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Doris Gawreluk Obituary

Doris June Leighty Gawreluk

West Milford - Doris June Leighty Gawreluk, 88, of West Milford, passed away on December 13, 2018. She was born in Uniontown, PA on June 10, 1930 to the late Orland and Edna (Fike) Leighty. After earning a Bachelor's degree, June worked as a dietician in school food service for many years, most recently at Lakeland High School in Wanaque, NJ.

She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Gawreluk (2005); the cherished mother of Lorie Gawreluk and her husband Brad MacKenn; and the treasured grandmother of Colin MacKenn. June was predeceased by her sisters Jean and Joanne and is survived by many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her loving dog, Stoli.

All services were private by the request of the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Record/Herald News on Dec. 21, 2018.

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May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.

December 21, 2018

May the God of all comfort be with the family of Doris June Leighty Gawreluk, during this difficult time. 1 Peter 5:6,7. NWT

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