Arlene Hlavaty Zablotsky, 87 of Clark Summit, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Allied Services, Clarks Summit.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Zablotsky; and her youngest son, Phillip Zablotsky.
Born in Greenfield Township, she is the daughter of the late John and Anna (Ritko) Hlavaty.
She was employed as a nurse for several years at the Clark Summit State Hospital and also drove an activities school bus for Mountain View School District for several years before her retirement.
Arlene was a public servant for Hop Bottom Borough in Susquehanna County for a number of years. She was a member of the Big Band Society and the Italian American Association. Arlene was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, public servant, and friend.
Surviving are her companion and friend, George (Glenn) Smith of Clarks Summit; three sons: Theodore 'Ted' and wife Brenda of Harrisburg, David and wife Naomi of Dorrance, and Harry and wife Marian of Hop Bottom; grandchildren: Stephen and wife Sherry of Elizabethtown, Brandee Zablotsky of Middletown, Kemp Zablotsky of California, Charise and husband Michael Moeller of Philadelphia, Kori Zablotsky and her fiancé David Snyder of Pittston, and Bethany and husband Christian Horn of Texas; a great-granddaughter, Aislynne Zablotsky of Elizabethtown; brother-in-law, Donald Zablotsky, Kingsley; sister-in-law, Nancy Zablotsky, of Maryland; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by five brothers: Michael, Edward, Joseph, John and Andrew; and a sister, Agnes.
Funeral arrangements are by the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.
Friends may pay their respects on Thursday, May 18, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, 205 Main Street, Nicholson. Immediately following the Mass, Interment will take place at the Tower Cemetery in West Lenox.
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Nettie Goldate
May 17, 2023
Dear Glenn,
I´m sorry to hear of your loss. Arlene was a very special lady. I remember her fondly and miss seeing both of you.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Nettie Goldate
Dallas, TX
AFSCME LOCAL #2144
May 17, 2023
Dear Harry, Marion and families,
The Brothers and Sisters of AFSCME Local 2144
are sending our condolences to you all at this time of sorrow for the loss of your mother.
May she be at eternal peace in the loving arms of Jesus.
Sincerely,
AFSCME Local #2144
PENNDOT Susquehanna County 4-5
Montrose, PA
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