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Margaret Rodak Obituary

AUBURN - Margaret Marko Rodak, 87, of Auburn, died Saturday, July 2, 2011, following a brief illness.  Margaret was a life resident of the Auburn area, the daughter of the late Michael and Suzanna Kuzma Marko. She was a graduate of Central High School. Until her retirement, she had been employed by AT&T/Verizon. She was a member of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church and the St. Marion Sisterhood of the church, and was a piorgi and paska maker at the church. She was also a longtime member of the Telephone Pioneers. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, George and Karen Rodak, of Auburn, grandchildren, Anastasia and Joseph Rodak, her sister, Anastasia (Nellie) Stanley, of Auburn, her brother, Walter (Jennie) Marko, of Fairmount; and nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters Anna Marchisin, Helen Pawlack and Mary Panek and her brothers Michael and William Marko. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from the Plis Funeral Home, 220 State St., and 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Burial will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Half Acre. Friends are invited to call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in Margaret's memory to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. The family wishes to thank Joan and Mike Panek for the compassion and care they gave to Margaret during her illness. To leave a message for the family, sign the guestbook: go to www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.
Published by The Citizen from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2011.

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Ronayne Mauro

July 8, 2011

Dear George and Karen,
John and I were so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I knew her from Dr. Tinsley's office and I always enjoyed seeing and talking to her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Paul&Ida Sedor

July 6, 2011

George,Karen,Joe,and Ana,
Ida and I have you in our thoughts and prayers, Margaret, our friend, your Mom,will always be remembered the GREAT person she was...God Bless...

July 5, 2011

May Margaret rest in peace in heaven. I worked with Margaret at the phone company for many years. She was a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.

Ginny Flaherty Lisano

Carole Tortorici

July 5, 2011

George, Karen, Joe and Ana, I am so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let me know.

Theresa & Danielle Weaver

July 5, 2011

So sorry for your loss George, Karen, Joe and Ana. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

July 4, 2011

george, sorry for the loss of your mom i always remember cottage street and your house on the corner of cross st. take care and my thoughts go out to you. joe and frank jr. DiMatteo

joe dimatteo

July 4, 2011

george, sorry for the loss of your mom i always remember cottage street and your house on the corner of cross st. take care and my thoughts go out to you. joe and frank jr. DiMatteo

Mary Bushallow

July 4, 2011

Walt and Jennie

Marko and Rodak Families




I was so sorry to hear about Nellie. May her memory be eternal!

Tom Netti

July 4, 2011

My condolence to you and your family on the death of your mom. It was always a pleasure to visit her on a monthly basis while I was working at Prudential, she was always so nice to talk to and most of her conversations included you, she truly loved you and I am sure you both have great memories of the past. Sorry I am out of town and won't be able to pay my respects. A special prayer goes out to you and your family.

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