1931
George
2013
George 'Jerry' Ferenchick
August 22, 1931 — March 25, 2013
George ‘Jerry’ Ferenchick, 81, of Plymouth and a former longtime resident of Edison Street in Wilkes-Barre died Monday at Mercy Special Care Hospital.
Born August 22, 1931 in Plains he was a son of the late George and Elizabeth Kosek Ferenchick.
George was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School.
He was a proud veteran of Korean Conflict having served in the Navy from 1950-51 and Air Force from 1951-55.
Before retiring George worked for Tenco in New Jersey for several years.
He was a member of the Four Poplars Hunting Club and had been a coach and umpire for Saint Therese's Little League Baseball.
George and his wife, Shirley celebrated their 59th Wedding Anniversary on March 20th.
A sister, Bernadine Howe preceded him in death.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, the former Shirley Shock; daughter, Michele and her husband Richard Hivish of Wilkes-Barre; sons, George J. and his wife Kathleen Ferenchick of Dupont, Gary and his wife Christine Ferenchick of Plymouth, and Keith Ferenchick of Plymouth; grandchildren, Richard, Jr., Jeffrey and Jessica Hivish, Matthew, Rachael and Hannah Ferenchick, and Tyler and Megan Ferenchick; great-grandson, Jeffrey Matthew Hivish, Jr.; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
George's entire family is grateful to Dr. Robert Czwalina and his staff, the nurses and therapists from Commonwealth Home Health, and nurses and staff at Mercy Special Care Hospital for the compassionate care they gave him.
Celebration of George’s Life will be held Thursday beginning at 9 AM at McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre with a Funeral Liturgy led by Deacon Peter Smith at 10 AM. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Hanover Township.
Visitation will be held at McLaughlin's on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM.
Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to American Cancer Society, 712 South Keyser Avenue, Taylor, 18517
Permanent messages and memories can be shared with George’s family at www.celebratehislife.com
Born August 22, 1931 in Plains he was a son of the late George and Elizabeth Kosek Ferenchick.
George was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School.
He was a proud veteran of Korean Conflict having served in the Navy from 1950-51 and Air Force from 1951-55.
Before retiring George worked for Tenco in New Jersey for several years.
He was a member of the Four Poplars Hunting Club and had been a coach and umpire for Saint Therese's Little League Baseball.
George and his wife, Shirley celebrated their 59th Wedding Anniversary on March 20th.
A sister, Bernadine Howe preceded him in death.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, the former Shirley Shock; daughter, Michele and her husband Richard Hivish of Wilkes-Barre; sons, George J. and his wife Kathleen Ferenchick of Dupont, Gary and his wife Christine Ferenchick of Plymouth, and Keith Ferenchick of Plymouth; grandchildren, Richard, Jr., Jeffrey and Jessica Hivish, Matthew, Rachael and Hannah Ferenchick, and Tyler and Megan Ferenchick; great-grandson, Jeffrey Matthew Hivish, Jr.; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
George's entire family is grateful to Dr. Robert Czwalina and his staff, the nurses and therapists from Commonwealth Home Health, and nurses and staff at Mercy Special Care Hospital for the compassionate care they gave him.
Celebration of George’s Life will be held Thursday beginning at 9 AM at McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre with a Funeral Liturgy led by Deacon Peter Smith at 10 AM. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Hanover Township.
Visitation will be held at McLaughlin's on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM.
Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to American Cancer Society, 712 South Keyser Avenue, Taylor, 18517
Permanent messages and memories can be shared with George’s family at www.celebratehislife.com
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Visitation
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
McLaughlin's
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Starts at 9:00 am (Eastern time)
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
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