Obituary of John J. Baldovsky

John J. Baldovsky April 19, 2012 John J. Baldovsky, 85, of Courtdale passed away on Thursday at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Swoyersville on June 2, 1926 to the late Joseph and Mary Filip Baldovsky. He was a graduate of Swoyersville High School, class of 1944; a Veteran of World War II serving in the Marine Cor. John was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne; American Legion Post # 644 of Swoyersville and VFW Anthracite Post 283 of Kingston. He was preceded in death by brother, Joseph Baldovsky and sisters, Rita Hornick and Margaret Gambini. Surviving is his wife the former Marjorie Gorewich and sons, John Norman Baldovsky and wife Mary of Harleysville; James Mark Baldovsky and wife Marie of Teleford; grandchildren, Christopher Baldovsky and wife Beth, Steven J. Baldovsky, Matthew Baldovsky; sisters, Mary Krakowski of Wilkes-Barre Twp., Rose Birosak of Mayfield and Dorothy Phillips of North Carolina. Funeral will be held on Monday at 9:30 AM from the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc. 568 Bennett St. Luzerne, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne with Rev. Michael Zipay officiating. Interment will be in St. Ignatius Cemetery, Pringle. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-4 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donation can be made to Holy Family Convent 1 Montour St. Danville, PA 17821. To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for his family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.