Obituary of Harry F. Lonesky

LONESKY - Harry F. "Spunk," 81, of Vintondale, went to be with the Lord June 25, 2006, at Select Specialty Hospital. Born Sept. 24, 1924, in Watkins, Pa., son of the late Harry and Catherine Lonesky. Preceded in death by sisters, Susan Stefanick and Mary Costello, and grandchildren, Nikole and Christopher. Last surviving member of his immediate family. Survived by wife of 56 years, the former Sophie Zoski, and children, Chrisie, and husband, John Piatiak, of Northern Cambria; Greg of Indiana, Pa.; Harry M., and wife, Rosemary (Gruller), of Nanty Glo; Mark, and wife, Patti (Hamilton), of Seaville, N.J.; Paul of Elizabethtown, Pa.; and Bob, at home. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Lifelong member of SS. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Vintondale. Korean War veteran, having served in the Army. Member of Vintondale VFW Post #5211. An avid pierogie maker and owner of the former Pierogie Palace of Nanty Glo. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Nanty Glo, where Panachida will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, followed by funeral service at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Vintondale, the Rev. Father Grigori Tsjuman officiating. Interment, SS. Peter & Paul Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harry's memory may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Vintondale. Military rites by local veterans organization.