Name: Visitation for Donald J. Zurenda Sr.
Start: 2020-02-21T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-02-21T16:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Barbara's Parish

EXETER — Donald J. Zurenda Sr., 84, of Exeter, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Donald was born in Wilkes-Barre in 1934, the son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Dokas) Zurenda. Donald graduated from the Admiral Farragut Academy and went on to attend the University of Scranton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Ann Oliveri Zurenda; sons, Donald Jr. and Gary; daughters, Marianne, Lydia and husband, Ted Charney, and Carina and husband, Bruce Magida. Donald was blessed with eight grandchildren, Joseph Zurenda; Hope, Madelyn and Ethan Charney; Dante and wife, Cynthia; Gwyneth, Ella and Alana Magida; great-grandchildren Raelyn, Dante and Jasmine Zurenda; sisters, Carol Morgan and Mary Annette and husband Jim Phillips. Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Joseph Morgan.

Donald was a member of St. Barbara's Parish, Exeter, and attained the rank of Fourth Degree as a member of the Knight of Columbus. Donald was a master plumber and pipe-fitter with Local 524 for more than 50 years. He was the founder and president of U.S. Seal Inc., Wyoming.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at St. Barbara's Parish, 224 Memorial St., Exeter. The Rev. Joseph Sibilano, will be celebrant. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service Friday at the church prior to the Mass. To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Donald Zurenda may be directed to support the pancreatic cancer research of Dr. Lei Zheng at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Donald Zurenda to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 750 E. Pratt St., Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202.

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Published by Times Leader from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Zurenda

13 Entries

Jimmy and Sharon Kamies

February 14, 2021

We can't believe that it will be one year. Donnie is looking over your family from above. Our prayers are still with you and the family. Jimmy and Sharon Winn-Kamies.

Frances (Stead) Randazzo

February 23, 2020

Dear Mary & Family
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Don. Prayers are sent up for you all

Mark Rigle

February 23, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Zurenda while delivering his medicines to him .He was a brave and polite man. God bless him and his family. May the Lord comfort you in this difficult and sad time.

Narda Sperrazza

February 23, 2020

Marianne,
I am very sorry to read of your Father's death. please convey my deepest sympathy to your Mother and your siblings.

Madeline Ferguson

February 21, 2020

So sorry for the loss of mr zurenda he was a great man...and his memories will live on..he had the best smile and brought so much joy to all who knew him...god bless mrs maryann zurenda and the family at this difficult time

Madeline

February 21, 2020

Just want to say im sorry for the loss of mr don zurenda..he was a great man and all will miss him and that great smile he had on his face

Sharon Winn and Jimmy Kamies

February 21, 2020

Dear Mary and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband and wonderful father. He was a very special person whom I have many, many fond memories growing up. Our prayers go to you all for strength to take this loss day by day. No one can replace Donny, but we will always have good times to remember.

Helen Zeidler

February 21, 2020

Donald and his wife Mary Ann together built a devoted family with strong relationships who truly loved each other's company. I have always been moved and grateful for the way Donald's family welcomed Bruce, my nephew, as a full-fledged member of their family. Donald's values live on. I hope your family memories give you comfort.

Ann Teresa & Patricia Engleman

February 21, 2020

We are very sorry for your tremendous loss. May God bless you.

Annie Markowski-Toole

February 20, 2020

Our family sends their condolences for the passing of Mr. Zurenda. My brothers Al, Teddy and I all have great memories of him. May your memories give you some peace and healing. Love from the entire Markowski Family.

February 20, 2020

I am so sad to learn of the passing of cousin Donnie.
He was always a bright , cheery light in the family of Zurenda Cousins .
May He Rest in Peace! .
With sympathy to Mary Ann and Family .
Sincerely,
Mary Lou Zurenda Austin

Lenore Hudak

February 20, 2020

My deepest condolences. Donny was my favorite scorch growing up. So sorry to hear of his passing. Our parents had great times together. So many memories. Love to Maryann and the family. God bless!!

February 20, 2020

We are so sorry to hear that Don has passed away.

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