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John J. Mashinski, of Teaneck, N.J., and Carrollton, Va., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck following a short illness. Born on December 16, 1954, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of Ann Mashinski, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Gerald Mashinski. A graduate of GAR High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he earned a master's degree at Lehigh University and was a human resources professional and executive with various organizations including Jewelcor, Geisinger Health System, CMC Healthcare System, Commonwealth Telephone Co., Columbia/HCA, Louisville, Ky., Holy Spirit Health System, Camp Hill, St. Vincent Health System, Erie, Bon Secours Health System, Virginia, and Holy Name Health System, Teaneck, N.J. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joanne Gutosky Mashinski; children, Joseph, Newton, Mass., and Amanda, Annapolis, Md.; siblings Robert, Wilkes-Barre, Charlie, Waldorf, Md., Peter, Boiling Springs, Gerald Jr., Wilkes-Barre, Diane Walsh, Mount Pocono, Susan Minotti, Unityville, and Kim, Pittston; as well as in-laws, nieces and nephews. John was a member of numerous professional associations and societies, including the American Hospital Association and The Society for Human Resource Management Professionals, and was an advisor and member of the executive committee of the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute. He was one of the founding board members of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast Pennsylvania, and served as a board member with AHEDD, a specialized nonprofit organization helping people with disabilities gain employment and social self-sufficiency. He previously served as a member of the board of directors of the Housing Authority of Luzerne County. He was an avid fan of the New York Giants football team. Most importantly, John was a loving soul whose outgoing personality and love of family and friends will live on in everyone who had the privilege to know him. A Mass celebrating his life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Leo's Roman Catholic Church, Ashley. The family will receive callers one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AHEDD, 3300 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA, 17011-4432, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com .
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for John Mashinski
Paul Bohne
February 25, 2010
Dear Joanne, Joe and Amanda,
It is with a very heavy heart that I wish you peace and comfort following your loss. Joanne and Joe, our dinner last summer in Boston with John serves as a rich memory for me, given the laughs we shared, and seeing the complete love he had for his family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bob Mashinski
February 20, 2010
I never took the time to tell you how much you meant to me.As Brothers I always thought you knew.I always looked up to you the way you did to me when you,Oscar & Frank picked me up from Parris Island back in '75.My life will never be the same without You in it.I'll miss alot of things,like our talks about the Giants and how they SUCKED this past season.How growing up together was so much fun,but growing older and watching our Kids growing UP was even more fun.But most of all,I'll miss you !! You're the Best Big Brother,Older Brother a Guy could ever want.I love Ya Man !!
Paul Matters
February 17, 2010
Dear Joanne ,Joey & Amanda
Our hearts go out to you all at this time and in the days ahead. We have such wonderful memories of John -all the good times we had together. Rest in peace my friend.
Much love,
Paul & Dianne
February 16, 2010
Dear Joanne, Joe and Amanda, - I was just informed of the passing of John. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I do have fond memories of John when I was his secretary at Holy Spirit Health System. John was always a cheerful person who enjoyed being with his friends and associates. My prayers are will all of you.
Pat Fuchs, Camp Hill, PA
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Bill Smith
February 16, 2010
Joanne,Joe, and Amanda,
I Know how difficult all this has been on you. I cannot figure out what the good lord wants with John at such a young age, but my quess is it must be important. My heart has a massive hole in it not only because of the loss of my best friend, but because I know how his loss is affecting all of you. I love you all and just keep believing there must be a reason we are not capable of understanding.
Love,
Bill Smith
Reenie Zadarosni
February 14, 2010
Dear Joanne- I'm so sorry for your loss. It's beena lot of years since we've had contact, but John was such a vibrant and colorful individual. Judging from the comments noted on this site, he touched a lot of live since he left Geisinger and I worked with him. Kind regards, Reenie
February 14, 2010
Joanne, Joe, and Amanda,
Our sincere and deepest sympathies are extended to you during this very sad time. I learned of his passing from Peter Bernard in the Atlanta airport on Thursday. John was a "true professional" during his career. I always enjoyed his stories about each of you and our lively discussions during football season. Jim and Shirley Fitzgerald
Jazmine Eldridge
February 14, 2010
Mashinski Family,
Please accept our condolences. Although we never met Mr. Mashinski, we know Amanda and she is a wonderful human being. Therefore, we can only imagne what a wonderful father she had. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jazmine and Rob Eldridge (Annapolis, MD)
Garry Yvonne Darrius Cooley
February 14, 2010
Mrs. Joanne i am so very sorry to hear about John i really enjoyed talking to him, he will be missed by many.God bless you and your family
John
John and Terry Torok
February 13, 2010
Mashinski Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
JJ
February 13, 2010
Joe,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord comfort you and your family in your time of grief.
