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Frances Letko Obituary


November 20, 2010

Frances M. Letko, 80, of Minersville, passed away Saturday at Seton Manor following an extended illness.

Born in Minersville, she was a daughter of the late Martin P. and Mary Burinsky Carroll. She attended Minersville schools and made a career of caring for her family and for those who needed her.

She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, Minersville.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were a daughter, Sabrina M. Fessler; a sister, Mary T. Carroll; a brother Martin J. Carroll.

Surviving are her husband, Thomas, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage; a daughter, Ronaleen Cuchara and her husband, Stephen, Orwigsburg; two grandchildren, Amanda Polynone and her husband, Andrew, Newmanstown, and Christopher Fessler, Pottsville; a great-granddaughter, Allison Polynone; a son-in-law, Alan Fessler, Auburn; a sister-in-law, Joan Marie Carroll, Minersville; nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Michael the Archangel Church. Relatives and friends may call at Dutcavich Funeral Home, Minersville, at 6 p.m. Tuesday and from 6 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. Contributions can be made to St. Michael Church Memorial Fund or to Seton Manor. Commital services will be in Our Lady of Calvary Chapel, Hillside.

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Published by Republican & Herald on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Richard Stoddard

November 24, 2010

Mr.Letko and Ronaleen:Sorry for your lose..Thoughts and prayers are with you.....

Paul and JoAnna Buber

November 21, 2010

Ronaleen, Steve and Family:

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Frances will be missed by many. Frances and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Paul and Joanna Buber
Edward and Leona Buber

Sharon Hashin

November 21, 2010

Ronaleen and family,
So sorry for your loss. I always remember your mom's kindness to me whenever I came to visit. May you and your dad find peace that she is now with our heavenly Father and all those who have left us.

November 21, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God bless you and you in his care.
Charlie and Mary Ann Wensus

Kris Pothering

November 21, 2010

Ronaleen & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this rough time. May you all find the strength to move forward, and know you have an angel up there looking out for you.

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