Marie Gurske Obituary
Of Starrucca, PA
Marie Gurske, 80, of Starrucca, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Barnes Kasson Hospital, in Susquehanna, PA.
She was predeceased by her parents James & Pauline Salamida.
Marie is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Louis Gurske; brother and sister-in-law Dominick & Celeste Salamida; nephew Greg & Kim Salamida; great nephew Connor Salamida; and many close friends including Kathy Crimmins, Patty Fabricius, Dan Blanche, Connie Cardullo.
Marie was born on May 27, 1944, in Easton, PA. She worked as a secretary for Singer Link and NYSEG in Kirkwood for several years until her retirement. As well as being a secretary she was also a proofreader. She enjoyed reading books and visiting with her friends at the Free Library in Susquehanna, PA. She was a loving wife, sister, and aunt who will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10am at St. John's Church in Susquehanna, PA.
Interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Starrucca, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Susquehanna Free Library, Susquehanna, PA 83 Erie Blvd. Suite C Susquehanna, PA 18847 or Project PAW of Binghamton, NY 127 Bevier St. Binghamton, NY 13904.
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