Sincerely,
JJ & Naomi
Larry Firch
February 13, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doris Malinowski
February 13, 2010
Joanne,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Trust in the Lord, he will help you get through this and the time to come.
Janet Cambria
February 13, 2010
I think I am still in shock as I am sure you all are. John will really be missed. I pray for your strength to overcome this time of saddness and once again laugh as hard as John could!
Love,
February 12, 2010
To the Mashinski family. Sorry to hear about John. Good guy and one of my biggest fans on the Mike Ruzzi show...he loved to hear me pick winners. Regards, Railbird Ron
Lloyd & Kristian Veale
February 12, 2010
Dear Joanne,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing. He was such a wonderful gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If we may be of help to you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us.
With our deepest sympathy, your neighbors in Carrollton - Lloyd & Kristian
February 12, 2010
Dear Joanne and Children,
It is with such a heavy heart that I write to you. John was such a memorable person who made an impact on all those whom he met. It was my pleasure to have placed John at St. Vincent's Health System in Erie, Pa.; and John made such a difference there!
John was also willing to help anyone who needed his assistance no matter at what level they were within the organization. Please accept my sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to each of you. John loved each of you deeply, and he was always so proud of you - his family.
Love, Gwen Arcara, President, Executive Dimensions, Williamsville, NY.
Betty Ann
February 12, 2010
Dear Annie
I am so sorry for your loss, words are hard to come by at such a sad time. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, joanne and all of john's family annd friends.
Betty Ann (margie syp's daughter)
New Jersey
Laci Billotti
February 12, 2010
Amanda--Just wanted to let you know that your WV family is always here for you, you will always be in our thoughts and prayers, and we love you very much! With our deepest sympathy, Matt, Laci and Demi
Debbie Lyons
February 12, 2010
Words cannot describe the sadness we feel after hearing of John's passing. There are special people in our lives that will always feel close even when miles separate us. Memories of this wonderful, full of life guy will remain with me forever. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Debbie & Joe
February 12, 2010
Dear Joanne,
You and your family have been in my prayers. With my deepest sympathy.
Kathy Laskey
Cathy Serino
February 11, 2010
Joanne, Joey and Amanda:
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I worked with him at Community Medical Center. He played an instrumental role in promoting my position in the organization. I will never forget how he treated all the employees and his good humor. I often remember how fondly he spoke of all of you and how family oriented he was.
My husband and I saw John and Joanne right before you moved to Kentucy at the home of John and Nancy Rafferty here in Old Forge. Jimmy and John were guests at your home in Kentucy when they came out for a Penn State football game.
Please take care as he would want all of you to be okay.
Sincerely,
Jimmy and Cathy (Monahan) Serino
Sarellen McAndrew
February 11, 2010
Joanne, Joey & Amanda:
I am so sorry for your loss. Your wonderful memories will keep John with you forever. You and all of your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Leskowsky
February 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Mashinski family. John was my instructor in the graduate program at Misericordia University 20 years ago. I had him for several classes in the early 1990's. We had great times in John's class and learned a great deal about administration and mostly about life. However, the thing I remember most about John was his caring personality and his great sense of humor. John made a dreaded graduate program enjoyable and I looked forward to spending time in his classes each week. I will never forget John and the positive impact that he had on my life and career as I am now a teacher myself. You are such a lucky family to have had John as a father/husband. God bless your family. I will keep your family im my prayers.
Debby Patrick
February 11, 2010
Dear Joanne & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I met John 30 plus years ago when we were both new HR Leaders in the Pocono's. Over the years we have stayed in touch, discussing HR Issues and challenges. We also had many laughs. John was a wonderful mentor and a great friend. I will miss talking to him. With deepest sympathy.
Richard Silbert
February 11, 2010
Dear Joanne and kids, I'm shocked and saddened to hear about you losing John and my prayers are with you. After losing touch after you moved away from NEPA, I never went more than a week without a passing thought about what great people and friends you two have been to so many of us
Rich Silbert
AJ and Melinda McAndrew
February 11, 2010
Joanne, Joey, and Amanda: Linna and I are so very sorry for your loss. I will always have many, many fond memories of the times I spent with John over the past 30-years, especially eatin crabs, drinkin beers, and watchin football. Despite the fact that he was Giants fan, I loved him like a brother. You guys will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Love, AJ and Linna
February 11, 2010
Dear Joanne, Joey and Amanda, We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you. What a wonderful man John was. He had that special charisma that just drew you to him. We will never forget the wonderful times we spent together over the past 37 years. God be with you in this very sad time. Love, Brenda and Charlie and Family
Cathy Gegaris
February 11, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to your family. Got to meet John while interviewing in Erie,Pa. and although it was a brief process, I'll always remember his enthusiasm and humor. It was infectious. Rest in peace, John !
