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John Kelnock Obituary
MARION HEIGHTS - John Kelnock, 91, of Marion Heights, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.
He was born in Shamokin, Nov. 24, 1929, a son of the late George and Mary (Sewa) Kelnock.
He graduated from Kulpmont High School, Class of 1948.
John worked in administration for the U.S. Army for 21 years. While in military service, John received many awards. One of them being the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service with the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force; the other being the Benemerente Medal and Citation for outstanding service to the Catholic religious program at Vincenza, Italy.
John was a member of the St. Michael Orthodox Church, in Mount Carmel.
John is survived by two sisters, Dorothy and Anna; and several nieces and nephews.
KELNOCK - John Kelnock, 91, of Marion Heights. Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, in Annville. Family and friends may send online condolences to allenrhornefuneralhome.com. The Allen R. Horne Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 193 McIntyre Road, Catawissa, is handling arrangements.
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Brian Ardan and Family
September 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that we learned of John´s passing. John, you will be missed. You were, above all, a kind man, guided daily by the tenets of your faith. You were a proud "Rusyn," and I will never forget your license plate: Ja Rusyn (I am a Rusyn). I will remember the many times we talked about your heritage, and I will always have in my mind the beautiful sound of your voice when you spoke the Carpatho-Rusyn language, a skill that only a very small handful of descendants still possess in the coal region. You sang many songs to me in the language you were so proud of, and served as a cantor to countless religious services over many many years. My only regret is that I didn´t know you for more years than I did. My wife Lyuda and I will never forget you. God rest your beautiful and kind soul.
Sisters of St. Basil at Mount St. Macrina
September 3, 2021
We offer our deepest sympathy to John's family. For many years, he was a familiar figure and faithful volunteer at our Annual Pilgrimage in honor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. We have missed his presence among us, but we are confident that he now enjoys new life in the heavenly kingdom. May his memory be eternal!
Vicnaja jemu pamjat!
The Sisters at Mount St. Macrina
Ann M Gard {Kovalchick}
September 3, 2021
as children we were very good friends he was a great guy
Joseph Mariano
September 3, 2021
John you will be sadly missed by the Mariano family you have been a good friend of ours for a long time ....
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