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Mary Badyrka Obituary
Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of Bernardine Dudzik Sokolowsky of Pittston and the late Edward Sokolowsky. She was a graduate of Pittston Area High School. She earned her bachelor's degree from Marywood University and her master's degree from the University of Scranton. She was employed by the Scranton School District as a math teacher. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea. She resided in Clarks Summit for the last 25 years.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, David.
Surviving, in addition to her mother, are sisters, Bernadine Rink and husband, Robert, Scranton; Judy Martinelli and husband, David, Duryea; Theresa Wychoskie and husband, Joseph, Duryea; Annie Rowlands and Scott Bellerby, Pittston; brothers, Stanley, Harding; Michael and wife, Gina, Pittston; Edward and wife, Nancy, Pittston; John, Pittston; nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea. Interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Friends may call Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.
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Basil
November 16, 2008
My sympathy goes out to Mary's family.
I'll always remember those midnight visits from you and Dave.
I'll have a Belgium waffle for you at Bob Evans.
Going to miss ya kid.
Gail & John Badyrka, Jr.
November 13, 2008
To the Family of Mary M. ( Sokolowsky ) Badyrka,
Although we only met once, at our family Reunion in 2007. My wife and I found Mary to be a strong, loving and caring person.
May her memory live on through the children she taught and all those that met her.
With our deepest sympathy and prayers.
( David's cousin )
Felicia Fulton
November 12, 2008
Mrs. Badyrka was a wonderful and caring teacher to my friends and I. We hate the fact how shes gone. She is a great person and will always be in our hearts and memories. We students from West Intermediate and West High School love and miss you Mrs. Badyrka. You will never be forgotten.
Michele Sickle
November 10, 2008
Mary has touched so many people, both students and teachers alike. Her dedication was obvious and an inspiration to everyone around her. I will never forget all that I learned from her. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Kathleen Buzad
November 10, 2008
What a loss to us all, I remember Mary as a strong, wonderful person with a great spirit that I am sure will live on in her students, colleagues and family. Her dedication to excellence - and to her profession and her school community and union will always be remembered by those of us who worked with her. May she rest in peace. Know that you are in prayers and thoughts today.
With deepest sympathy,
Kathy Buzad, American Federation of Teachers, Washington, DC
Mary (Sokolowsky) Pillo
November 10, 2008
Dear Mary Margaret...YOUR strength, fight, fearlessness and attitude will forever speak to MY heart. Praying for your family at this time as they walk by faith.
Earthly love,
Cousin Mary Pillo Sokolowsky & husband Michael
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