Manda Lacey
February 10, 2010
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Mashinski Family, especially Joanne, Joey, and Amanda. I was sorry to hear of John's passing. We are sending much love and prayers to your family in this terrible time.
Love
Manda and Jim, Dane and Brad
and
Sandra and Robert Lacey
Cheryl & Barry Sauder
February 10, 2010
Dear Joanne, Joey & Amanda,
John's spirit and zest for life will live on forever in all of our hearts. We lost a very dear friend but he will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Cheryl and Barry
Bob Batory & Family
February 10, 2010
Dear Joanne, Joe & Amanda, We are so sadenned to hear of John's passing from this part of our existence. We will remember him as a man who loved people, life and most of all you, his family. This world will be a bit lighter without his compassion and ability to find humor in just about every situation in our daily life. We hope that your fond memories of him and the assurance of his commitment and love for you guys help you through this difficult time. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Bob & Louise Batory & Family
Dennis Simoson
February 10, 2010
I met John 30 years ago and I instantly liked him. When I first started dating Michelle, John went out of his way to make me feel welcome and we developed a great friendship over the years that very few people experience. John was a great family man. He loved spending time with his family, including his nephews and nieces, who were particularly fond of him. John had a great sense of humor and loved getting together with friends and family on holidays. He looked forward to these events and cherished every minute together with the people he loved. I feel blessed to have had such a good friend as a brother-in-law.
John Lyons
February 10, 2010
I am sorry for your loss, It is everyones loss. I am also sorry I cannot be there, John was one great character and a friend. We will miss him.
John
Scott and Barb Poulton
February 10, 2010
Dear Joanne, Joey and Amanda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We only spent a handful of times with John but thought he was a great man,fun loving with a smile for everyone. He will be remembered with great fondness. Love, Barb and Scott Poulton
David VanLeeuwen
February 10, 2010
Dear Joe and family, you and your family are in our prayers. So sorry for the loss of your Dad/best friend. God Bless,
Rocco Cambria
February 10, 2010
Dear Joanne Joey and Amanda
The Cambria Family extends our deepest heartfelt sympathy and sadness over John's sudden and unexpected passing. The kindness and sense of loyal and genuine friendship that John gave freely to all who had the pleasure to know him will forever be imprinted in our memories of him. He was a good man and always spoke so lovingly of his family and especially the pride he had in his children. He always had a joke handy to bring a smile to his friends and never hesitated to share his knowledge and professional experience with us at AHEDD. I will miss him dearly as he was my friend; one that I didn't have to see to know that he was always there if I needed him. God speed him on his journey home to the Father.
Rocco, Janet & Ben
Marianne and Gary Smith
February 10, 2010
We cannot begin to tell you how sad we are for the loss of our friend. We lost a friend who was more like family.
Marianne and Gary
Pete & Sue Sitter
February 10, 2010
Joanne and family; Pete and I want to send our heartfelt sympathy and to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. John was such a great, fun loving guy who clearly loved his family above all else.
Our lives were enriched by knowing him.
Sue and Pete Sitter
Brian Foley
February 10, 2010
Condolences to the Joanne and the family.
Diane Connolly
February 10, 2010
Condolences out to you, Joanne, and children,on the loss of John. What a nice man! We will never forget sharing times with you at the "Smith" house!
Sincerely, Ned and Diane Connolly Family
Phil Mertz
February 10, 2010
Joanne,Joseph and Amanda our heartfelt sympathies to all of you. We enjoyed John's sense of humor and the time spent with him at Giants Stadium and after Meyers football games at the Conrads. He was a treasure and will be missed.
Dr. Phil, Maria and Alex Mertz
February 10, 2010
Joanne, Joey and Amanda:
I am so sorry for your loss.
The Harding Family
(Marie, Jason and Todd)
February 10, 2010
Joanne, Hindy and I want to send aur deepest synpathy to you and your family, we feel very close because of our connection with David & Terri. and the time you spent at our condo. Hindy & Irv, kaufer
Russell Sokolas
February 10, 2010
John and I grew up together.We had great times playing basketball in his back yard and football at Coal Street Park. His family was my second family.I didn't see him since his Dad passed away but I thought of him often.I will remember him for the rest of my life .My thoughts are with his family.
marty erickson
February 10, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with the Mashinski family. John was a great guy and will be missed by everyone.
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