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Henry R. Manarski, 86, of Hudson passed away in peace with his
family at his side on February 22nd, 2012.
Henry was born in Plains on February 27th, 1925. He was the
son of the late Frank and Stella (Senderovicz) Mlynarski. He was a
graduate of Plains Memorial High School class of 1943. Henry was
drafted by the US Army after high school and fought in Europe during
World War II as a member of the 127th A.A.A. Gun Battalion. After
the war he settled in Plains and married the former Leona Considine of
Hudson in 1953. Henry was active in local politics for much of his
life, having served 22 years on the school boards of both Plains and
Wilkes-Barre Area, and was also active in many other political
organizations in Plains throughout his life. Henry was a member of
the Plains American Legion Post 558 for over 60 years. He was
employed for many years in the Assessors Office of the Luzerne
County Courthouse.
Henry enjoyed a long retirement and always cherished the time he
was able to spend with his five grandchildren. He was a life-long
member of the former St. Joseph Church, Hudson and a current
member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. He was preceded in
death by a sister Natalie Pliscott of Exeter.
In addition to his wife Leona, Henry is survived by daughters
Karen Caffrey and her husband Joseph, Hudson; Debra Manarski,
Hudson; son Mark Manarski and his wife, Virginia, Plains; and
grandchildren Caitlin, Matthew, Joseph, Erica, and Benjamin. Also
surviving are brothers Albert Mlynarski of Manville, NJ, and Edward
Manarski of Swoyersville.
Henry's funeral will be conducted on Monday at 9:00 a.m. from the
Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark Street, Plains, with a Mass of
Christian Burial in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. Interment will
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hudson. Friends may call Sunday from
3 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to
Alzheimer's Association, 57 N Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
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