- John C. Elinski, 84 5/24/2007 John C. Elinski, 84, of South Waverly, PA passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at the Ashton Health Care Facility in Athens, PA. John was born on September 28, 1922 in Sayre, PA, son of the late Michael and Theresa Piancosca Elinski. After graduating from Sayre High School, John served in the U. S. Army from 1943-1946, when he was honorably discharged. He then went to work for Remington - Rand and after that worked 50 years for the railroad and retired in June of 1992. John was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in South Waverly, Ball- Skerpon Post #773, Waverly Moose Lodge #1490 and a Catholic War Veteran. He enjoyed gardening, yard work, hunting, fishing and he loved his dog, Barkley. He is predeceased by; his parents, Michael and Theresa Elinski; his sister, Nellie Elinski; brother-in-law, Jim Regan; and good friends, Dave and Joe Shaw. John is survived by; his wife, Miriam Elinski; daughters and son-in-laws, Ric and Penny White of Athens, Dale and Susan Hadlock of Ulster, and Mark and Judy Hill of Sheshequin; his grandchildren, Dale and Jodi Farr of Northeast, John and Heather Hadlock of Milan, Ashley White of Athens, Cody White of Athens, and Carl Hill of Sheshequin; great-grandchildren, Madison and Maclin Farr, and Collin and Calab Hadlock; his brother, Walter Elinski of Schenectady; his sister, Anne Regan of Elmira; nieces, nephews and very special neighbors. Family and friends may call Thursday, May 24, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 25, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, South Waverly, Rev. Vincent Langan officiating. Burial will be in the St. James Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850 For those unable to attend the services and are wishing to sign the E-guestbook, send condolences, send flowers, view memorial blankets or tapestries may do so by visiting www.loweryfuneralhome.com http://www.towandaonline.com/pages/obit_may07#John%20C.%20Elinski,%2084
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