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Ann Olbrish Obituary

KULPMONT — Ann L. Olbrish, 71, of 702 Scott St., passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at Mountain View: A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Coal Township. Her passing terminated a four-year illness.

Born June 26, 1943, in Excelsior, she was a daughter of the late John and Sally (Sahonick) Horoshock.

She was a 1961 graduate of Kulpmont High School.

In 1971, in St. Casimir's Church, Kulpmont, she married Joseph Olbrish, who survives.

Ann was employed as a factory worker and a housekeeper.

She was a former member of St. Casimir's Church, and, most recently, a member of the Church of the Holy Angels.

In addition to her husband, Joseph, she is survived by two sons, David and Michael, of Kulpmont; two grandchildren, Logan and Benjamin, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Vincent, Walter and Daniel Horoshock, and three sisters, Mildred Karpinski, Irene Furdalevich and an infant, Dolores.

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OLBRISH — Ann L. Olbrish, 71, of 702 Scott St., Kulpmont. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursdayin the Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott St., Kulpmont with The Rev. Andrew Stahmer, officiating. Burial will be in St. Casimir's Cemetery, Marion Heights. Viewing will be held from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday with transferal prayers at 10:15 a.m. in the C.J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc., 1053 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, C.J. Lucas, Supervisor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The News Item on Oct. 7, 2014.

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Theresa

October 12, 2014

Ann was a lovely and amazing lady. She always had a smile and kind word. You could tell how much she loved her family. Always thinking of them. She is missed, so sorry for your loss. God bless.

Howard Klinger

October 7, 2014

Sorry for your loss. As a 1963 graduate of Kulpmont High School I remember Ann very well. She was a very nice person, and always was friendly even to us underclassmen.

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