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Leon Gorki Obituary
Born in Pattersonville, he was the son of the late Charles Gorki and Jennie Bloschak Tarreto.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Pennsylvania Gas & Water Co. as a salesman. He was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. Chairman of the Democratic party for 50 years; former mayor and councilman for Luzerne Borough; he was also a tax collector and Luzerne County Assessor's Office. He wants to be remembered as the friend of the needy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Eleanor Roschak Gorki, on Feb. 20, 2011; sister, Verna Mae Hamberger; grandchildren, Brenda and Brian Gorki.
Surviving are his sons, Nevin and wife, June, Kingston; Ronald and wife, Beverly, Plains Township; grandchildren, Nevin Jr., Christopher and Ryan; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Jared and Nevin James Gorki; brothers, Sam Tarreto, Port Crane, N.Y.; Albert, Joseph and John Tarreto, all of Luzerne; Leonard Tarreto, West Wyoming; sister, Sally Tosti, Luzerne.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home Inc., 568 Bennett St., Luzerne, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Parish. The Rev. Michael Zipay will officiate. Interment will be in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.
Condolences can be sent to [email protected].
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Melissa Vitale
March 15, 2011
Ron,
I'm so sorry to have just found out about your father....I can't even find the words to express the pain I feel for you and your family. Please stay strong and try to find comfort in knowing that your parents are reunited.
March 14, 2011
Ron, we wish to extend our prayers and thoughts to you and your family at this time. We are sorry to hear about your loss. Sovereign Mgmt Team.
Dave & Veronica Schoenwetter
March 14, 2011
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
AseraCare Hospice
March 14, 2011
The Staff and Volunteers of AseraCare Hospice extend heartfelt condolences to the Gorski Family on their recent loss. Thank you for the opportunity of caring for Leon in his final months. May your fond memories provide comfort and peace in the coming days.
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March 14, 2011
Ron, Nevin and families,,
I sorry to hear about your Father's passing. May God Bless all of you & guide you through this difficult time.
Dan Nagle,, Thornhurst
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