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Barbara Zanuck Obituary

MARION HEIGHTS — Barbara M. Zanuck, 74, of 514 E. North St., went to be with her Lord at 2:25 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Mountain View: A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Coal Township.

Barbara was born in Mount Carmel, Jan. 26, 1943, a daughter of the late Mary B. (McGrath) and Joseph T. Spieles.

She was a homemaker and was married to Paul J. Zanuck.

Barb loved spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.

In addition to Paul, her loving husband, she is survived by two daughters, Dawn M. Raker and Lynn A. Sarisky, both of Marion Heights; a nephew, David Spieles, for whom Barb was also caregiver, and his wife, Roseann, of York; a brother, John "Jackie" Spieles and his wife Karen, of Frackville; three granddaughters, Allison M. Sarisky, Heather C. Raker and Charlotte J. Sarisky, all of Marion Heights; and two grandsons, Zachary M. Raker and Jacob P. Raker, both of Marion Heights.

In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by twin daughters, Marie Elaine and Elaine Marie; a son, Matthew; a grandson, Joseph J. Sarisky; and two sisters, Gloria Spieles, who died in infancy, and Maryann Malick.

ZANUCK — Barbara M. Zanuck, 74, of 514 E. North St., Marion Heights. Family and friends are invited to call at the visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Second and Arch streets, Shamokin. A religious service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Sam Bellavia officiating. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township. The family requests, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions be made to Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Second and Arch streets, Shamokin 17872, or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio, 44720-2680. The Zanuck family has entrusted funeral arrangements to the James Kelley Funeral Home, James F. Kelley, director, 1001 W. Arch St. at Maple Street, Coal Township.

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Published by The News Item from Feb. 12 to Feb. 14, 2017.

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Keira Ruiz Ruiz

February 13, 2017

Lynn and family,
I am saddened by your loss. I was pleased I got to know your mother/grandmother through church. She always had a smile on her face a d always had a great glow. She is now and angel looking among us all no more pain and suffering. Fly high Barbara u are missed by many we all love you . Rest easy till we all meet again.

Deb Heiser

February 12, 2017

Dawn and family,
I am so so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know words can not heal the pain you all are going through. I could say it gets better with time but I can't. Just know that my heart is with all of you and may God guide you all through. She is no longer in pain and she is up there smiling down on all of you flying high with her wings. May she RIP until you all see her again.

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