Obituary of Stella Cheresko

Stella Cheresko December 29, 2011 Stella Cheresko, 86 formally of Edwardsville passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29 at the Mercy Center, Dallas. Born May 5, 1925 in Pringle, she was the daughter of the late August and Veronica Dubaskas. Prior to her retirement she was employed by Duplan Silk Mill of Kingston and later Atwater of Plymouth as a machine operator. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne and its Altar and Rosary Society. Stella was very proud of her Lithuanian Heritage. She was preceded in death by husband Bernard and brothers, Louis, Peter, William, Fred and Albert. Surviving are daughters Katherine Long and husband Ken of Luzerne, Carol Duncan of Edwardsville; brother, George Dubaskas of Arizona; grand dogs, Francis P., Ruby Jane, George Bailey and Clarence. The family would like to thank the staff and residence for the love and care they shown their mother. A heartfelt thanks is sent to family and friends for all their prayers, visits, cards, and for never forgetting their Mother. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM in Mercy Center Chapel, Dallas with Rev. John Kulavich officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until time of Mass at Mercy Center. Arrangements are entrusted to the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc. 568 Bennett St. Luzerne, PA 18709. In lieu of flowers memorial donation can be made to Mercy Center, Dallas. To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for her family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.