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Ronald Panko Obituary
Born in Scranton, son of the late George J. and Gladys R. Michaeli Panko Sr., he was a 1964 graduate of Central High School and served in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. Before his illness, he was employed by Palm Beach Transportation.
He tried to live his life to the fullest; he may not have always taken the right road and, consequently, he lived with some regrets and apologies.
Surviving are a daughter, Debra Panko, Palm Beach, Fla.; a son, Matthew Panko, Old Forge; two brothers, Peter P. Panko and wife, Cheryl, Clarks Summit; George J. Panko and wife, Nancy, Raleigh, N.C.; several nieces and nephews.
He also was preceded in death by a nephew, Martin Sean Panko.
Cremation services will take place at the Maple Hill Crematory, Hanover Twp. There will be no public calling hours.
Arrangements, Miller Bean Funeral Home Inc., 436 Cedar Ave., Scranton. Go to www.millerbeanfh.com for additional funeral information, directions, or to submit an online condolence card.
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Debi Panko
May 21, 2009
Ron Panko was my father.........may he rest in peace with my AMAZING GRANDMOTHER......and suffer no more....physically and psychologically.........no apology or regrets are necessary here Dad....I will always Love you.............no matter what......
Anyone who knew my father, knew that my Dad had only one TRUE LOVE of his life..... that is my mother, Margaret Panko.
Though my father would quite often lose his way when it came to Mom and I,....... the love he had for the both of us remained concrete and stedfast within his heart..... no matter where he found himself.... he always found a way back to us..... hopefully now, his soul has truly found its resting place.
Some day, we will find OUR way back to YOU Dad,
until then, I want you to know that you WERE and will forever be loved by Mom and I.
Your daughter,
Debi Panko- Baynham
PS Matthew if you read this, please check your facebook!
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