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Benjamin Gelezinsky Obituary
Benjamin M. Gelezinsky Jr., 78, of White Haven passed away Monday morning at his home.
Born in Highland, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Catherine (Malletz) Gelezinsky Sr. Benjamin was a graduate of Weatherly Area High School. He was employed in highway construction, law enforcement and retired from his most recent job, fire marshal at the White Haven Center. Benjamin was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, White Haven, the NRA and was a president of the Tannery Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed hunting, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers games and country music.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were a grandson, Christopher Wargo; brother, Vincent Gelezinsky; and a sister, Cecelia Gower.
Surviving are his wife of 39 years, the former Kerrie Mundie, at home; a son, Cody A. Gelezinsky, White Haven; daughters, Wanda A. Marinock and husband, Andrew, McAdoo; Sherri A. Jones and husband, Paul, White Haven; Katie R. Wargo and husband, David, Summit Hill; a brother, Stanley Gelezinsky and wife, Ellen, Freeland; and sisters, Dorothy Reiner, Weatherly; and Genevieve Macurak, White Haven. Also surviving are his beloved grandchildren, Andrew Marinock Jr.; Dr. Jenna Marinock; Samantha Tizekker and husband, Josh; Jonathan Jones and wife, Skye; and Kathryn Wargo; a brother-in-law, Albert Gower, Weatherly; sister-in-law, Elaine Gelezinsky, Freeland; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
McHugh-Wilczek Funeral Home, 249 Centre St., Freeland, is in charge of arrangements.
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Elaine Gelezinsky
April 12, 2021
Accept my heartfelt condolences to you Kerrie & your family on Benny"s death I'm sure his memory will live in your hearts. Elaine
Anna Western
April 9, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of Ben... May he Rest In Peace.
Vince Gelezinsky Jr.
April 8, 2021
Thoughts and prayers to Kerrie and family. Benny is in a better place now. He will be missed greatly. I'm sure he is hanging out with my Dad right now, throwing jokes at each over and living it up in heaven!
donna fairchild
April 8, 2021
My deepest sympathy to you Kerri and all your family. Benny was a wonderful person and I was happy when he would stop at our house to talk to us. Rest in peace!
Gene Natalie Furlani
April 8, 2021
So Sorry for your loss. Prayers
Ron and Debbie Moskovich
April 8, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Huggs and love .
Judy "Reiner" "Meneeley" "Good"
April 7, 2021
Sending my prayers and blessings to the entire family of Benny. I spent so many hours in the home with all of this family as a child growing up in Lehigh Tannery. So many good times when the group got together at my Uncle Harold's store and he would get us all in his pickup and off to Hickory Run we would go spotting deer. Of course we were together in school from first grade also. So sad to see that so many are being called to God's house so soon, so we really have to thank him for each day we are here and remember all the good times we did have. My condolences go out to all of you for the loss of a very nice person who will be missed by many.
Carol sikora schade...
April 7, 2021
So sorry for your loss
Edward and Adella Donlin
April 7, 2021
Rest in peace Benny.
God Bless you.
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