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Irene Bernacik Obituary
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Ralph and Augusta Genello, she was a lifelong resident of Scranton and a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. Before retiring, she worked for Nationwide Casket and Mountain View Care Center.
Surviving are three daughters, Marilyn McTiernan and Irene Dierolf, both of Scranton; and Beverly Scavazzo, Olyphant; a stepson, Ronald Bernacik, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by seven sisters, Sherri Krienberg, Wanda Sloss, Marge Wetter, Evelyn Walsh, June Krienberg, Ruth Bartos and Joan Jones.
The funeral will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Davies and Jones Funeral Chapel Inc., 135 S. Main Ave., Scranton, with services by the Rev. Harrison W. Putnam, pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ. Interment, Fairview Cemetery, Elmhurst. Friends may call today, 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to Hospice Community Care, 100 Williams St., Dunmore, PA 18512.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gene & Karen McTiernan & Family
March 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God's peace be with all of you.
David Mundy
March 25, 2009
Marilyn, Beverly, Irene and Ronald. I am so very sorry. You are all in my prayers. Aunt Irene is now at peace.
Marion (Birtel) McLaughlin
March 25, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
John & Marie Birtel Rippon
March 25, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Sweeny
March 24, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
JEAN & BILL LESEK
March 24, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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