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Gina DeVitis Obituary
July 24, 2011
Gina L. Nork DeVitis, 33, of 116 Cheyney Drive, Eagle Rock Resort, Hazleton, died there in a swimming accident early Sunday.
Born in Pottsville, March 7, 1978, she was a daughter of Thomas J. and Barbara J. Kayes Nork.
She had resided at Eagle Rock Resort for the past seven years.
Gina graduated from Central Columbia High School, Bloomsburg, in 1996, and went on to receive her bachelor's degree in 2000 from Juniata College, where she played soccer; and her master's degree from Bloomsburg University.
She was employed as an instructional designer by Meta Media, Germantown, Md. Some projects she worked on with Meta Media included the NRA, NASA, OSHA and NIH. She was very proud of her work.
Gina was a loving wife, daughter, sister and friend. She celebrated life every chance she had, was funny, intelligent and loved by all. She enjoyed the outdoors, and was involved in many of the activities at Eagle Rock Resort. She also loved animals, especially her dog, Brutus. She was a loyal friend to all she knew, and her best friend was her husband.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Joshua S. DeVitis, with whom she would have celebrated seven years of marriage on Oct. 30; a sister, Laura, wife of Chadd Roadarmel, Danville; three uncles, Frank "Franook" Kayes, companion of Joan Link, Shenandoah, Joseph Kayes and his wife, Anne, Shenandoah, and Joseph Nork and his wife, Lynne, Bethlehem; four cousins, Rebecca and Joseph Kayes, Shenandoah, and Amy and Steven Nork, Bethlehem; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Charlann and Richard Monica, Tom's River, N.J.; and a sister-in-law, Karissa Monica, Tom's River.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at St. Columba Catholic Church, 342 Iron St., Bloomsburg, with Monsignor Robert E. Lawrence officiating. Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Dean W. Kriner Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 325 Market St., Bloomsburg. Christian wake service will be held at 7:45 p.m. The family will provide flowers. Memorials may be sent to The Pennsylvania SPCA Danville Adoption Center, 2801 Bloom Road, Danville, PA 17821 or Bloomsburg Public Library for Children's Programs, 225 Market St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815. To sign the guestbook or to send a message of condolence, visit www.krinerfuneralhomes.com.
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Dee Dee (Kayes) & Gary Garber
August 4, 2011
Barbara,Tommy and family,
Very sorry to hear of your great loss of Gina.
Our deepest sympathy.
Annie Spanos
August 1, 2011
Tommy, Barbara and Family.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Gina was a beautiful & sweet young lady. May her memory be eternal.
Helene Gaborek
July 31, 2011
Dear Barbara,Tommy and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you comfort and peace.
Robby Shumski
July 31, 2011
Dear Barbara and Tommy,
I am so very sorry to hear about your daughter Gina's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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Terry Reffeor
July 29, 2011
I coached Gina in soccer and wanted to express our deepest sympathy to her parents and family. She was a great young lady, and a pleasure to be around. We will hold your family in our thoughts and prayers. Terry & Ruth Reffeor
April Schneider
July 29, 2011
I played soccer with Gina at Juniata. This news has shocked our family of soccer alumni. Please know that she will forever live on in our thoughts. We will miss her greatly.
elizabeth milewski
July 28, 2011
Dear Barabara, Tommy, and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences at this very very difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you over the loss of beautiful Gina.
Sherri Compton
July 27, 2011
No words can ever express the sorrow I feel for you and your family.Please know that you are in my thoughts and please accept my deepest sympathy in this difficult time.I hope knowing that you are loved by family and friends and hopefully that can bring you some comfort.
July 27, 2011
Dear Barbara and Tommy,
Both Joe and I are so very saddened to hear about the loss of your wonderful daughter. I met her last year when she was enjoying lunch with her sister and you Tommy in Hazleton.
Our hearts are truly aching for you and your entire family. Our words of sympathy seem so meaningless because the loss of a child is never what anyone expects to experience.
We want you to know you will all remain in our prayers. There is no explanation for this tragedy, but God will give you HIS strength and HE will hold all of you in HIS LOVING ARMS.
With Our DEEPEST Sympathy,
Joe and Angie Babatsky
Brad Hahn
July 27, 2011
To Gina's Family,
I spent a lot of time with Gina our freshman at Juniata. She had one of the warmest hearts of anyone I have ever met. She was so wonderful to me when my grandfather died. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.
July 26, 2011
Barb and Tom,
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. She sounds like a wonderful person who accomplished much in her short life. I will hold both of you and her husband up in prayer. May God grant you His peace which is beyond human understanding.
Mary Ellen Frey Waddell
July 26, 2011
Barb and Tom,
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. She sounds like a wonderful person who accomplished much in her short life. I will hold both of you and her husband up in prayer. May God grant you His peace which is beyond human understanding.
Barbara Worchick Poncelet
July 26, 2011
To Gina's family: We are so sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers.
Sarah (Tyson) Penepacker
July 26, 2011
To the Nork and Devitis families,
I had the pleasure of playing soccer with Gina at Juniata College and the news of her death has shocked me. She was a wonderful teammate as well as friend and know that her JC soccer teammates are thinking of you at this difficult time. She will be greatly missed.
July 26, 2011
Dear Barbara, Tom and Family:
I am so sorry to hear about Gina's passing. May God keep you in his care at this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Roseanne Malinoski
Ann Louise Waskiewicz
July 26, 2011
Dear Barb, Tom and family
I am so sorry. I know that there isn't anything I can say that can take away your pain. Your in my thoughts and prayers. If I can do anything please let me know. Again, I am so sorry.
July 26, 2011
Dear Barb,Tom and Family:
There are no words that can be said at this moment that would take away your pain, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God embrace all of you with his blessings.
With Sympathy,
Paul and Stephanie Niglio
Rosemary Pollard
July 26, 2011
Dear Tom & Barbara,
You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosemary (Butts) Pollard
jeff reimard ii
July 26, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. She was a good friend. You are all in my prayers. May she rest in peace.
Kristin Wertz
July 26, 2011
Mr. & Mrs. Nork,
My parents (Mike & Debbie Byrne) live nextdoor to you at Eagle Rock. I was so shocked and heartbroken to hear about your daughter's tragic death. You've been on my mind every moment since and I will continue to keep you in my thoughts. If there's anything my family can do for you in the upcoming weeks, please do not hesitate to ask.
Janine Wendling
July 26, 2011
May your memories console you during this most difficult time. May the pain you feel now segue into solace knowing she is in your hearts. This, I know, comes with time.
Darrell & Barb Hoffman
July 26, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
JOHN&BARB SZCZYGLAK
July 26, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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