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Edward Wittic Obituary
February 17, 2010
Edward J. (Witek) Wittic, 91, of Whitehall, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Wednesday morning at the Whitehall Manor Assisted Living Center.
Born in Shenandoah, Oct. 13, 1918, he was a son of the late Casper and Albina Tokarcz Witek.
Edward was a decorated veteran of World War II and served in the Army where he earned the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Star and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with three Bronze Stars.
He worked for many years in the construction business before retirement.
Edward was a member of St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church, a life member of the Polish American Fire Company and the Greater Shenandoah Area Senior Citizens, all of Shenandoah.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, the former Elsie C. Kruczek, in 2004; three sisters, Mary Donovan, Anna Zaremba and Helen Kolavage; and one brother, Walter Wittic.
Surviving are two sons, Edward Witek, and his wife, Denise, Whitehall, and Kenneth Witek, and his wife, Valentina, Chester Springs; a daughter, Gloria Maley, and her husband, James, Emmaus; four grandchildren, Jamie Maley, and his wife, Shelley, Allentown, Cindy Drouhard, and her husband, Lonnie, Corvallis, Ore., Erik Witek, Lakewood, Colo., and AmyLyn Kelly, and her husband, Michael, Littleton, Colo.; four great-grandchildren, Samara Drouhard, Kaitlyn Maley and Carson and Collin Kelly; two sisters, Loretta Zeminski, Shenandoah, and Charlotte DiCasimirro, New Boston; nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 23 at St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church, Shenandoah, with the Rev. Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church. There will be no calling hours on Monday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Chapel Fund, c/o 108 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah, PA 17976.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Wittic
Christine Dale
February 22, 2010
Dear Ken and Tina, I wish you peace and comfort at this sad time. Christine.
Andy Ulicny
February 21, 2010
Ken and Tine, such a great loss to lose a parent, our deepest condolences, my friends. Andy and Deb Ulicny
Kathy and Larry Erdman
February 20, 2010
Ken and Tina, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ken's Dad. Our prayers are with you and your Family. May the many happy memories you have of your Dad, and the good days you were able to spend with him, help you in this difficult time.
Jan and Jim Monaghan
February 20, 2010
Ken and Tina,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family
February 19, 2010
We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and wish you peace. Karyn, Jim & Zane Fasel
Mike and Donna Breskiewicz
February 19, 2010
Ken, We were so sorry to hear about dad.. wish we were a little closer to bring something over.. see you on Tues.
February 19, 2010
Ken and Tina, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. If there is anything we can do help, please let us know.
Peace
Dirk, Kim, Kristen and Dirk, Jr.
Louie Caciolo
February 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John & Debbie Depicolzuane
February 19, 2010
Ken, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. When I lost my Dad it was very hard for me. I remembered the good times we had together and all the advice he used to give me wether I wanted it or not. I'm sure you will miss him and in time it will get better.
Ken/Tina, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John & Debbie
Joseph Williams Past President PAFCO.
February 19, 2010
May the comfort of God help you through this difficult time.
February 19, 2010
Dear Ed, Denise, and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the good memories you have help ease some of the sorrow.
Love, Jodi and Neil
Ed & Barbara Zakszeski
February 19, 2010
Ed, Denise & Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. We will remember all of you in our prayers.
February 19, 2010
Ken and Tina,
My condolences on the loss of your Dad. Your Dad sounds like he was a very special person, a good husband, great Dad and Grandad, and an outstanding soldier and patriot. My prayers are with you both during this sad time.
Kathy Dinan, ( co-worker from Wyeth)
February 19, 2010
Dear Ken and Tina
My thoughts are with you
Love, Joe & Peg Rejent
February 19, 2010
Dear Ed, Gloria, Ken, Jim, Denise and Valentina. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
February 19, 2010
Kenny & Tina:
Very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Not many of the best generation remain in the old town. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and wish you the best. Ted and Nancy Mallick.
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