Maryann (Marion) Pikitus

Maryann (Marion) Pikitus , 89, Girardville, passed away peacefully at Serenity Gardens, Kulpmont on Wednesday morning surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Kulpmont, she was a daughter of the late Bronislaw and Mary Cupsta Lazarski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis J. Pikitus; a baby daughter, Christine Ann Pikitus; her brothers: Ben, Henry, Peter, Louis, Chester, Stanley and Anthony Lazarski; her sisters: Edna Piechowski and Frances Vargo.

Marion was a devout member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Girardville where she was a past president of the rosary society. She was an avid fisher, was an excellent cook and devoted her time to her family.

She is survived by her three children: Juanita and her husband Tom Petrusky, Elysburg; Mary Kay and her husband Tom Squires, Preston Hill Girardville; Francis B. Pikitus and his wife Krista, Preston Hill Girardville; her beloved grandchildren: John Squires and his wife Terry, Joe Squires and his wife Candice, Katie and her husband George Misunas Jr., Tommy Petrusky and his wife Devin, Kara Petrusky and her companion Brandon Dock, Rebecca and her husband Hunter Bordner and Francy Pikitus; her great-granchildren: Hunter Misunas, Tate Joseph Squires, Willow Rayne Squires, Joel Quick, Oakley Bordner along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, December 3 ^rd from St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, Girardville with Rev. Giuseppe Esposito, pastor, as the celebrant. Friends are invited to her viewing at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of mass. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Fountain Springs.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Serenity Gardens and Advantage Hospice for the care given to Marion through the end of her life.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, in Marion's name, to the Hillside SPCA, at PO Box 233 Pottsville, PA 17901.

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Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville is in charge of the arrangements.