William Penn Life, 2012 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2012-08-01 / 8. szám
In Memóriám SHIRLEY A. RAKOCZY-PRZYWARA WINDBER, PA - The members of Branch 59 Windber, Pa., and members throughout the Association were saddened by the recent death of Branch dent and * Coordinator Ü Rakoczy- Przywara. L Shirley Í passed away unexpectedly July 6, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center in Windber. She was 74. Anyone who had ever met Shirley, or had read any of her Branch 59 news articles in William Penn Life, knew she was extremely proud of her Hungarian heritage and her coal mining roots in Windber and was an ardent advocate for William Penn Association and her hometown. She enjoyed listening to Hungarian music and attending WPA functions, especially the annual WPA Picnic at Scenic View. Shirley was bom April 9,1938, in Windber, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Rakoczy. She graduated in 1956 from Windber Area High School where she performed as a majorette. She lived in Michigan for more than 50 years, where she worked for the Ford Motor Co. for more than 40 years. While in Michigan, Shirley was an active member of the Hungarian community and Holy Cross Hungarian Roman Catholic Church. As matriach of the Rakoczy family, Shirley was most proud of her family. She is survived by her daughter, Pam (Scott) Mc- Glade of Pinckney, Mich.; grandchildren, Scott Jr., Stephen, Samantha and Alex McGlade; sisters, Helen Francis of California, Emma Neibauer of Michigan and Betty (Sid) Ferriss of Arizona; brother, John (Ursula)Rakoczy of Florida; 11 nieces and nephews; 24 great-nieces and great-nephews; and many special cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a niece, Carol Bollinger. A memorial Mass was celebrated July 14 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Windber. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Hungarian Roman Catholic Church, 8423 South St., Detroit, MI 48209. May she rest in peace. DENNIS S. BURLIKWOSKI NEW KENSINGTON, PA - We note with sadness the recent death of Dennis S. Burlikowski, a member of Branch 226 McKeesport, Pa. Dennis passed away suddenly on June 27, 2012, at the age of 62. Dennis and his wife of 37 years, Carol Parknavy Burlikowski, have beenfaithful contributors to our Association's Scholarship Foundation for 10 years. Since August 2002, each has contributed an extra $5 per month, every month, with their monthly life insurance premium payments. To date, the Burlikowskis have donated $1,190 to the scholarship fund. We extend our most sincere condolences to Carol, his son, Micheál J. (Erin) Burlikowski of Erie, Pa., his daugther Anna (Paul) Eichner of Murrysville, Pa.; his granddaughter, Kahlan Burlikowski of Erie; and the rest of his family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to either Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church or specified to the Church Choir, 1921 Eden Park Blvd., McKeesport, PA 15132. May he rest in peace. We ask you to pray for the eternal rest of Ms. Rakoczy-Przywara, Mr. Burlikowski and all our recently departed members listed below: JUNE 2012 0001 BRIDGEPORT, CT Mary Gherardi Sarah M. Rand Mary D. K. Tuba Ethel M. Varholy Eleanor Willis 0008 JOHNSTOWN, PA John Stossel Margaret Zamboni 0014 CLEVELAND, OH Rosemarie Fratino 0016 PERTH AMBOY, NJ Catherine Mészáros Helen Lentvorsky Carleton Sasovetz 0019 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ Pauline H. McCormick 026 SHARON, PA Glenn W. Davenport 0027 TOLEDO, OH Stephen Sito 0028 YOUNGSTOWN, OH Donald J. Kuty Joseph A. Torok 0048 NEW YORK, NY Pedro A. Alicea Eleanor T. Williams 0059 WINDBER, PA John Andrew Salata Carrie V. Kelemen 0071 DUQUESNE, PA Agnes Asmonga 0076 PHILADELPHIA, PA Martha D. Togba 0089 HOMESTEAD, PA Ethel V. Gyure Elaine M. Toth 0098 BETHLEHEM, PA Irene Hawk 0132 SOUTH BEND, IN Frank J. Wagner 0174 SCRANTON, PA Rosemarie Jimcosky 0189 ALLIANCE, OH Arthur Clark 0216 NORTHAMPTON, PA John Ruszin, Jr. 0226 McKeesport, pa John A. Kerekes 0249 DAYTON, OH Michael Mayerchak Mary Mobley 0296 SPRINGDALE, PA Douglas A. Cummings Eugene Jesensky Ronald G. Maderas 0349 WEIRTON, WV Judith A. Santilli 0352 CORAOPOIS, PA Dorothy C. Imgrund 0383 BUFFALO, NY Salvatore Colletti 0525 LOS ANGELES, CA Stephen Domokos 0590 CAPE CORAL, FL Virginia H. Abraham Rose Darab Margaret C. Deering Emory D. Makrancy 0705 MAVILLE, Wl László Papp 0720 DEDHAM, MA Francis J. Harrigan Maria C. Siggens 0723 WORCESTER, MA John P. Dekiaviczus 8020 McKEES ROCKS, PA Linda M. St. Claire 8340 BALTIMORE, MD Eleanor W. Huntley P • ^ William Penn Life 0 August 2012 0 23