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Emily Ponas Obituary
She is survived by a son, Matthew Ponas and wife, Kathy, Taylor; three grandchildren, Charles, Nicholas and Emma Rose Ponas, all of Taylor; a brother, Stephen Hydeck, Pocono Summit; two sisters, Romayne Koerner and Irene Slagan, both of Clarks Summit; and many nieces and nephews.
Her family would like to thank the extraordinary staff of Traditional Home Health Hospice for the care they took of Emily.
Funeral services are scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge, with a 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy in St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Church, 140 Church St., Old Forge. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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July 24, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Ponas Family Your mom was such a loving and giving woman. I will always remember her lighting candles for hurting people in need of prayer. Emily will always be remembered and loved.
July 22, 2013
On behalf of our whole staff, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Your friends at Traditional Home Health & Hospice
Bob Mack
July 22, 2013
Dear Matt and family. Please accept my sympathy during this sad time. Know that now you have a beautiful new angel looking down on you from heaven. May you find peace and comfort in each other and may Emily's memory be eternal!
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