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1926
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2010
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Ruth Markunas Obituary
She was born in Carbondale on March 14, 1926, daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Oblashny Rowland.
She was a member of the Church of Nativity BVM, the Altar and Rosary Society, and the church choir. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Bocar Manufacturing until it closed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley B. Markunas; brothers Patrick Rowland and Eugene Rowland, and sister Marion Rowland.
She is survived by her sons, Stanley Markunas of Tunkhannock, and Richard and wife Marianne Markunas of Clarks Summit; daughter Debbie and husband Frank Domasiewicz of Meshoppen; brother Donald and wife Lillian Rowland of Carlisle; grandchildren Christopher and Robynn Markunas of Tempe, Ariz., and Brenna and Josh Gesford of York; and great-grandson Chase Markunas of Tempe, Ariz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m. from the Church of Nativity BVM in Tunkhannock.
Friends may call at the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock on Wednesday evening, Aug, 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Interment, St. Anthony's Cemetery in Forest City. On line condolences may be sent to www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Markunas
6 Entries
Chuck Bullock
August 26, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark Karpov
August 25, 2010
Dear Frank and Debbie,
We are thinking of you as you grieve for your Mom. We will hold you all in our prayers in the coming weeks. May you always have good memories to share and peace to brighten the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Mark Karpov and Family
August 25, 2010
Deb and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, May God Bless You.
Michelle DePrimo
August 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now. Wish we could be there with you all.
Betsy and Richard Holland
Flo Joyce
August 24, 2010
Deb, Frank, Brenna and Josh...I was deeply saddened in hearing of your Mom/Grandmom's passing. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Peter Karwowski
August 24, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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