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Glenys Patterson Obituary
Glenys (Reese) Patterson, 70, of Avoca, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton.
She was born in Avoca Nov. 8, 1942, and was a daughter of the late Albert and Arlene (Turner) Reese.
Glenys was a very active member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, Avoca. She was a 1960 graduate of Avoca High School. She was a member of the Avoca Community Choir and the Bethel United Methodist Woman's Society.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, who died on Oct. 2, 2007 and her brothers Cal and Albert Reese.
Glenys is survived by her children, Thomas and his wife, Michelle, of Plains Township; Reese and his wife, Dawna, of Avoca; Lori, of Old Forge; Keith, of Avoca; her brother Harry Reese and his wife, Thelma, of Falls; 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive her.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, with services at 10 a.m. at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 532 Main St., Avoca, with the Rev. Sharon Dietz and the Rev. Jim Baker officiating. There will be no procession from the funeral home to the church. Friends and family are asked to go directly to the Bethel United Methodist Church for services. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday evening in Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church, 532 Main St., Avoca. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Glenys Patterson
November 15, 2012
Patterson Family,
We were sadden to hear of your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Jim and Dawn Koneski and family
November 15, 2012
Keith and Lori,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow.
Amy & Sue Lapinski
Melinda Guzzy Kilonsky
November 15, 2012
Keith and family, sorry to hear about your mom. Your in our thoughts.
DONNA BALDRICA
November 15, 2012
KEITH, I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR LOSS OF YOUR MOM.SENDING PRAYERS TO GET YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
pat Bellas
November 15, 2012
Lori and family
my prayers and feelings of friendship are
with you all. May God be with you.
sally orth
November 15, 2012
lori and family i send my sympathy tto you and your family my praers are with you and your family at this sad time i will pray for you and family gos bless all of you
Mr & Mrs Mark Smerdon
November 14, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You will all be in our prayers in this time of sorrow.
Marion Edwards
November 14, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Many fond memories.
May the peace of God and the God of peace be with you all now and in the days to come.
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