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Daniel Kish Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — Daniel Kish, 79, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at his home.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre Township on Aug. 16, 1935, a son of the late Michael and Mary Hresko Kish.
Dan was a graduate of Wilkes-Barre Township High School, class of 1953. He was employed for many years as a correctional officer at the State Correctional Institution-Dallas and he retired from the State Correctional Institution-Retreat.
Daniel was an active and devoted member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre Township. He was well known for his homemade nut and poppy rolls.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lea Cibello Kish; and by his children: Daniel Kish and his wife, Patti, Allentown, Mary Majikes and her husband, John, Wilkes-Barre, Thomas Kish and his wife, Renee, Hanover Township, Lea Ann Kish, New York, New York, Paul Kish and his wife, Sandy, Hanover Township, and Stephen Kish, at home; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers: Michael Kish and his wife, Mary, Ocean Pines, Maryland, John Kish, Ashley, Joseph Kish and his wife, Billie, Charlotte, North Carolina; sisters: Margaret Kish and Anna Mikulick, Wilkes-Barre Township, Helen Klos, North Wales, Mary Kula and her husband, John, Union Springs, New York, and Elizabeth Scavone, Wilkes-Barre; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with Divine Liturgy to follow at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 526 Church St., Wilkes-Barre Township. The Rev. Myklaylo Prodanets will officiate. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 526 Church St., Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702.
Online condolences may be made by visiting Daniel's obituary at www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Kish
Gahrad Harvey
January 10, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was always kind and helpful to me as a co-worker at SCI-Retreat. I missed him when he retired. He was a wonderful, caring, go-out-of-his way, cordial person.
January 7, 2015
So very sorry to hear about Dan, he was truly wonderful person.. Leah, you and your family are in our prayers.. May Dans Memory be Eternal!!
Sending love, Barbara Grivner Bone
Timm Worhacz
January 7, 2015
So very sorry to hear of Danny's passing. He was a genuine , God fearing, soft spoken individual whom I respected. We had many dialogues over the years at SCI-RT. I am proud to have been his friend. I knew he always had my back. And, vice versa. God Bless his Soul. So sorry for his family.
Lani Ache
January 2, 2015
Dan Kish Jr.
All of your colleagues at Amec Foster Wheeler send our sincere condolences to you, your Mother and your family.
Sylvia Swiderski
December 31, 2014
To Lea, I have fond memories of both of you when we bowled together a long long time ago. More recently I have fond memories of your great nut and poppyseed rolls. Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. God bless and keep you all safe.
George Hart
December 31, 2014
His greatest legacy is the family he helped create. His second greatest legacy will always be those great nut rolls!
John Pytell
December 31, 2014
To the Kish family, my prayers and condolences go out to you during this sorrowful time.
Michael Khalife
December 31, 2014
To the entire Kish Family,
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to you.
I remember Mr. Kish as a respectful man and always present at our youth activities. Very sorry for your loss.
Annette Campbell
December 31, 2014
On behalf of the Dizbon family, formerly of Georgetown, I would like to offer my condolences to his family. "Bucky" as he was known, when he was young, was an honorable and well liked person. God rest his soul.
December 31, 2014
To the family of DANIEL KISH I send my sincere condolences. During this difficult time draw close to GOD and he will draw close to you. JAMES 4.8'
sincerely,
JWJC
Tony Thomas
December 31, 2014
so sorry
John and Tami Bogart
December 30, 2014
Paul and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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