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Martha Astolfi Obituary
She was born Oct. 27, 1920, in Pittston. Martha was the daughter of the late Casmir and Elizabeth Kazmiritus Austrus.
Martha had especially a heart of compassion for the needy and in service to others, she gave of herself. She taught her children true lessons of kindness, and shared with them wisdom in which the world cannot destroy.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, George A. Astolfi; her son, George Jr.; her brothers, Joseph, Charles and Peter; and her sisters, Mary, Anna, Betty and Marcella.
Surviving are her daughter, Mary and husband, Joseph Kunec, Plains Township; her sons, Germano and his wife, Linda, Pittston; and Robert and his wife, Beverly, Forty Fort; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family, with the Rev. Barbara Roberts officiating. Interment will take place at Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton. There will be no calling hours.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township.
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Joyce Flynn
October 17, 2012
Jerry,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know how deeply you loved her. It is a great loss to you and your family. I hope you can draw strength in the knowledge that your mom had a full life. May she rest in peace. God Bless.
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