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Michael Besket Obituary
Born in Scranton, son of the late John and Anna Eastman Besket, Mike proudly served our country during World War II with the Army, and was decorated with the Good Conduct Medal. Before retirement, he worked for Tobyhanna Army Depot. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Scranton.
Mike enjoyed watching people, going to town each day and playing the lottery.
Surviving are two sisters, Lillian Semian, Taylor, who was his caregiver; and Anna Oskie, Chicago; three brothers, Peter and wife, Carolyn, Elmhurst; twin brothers, Joseph and wife, Judy; and Andrew, all of State College; nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lowe; and five brothers, John, William, Frank, George and Stephen.
Lillian would like to express her deepest gratitude to the staff of Old Forge Manor and Hospice of the Sacred Heart.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Semian Funeral Home, 704 Union St., Taylor, with services by the Rev. Nicholas Ferencz. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery, Taylor.
Friends may call Tuesday from 10 to service time.
Visit the funeral home website to share memories or extend condolences.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sharon Strunk
December 2, 2014
I visited Mike with Hospice of the Sacred Heart. I enjoyed spending time with Mike at Old Forge Manor. While Mike could be a man of few words at times, I found he was very wise; I suspect I got just as much enjoyment from our visits if not more than Mike did.
I am sorry for your loss.
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