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Alberta Barnick Obituary

Alberta Barnick, 96, passed away Oct. 24, 2018.

Born in Minooka, she was the last survivor of eight children born to Stanley and Angela Kolodjeski. She was married for over 50 years to the late Master Gunnery Sgt. John Barnick, United States Marine Corps retired, of Dunmore.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Maribeth Sherrill.

She is survived by her son, Richard, his wife, Florence; three grandchildren, and her son-in-law, Guy N. Sherrill; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Barnick spent her youth in Scranton before joining her husband in his travels as a United States Marine. They retired to New Bern, N.C., where she lived for 45 years before spending her final years near her son in Fredericksburg, Va.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul Catholic Church in New Bern on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m., with burial immediately following at the adjoining St. Joseph's Cemetery. In addition, a memorial service will be held at a later date in Scranton.

Donations in Alberta's memory may be given to St. Paul Catholic Church, 3005 Country Club Road, New Bern, NC 28562, or a charity of your choice.

Published by Scranton Times on Oct. 28, 2018.
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Richard, so sorry to hear about your mothers passing. I have wonderful memories of her and your father with my parent sitting at the bar at their home. I thought of her as a second mother. She will be missed for sure.

My deepest condolences,

Lori Pelletier

November 26, 2018

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

November 3, 2018

Richard... I'll always remember fondly my visit with your mom and dad in New Bern with my mom, Mary Barnick Mallas... I remember her coveting her special "secret recipe" for pineapple filling cake w special frosting topped w coconut.:) And I remember a visit I had w a girlfriend and your mom insisting we go out to her favorite Chinese restaurant. She was always such a gracious hostess. I loved her smile and laughter, which I believe you inherited. I'm so sorry for your loss; may your memories bring you peace.
Love, your cousin, (Mary) Carol Mallas Howard

October 29, 2018

Richard, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll always remember her fondly.

Marilyn Begin

October 28, 2018

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