Veronica Columbus

Veronica F. Columbus, 89, formerly of Washington Square Apartments and New Mallery Place in Wilkes-Barre died Tuesday at Mountain Top Senior Care.

Born November 20, 1923 in Plains she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine Palcisko Shedlock.

Veronica was employed by Consolidated Cigar for several years and later worked for Empire Dress Company until her retirement.

Veronica was a member of the Parish of Saint Nicholas and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.

Six sisters and brothers preceded her in death.

She will be greatly missed by her son, Joseph A. and his wife Mollie Columbus of Mountain Top; a sister, Elizabeth Rudowitz of Kingston; other family and friends.

Celebration of Veronica’s Life will be held Friday beginning at 11 AM in the Church of Saint Nicholas, 226 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre with a Funeral Mass at 12 PM.

Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.

Arrangements by McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service.

Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Veronica’s family at www.celebrateherlife.com