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1927 John 2007

John R. Zaprazny

July 2, 1927 — July 2, 2007

John R. Zaprazny, age 80, of Slatington, Pa., died Monday, July 2, 2007, at St. Luke's - Allentown Campus in Allentown, Pa.

John was a WWII Marine veteran. He worked for 38 years for Bethlehem Steel Corp. as an Annealer in the treatment of Steel, retiring in 1989. John made Cemetery Log Boxes for many local florist as a hobby.

He was an active member of Holy Trinity Church of Slatedale, Pa., and was active in the Friendly Senior's of Walnutport, Pa.

Born in New York City, NY. he was the son of the late John Zaprazny and the late Marie (Jiron) Zaprazny.

Survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan O. (Berger) Zaprazny;

One Daughter,
Mrs. Phyllis (Zaprazny) Renninger of Lake Wynonah, Pa.

Three Sons,
David J. Zaprazny and his wife Pam of Mountain Top, Pa.
Donald P. Zaprazny and his wife Ann of Hershey, Pa.
John R. Zaprazny, Jr. and his wife Tina of West Point, Va.

Three Sisters,
Mrs. Blanche (Zaprazny) De'Costa wife of Franklin of Hamburg, Pa.
Mrs. Dorothy (Zaprazny) Frye wife of Howard of New Ringgold, Pa.
Mrs. Jeanie (Zaprazny) Rinker wife of Robert of Tamaqua, Pa.

Three Brothers,
Mr. Martin Zaprazny of Tamaqua, Pa.
Mr. Joseph Zaprazny and his wife Elizabeth of New Ringgold, Pa.
Mr. Daniel Zaprazny and his wife Marie of New Ringgold, Pa.

Nine grandchildren
One great-grandchild

Preceded in death by Brother Richard and Frank Zaprazny

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., Route #309, 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Friday, July 6, 2007.

Funeral service will be at Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc. at 11:00 AM Friday, July 6, 2007. Rev. David Hess officiating

Interment will be at Christ Church Cemetery, McKeansburg, Pa., with Military Honors

Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Church Main Street Slatedale, Pa. 18079

Online Registry and Condolences maybe signed a www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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