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John Comitz Obituary

January 16, 2010

John W. Comitz, 86, formally of Ashley, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010, in the General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Sugar Notch, he was a son of the late William and Aniela (Nellie) Wawrzyn Comitz. John was a butcher all of his life, working for the Acme Markets in Wilkes-Barre, Orloski in Bear Creek and then having his own place, Comitz Meats on Main Street, Ashley. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and 4th degree of Wilkes-Barre. He was a founding member of the Ashley Ambulance Association and the special police. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Helen Zajaczkowski; brothers, Father Vincent Chomyc, Edward Comitz and Joseph Comitz. Surviving are sons Chester and wife Jane, of Hawthorne, Calif.; John (Buddy), of Hermosa Beach, Calif.; daughter Mary Claire Logsdon and husband William, of Mountain Top; grandchildren John Henry Comitz, Sean Logsdon, Christina Comitz, Ryan Logsdon and Gregory Comitz; great-granddaughter Sofia Comitz, and a lifetime friend, Diane Prebish. Funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home Inc., 568 Bennett St., Luzerne, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne, with the Rev. Michael Zipay officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. Condolences can be sent to [email protected] .

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Published by Times Leader on Jan. 19, 2010.

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Bob Hooper

January 20, 2010

To my good friend Chet
I hope your Father passed peacefully,
I'm sure you know he was and always be in my thoughts, and I hope your family get comfort knowing he is in Gods care now, He was a true Icon in our home town of Ashley, God blees hin and your entire family
your friend
Hoop

Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski

January 20, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Jackie Comitz and all the Comitz family.

Donna Balut

January 19, 2010

Dear Ryan and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.Reading about your Grandfather,I can see he was a proud man,,,,,,,,,and I am sure he was also proud of you and his family. My sincerest sympathy to you and yours. Donna Bell and Family

Amy (Comitz) Stein

January 19, 2010

John was my Grandfather's (John Felix Comitz) nephew and I remember going to John's butcher shop in Ashley when I was a young girl He was always smiling and friendly. I am sorry for your loss.

Mark Albosta

January 19, 2010

Having grown up in the neighborhood, I have fond memories of John and Helen. They were loving parents and wonderful neighbors. We kids all started out at Holy Family Church school together and I spent time playing with Clairie and the Kozicki's and other kids in the area. My prayers go out to the family.
Rest in peace, John.
Mark Albosta

Len casterline

January 19, 2010

I knew Comitz' family when they lived on Nicholson Street, near Prospect Street, Wilkes-Barre Township before they relocated to Ashley. We lived across street. Comitz were wonderful, kind and sociable family. My thoughts, regrets and prayers are offered

George Mihalchik

January 18, 2010

Hsy! Chet,Buddy,Janie and Family,
I write this with a heavy heart. We all know there is not much one can say at a time like this.
I want to express to you all my most heartfelt sympathy. May the love of family and friends comfort you in the days ahead. Please know that you are very much in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
George and Bobbi Mihalchik

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