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CATHERINE GYEKIS Obituary
She was the widow of Emil Gyekis, who preceded her in death Dec. 20, 2004. They were married for 68 years. Catherine was born April 27, 1913, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Herman D. and Catherine J. (Farnen) Sigal.
During her lifetime, Catherine worked at Dun and Bradstreet, was campaign secretary for Planned Parenthood of Allegheny County and was co-manager of an 85 unit apartment building, along with her husband. She moved to Wellsboro in 2003 and resided at The Laurels and later at The Green Home. Catherine was fiercely devoted in her role as wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family.
Surviving is her only son and daughter-in-law, Kerry and Janet (Miles) Gyekis of Wellsboro; two grandsons, Keto (Kathryn Evonne Norman) Gyekis of Delton, Mich., Raed (Katherine Ann Vining) Gyekis; two great-grandsons, Kahlin Emil Gyekis, Aric Raed Gyekis, all of Yelm, Wash.; great-granddaughter, Leana Rae Gyekis of Delton, Mich.; many nieces and nephews.
A family memorial service will take place later in the year, at the convenience of the family. Local arrangements are by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, "A Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. To share your fondest memories of Catherine, visit www.lifecelebration.com.
Donations may be made in Catherine's memory to Planned Parenthood, 1144 Locust St., Williamsport, Pa 17701.
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Jeanie Mann-Hoehn
March 29, 2015
Aunt Ethel visited me for the first time when I was just five, bringing with her a book I still have today-- "My Book about Me". We spent an afternoon on the couch together as she helped me fill it in, From documenting how many spoons I had in my house, to the species of my favorite pet, to whether I would be likely to hit someone if I got mad (I was not). I found that same book a few years ago in a book store and bought a copy for my daughter, who I am happy to report, also declines to hit people who make her angry. She had as much fun reading the version I filled out with Aunt Ethel as she had completing her own version. Aunt Ethel, you had a long, happy life and I'm very glad for that. Thank you for spending that afternoon on the couch with me, and for the many letters you wrote to me both before and after the death of my mother, your sister, Jean. I hope the two of you are together now, laughing and talking about the old days.
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