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JoAnn Marusak Obituary
JoAnn M. Marusak, 78, of Freeland passed away late Sunday evening in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
She was born in Hazleton, daughter of the late George and Eleanor (Bellum) Matyas. She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Freeland.
Prior to retiring she was proprietor of J&J Kitchens.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Harry; and brother, Richard Matyas.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Marusak; children, Joseph Marusak and his fiancée, Marion Ferraiolo, Philadelphia; Michelle Woodring and her husband, John, Drums; Tammy Marusak and her fiancée, Mark Simmons, Freeland; Sherri Lettiere and her husband, Rocco Jr., Sugarloaf Twp.; and Jamie Fredericks and her husband, Erik, Sugarloaf Twp.; brothers and sisters, George Matyas, Hazleton; Louise Skurkey, Conyngham; Patrica Ringlaben and her husband, Raymond, West Hazleton; Joseph Tomashunas and his wife, Karen, Lattimer; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home Inc., Hazleton, and are being held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Marys B.C. Church, Freeland, or the Greater Hazleton Area Polonaise Society in JoAnn's memory would be appreciated by the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Gloria Ann and Joseph Cerullo
August 12, 2021
So sorry to hear of Joanne´s passing....we send our love and sincere condolences...
Ed and Patty Bogash
August 9, 2021
Joe and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bring comfort to you.
Rex Lettiere&Family:
August 7, 2021
Joe and Family.
Myself and Lettiere family were sorry to hear of your
loss of Joanne. It wont be easy for your closeness
and wish you the best. Our prayers are with you.
Jackie,Betsy,Jill
August 6, 2021
Sending our Sympathy for your loss. Joann was such a help to our Mother Betty Hetherington at the Laurels. Our prayers are with you.
Mike and Gloria Potence
August 4, 2021
Our deepest and sincere condolences to all of you at this difficult time.
Kim Avillion Gagnon
August 3, 2021
I have fond memories of time with your family. So deeply sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers
Keith Whitehead
August 3, 2021
My most sincere condolences to your family.....
Jerry W. McGuire
August 3, 2021
Joe and Family: I am sorry to hear about your loss ! May she rest in Peace!
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