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Jean Zavacki Obituary
EXETER — Jean R. Zavacki, 70, of Exeter, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the Geisinger CMC Hospital, Scranton.
Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Doris Ardoline Rostock.
Jean was a 1970 graduate of Wyoming Area School District and received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary education and Spanish from Wilkes University.
She had worked as an exceptional teacher for 35 years. She was a constant communicant at church at St. Anthony of Padua Church ( St. Barbara Parish) and as a woman of great faith she was a cantor at the 5 p.m. mass at the former St. Cecilia's Church, Exeter.
She enjoyed going out to dinner with friends and indulging in a glass of scotch.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Gary on Nov. 30, 2022, and a sister, Michele Agostini.
Surviving are her sons, Michael A. and his wife Dominique Zavacki, Atlanta, Ga., and Richard, West Chester, Pa.; grandchildren, Roman and Merritt.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church (St. Barbara Parish), 224 Memorial St., Exeter, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m, with the Rev. John Sempa, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment will be in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Schooley St., Exeter.
Memorial donations may be made to the Social Concerns Committee of St. Barbara Parish.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.
To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.
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Mary D Sabatelli
May 25, 2023
Mrs. Zavacki was a great teacher and singer. I loved going to 4pm mass so I could hear her sing and I always loved her long hair. She is a beautiful woman always nice and very loyal to her church. She will be missed. God bless her family.
Joseph Krulick
May 24, 2023
I so fondly recall "Mrs Zavacki" as my 7th grade English teacher. Even though I sometimes struggled with my grades in school she was one of those teachers who always took the time to help and guide me in the right direction as well as helping to keep me above water with my grades. Those are things we just never forget. She had a great and positive impact on my life and that will always be remembered. Thank you always Mrs Zavacki . May she Rest In Peace .
Marguerita Fino Smardzewski
May 21, 2023
i loved my cousin Jeany We had fun together as kids and as adults, we shared how difficult loss of loved ones is. She always remembered my birthday. she thought it was great because it was June 15. She didnt like her birthday and I said it was probably because we started school around September 6. Every time I hear Smoky Robimson's Second hand Emotion I think of Jeany saying lets ride around until that song is over, then we'd head to CCD. Rest in Peace my dear cousin. Love, Marguerita
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