary Ann,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely Mother. I will always remember her as a very warm and loving woman. From our neighborhood and from all our years together at St. Jude.
She was our neighbor and friend to our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Praying!
Monique
October 6, 2017
I'm sorry to hear about Mom's passing. I volunteered several times with her for eye screening. May she rest in peace. Nancy Kalafut
Lori Enck
October 6, 2017
Sending you all my deepest and most sincere condolences. May God comfort you in the following days, weeks, and months as you grieve for the loss of someone special in your lives. I pray you find peace as you recall the happy moments shared over the many years with her.
Love, Lori
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