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John Whytashek Obituary
TUNKHANNOCK — John W. Whytashek, of Tunkhannock, died at his home on Saturday evening, Oct. 31, 2015.
He was born in Nanticoke on Dec. 17, 1951, a son of the late William "Ben" and Celia Barnes Whytashek.
John was a 1969 graduate of Nanticoke High School.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Procter and Gamble Plant, Mehoopany, for 31 years, and later, at Ronco, Lake Winola.
John was member of the Church of the Nativity BVM, Tunkhannock,
He served as secretary for the Lakeland Men's Golf League, and was a member of the P&G Golf League, an avid bowler and a member of the Good Times Mixed Bowling League, Nicholson.
Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Margie Gabriel Whytashek; son, Heath, Nahant, New Hampshire; daughter, Kristy Ritz, Tunkhannock; sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Thomas Susz, Tunkhannock; grandchildren, Hunter Whytashek, Abigail and Alaina Ritz.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Interment will be in Pieta Cemetery, Tunkhannock. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Wyoming County Cancer Society, PO Box 629, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sheldonkukuchkfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Whytashek
November 9, 2015
Marge: I just heard of John's passing, I am so sorry, my prayers are with you and your family.
Lorraine Carey
Deb Bliss
November 5, 2015
Dear Margie and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe & Carol Lovrinic
November 4, 2015
To the Whytashek family & Marge,
We're very sorry about John passing away.
Our prayers & sympathy are with Marge & family
He was a nice guy.
We golfed with them in the golf league.
November 4, 2015
Sorry for your loss I worked with John (Y-Y) many years at P&G Awesome Bob
Richard Sissenstein
November 4, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family.
Tammi Bunney
November 3, 2015
Margie so very sorry for your loss, may you find the peace that surpasses all understanding. I've often wondered about you and your family since our Curves Days. Thinking of you at this time of need and praying for strength for you all!
Cindy Holton
November 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss of John. May he be in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robert Smith
November 3, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark Manning
November 3, 2015
Rest in peace YY
John & Laurie Schwarztrauber
November 3, 2015
So sorry Marge. May the God of all comfort keep you and your loved ones in His loving arms during this time of grief.
November 2, 2015
my prayers are out for john and his family...we had so much fun in school!!!! rose murphy,lewes,delaware
November 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss. John was one of the good ones. I worked with him at the plant and he always had a smile for me. Linda Mahoney.
Steve & Louann Stonier
November 2, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
donna harvey
November 2, 2015
Sending prayers to the family. I worked with John at P&G. He was a good man. God bless...Donna Harvey
November 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
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