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Bernard Kubinetz Obituary
Born in Pringle, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Bednar Kubinec. He was a graduate of Luzerne High School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II.
Prior to his retirement, his was the assistant police chief in Luzerne Borough, truant officer for Wyoming Valley West and security for several stores in Luzerne. He received commendation for service performed while being a police office in Luzerne.
He was a member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, and the Donegal Society of Wilkes-Barre.
Bernie was a kind, quiet, caring man who loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved his crossword puzzles, watching "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy," swimming in the pool with his family and taking long rides out the back mountain with his wife and children. He loved all kinds of animals and watching deer and raccoons in his yard while telling stories of his time in the service, being a policeman and truant officer. He was well known by congressmen, judges, magistrates, lawyers and the county sheriff because of his professional mannerism and excellent work ethics.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Patricia Murray, and all of his siblings.
He is survived by his mother-in-law, Mary Kennedy Murray; children, Mary Jo Kubasti and husband, Stephen, Luzerne; Bernadine Kubinetz, Pikes Creek; Bernard F. Kubinetz and wife, Brenda, Luzerne; Colleen Shumbris, Dallas; George Visco and wife, Maureen, Luzerne; and Thomas Visco, York; grandchildren, Colleen Vikara, Stephanie Kubasti, Shawn Visco, Kimberly Kubasti and George Visco; great-grandchild, Michael Llewellyn; and great-great-grandchild Nathan.
The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Friday from Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home Inc., 568 Bennett St., Luzerne, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church, Kingston.
Interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
To light a virtual candle, or leave a message of condolence for his family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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shirley pollock
March 13, 2014
Mary jo , Bernadine and families: I'm sorry for the loss of your dad, seeing that photo of him in his uniform takes me right back to luzerne , god bless you
JEROME BALOH
March 13, 2014
BUSTER @ FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
OF YOUR FATHER MAY HE REST IN PEACE !!!
JEROME BALOH
Detective (Retired) Roy Hodgens
March 13, 2014
I did not have the honor of meeting Bernard but feel his service to his community as a police officer should be commended. I pray Bernard's family and friends can find peace and comfort during this time of sadness and sorrow in the blessing of our Lord.
LINDA RUSHTON
March 12, 2014
Sorry to hear of your Father's passing. He was always a nice guy. Now he is with your Mom.
March 12, 2014
RIP.BERNIE GONA MISS YA..KEVIN SYMONS..
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