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Daniel Banonis Obituary
Born in Shenandoah, Dec. 19, 1948, he was a son of the late Walter and Eleanor Kuchinsky Banonis. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, John and Robert Kaplafka.
He was the husband of Christine Schlack Banonis, to whom he was married for 45 years.
Daniel was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah, formerly of St. George Church, where he also served as a Eucharistic minister.
He graduated from Shenandoah J.W. Cooper High School, Class of 1966, and attended Penn State University. He worked as a computer program analyst at Leader Data Processing, West Hazleton, and Wal-Mart Distribution, Highridge.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Jason, husband of Mary, Lower Saucon Township; a sister, Dorothy Leach, Ringtown; two grandchildren, Andrew and Zachary; nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Divine Mercy Church, 216 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah, with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian as celebrant. Friends may call from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery, Shenandoah. The family prefers donations to Hackerman-Patz House, Attn: Kelly Gold, manager of Guest Services, 1260 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18105, or Joe's Fund c/o Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.
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Janice Seitzinger
November 8, 2016
Tina, words cannot express my sorrow for you and your family. I will always remember the wonderful trips you and your husband went on. God bless you and your family!
DEBORAH and MICHAEL COLOSIMO
November 5, 2016
Dear Tina and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our families are friends since Union ST. Since before my birth even. Alot of wonderful memories. At your wedding to Danny you looked like a princess and he was your Prince. That's how I'll always remember Danny. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask. Love Debbie,Mickey and family.
Mike & Joyce Breslosky
November 4, 2016
Sincere condolences during this sad time. Thinking of you and your family
Virginia Butcher
November 2, 2016
Dear Tina and Jason, we will all miss Uncle Danny and his infectious smile. His warm sense of humor will always be what we remember most. Love hugs and prayers
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Susan Kayesuski
November 2, 2016
Dear Tina,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts ands prayers are with you and your family.
John Kaplafka
November 2, 2016
Dear Aunt Tina & Jason,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Uncle Dan will be missed very much. Danny is now in heaven and all His earthly pain and suffering is now over. Rest in Peace Danny we love you always.
Robert Kaplafka
November 1, 2016
Dear Aunt Tina and Jason
Uncle Dan will be missed by all of us, only the comfort of knowing he is with God now can help to heal all of us.
Paulette Kaplafka
November 1, 2016
Dear Tina and Jason
So sorry to hear about your loss my prayers are with you and all of the family.
November 1, 2016
Dear Tina,
So sorry to hear about Danny! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jason during this difficult time.
Kathy and Chuck Weller ( Delaware)
Terry McLaughlin
November 1, 2016
Tina: So sorry for your loss. Dan was a memorable fellow.
Lori Goodrich McAndrew
November 1, 2016
Dan was a good person and I had the opportunity to work with him at Walmart for a few years. He will be missed and is in my thoughts and prayers.
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