1959
William
2015
William P. Sernak
August 8, 1959 — April 13, 2015
William P Sernak, 55, of Quakake Rd., Weatherly, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015, at home in the care of his family, and nurse, Ellen Busher.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Maria Elena (Gutierrez)Sernak.
William was a 3rd generation farmer, coowner and President of Sernak Farm, where he farmed since he was a little boy, raising dairy cows, growing various vegetables, and processing meat in his butcher shop.
He was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish, Church of St. Joseph, Hazleton. He was a member of the PA Farmers' Association, PA Vegetable Growers' Association, and Alumni Association of Marian Catholic High School.
A 1977 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, William was a certified butcher, who liked to make kielbasa, jerky and other goodies that he enjoyed sharing with his family and friends. William loved nothing more than farming and being outdoors, appreciating the fruits of his hard work, the beauty of wildlife and God’s beautiful fields. William and his wife, Elena, truly enjoyed the company of their family and friends especially the children in their lives, inviting them into their home for dinner and gatherings, where William would “school” each of them at pinball and then relax the rest of the evening watching a good old western movie. William was blessed with many nieces and nephews, but his niece and Goddaughter, Jessie, was the apple of his eye, doing everything together, including farming.
Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Henry L. Sernak, Sr. and the late June Ann (Adams)Sernak. He is also survived by his Goddaughter, Yesenia "Jessie" Landeros; StepDaughter, Alex
Vieyra of Argentina; five brothers, Stephen J. Sernak and his significant other, Jenny Lee Harris of Anderson, SC, James J. Sernak and his wife, Anna Marie of Drums, John H. Sernak and his wife, Sherry of Weatherly, Henry L. Sernak, Jr. and his significant other, Bridgett Fallon of McAdoo; Jeffrey M. Sernak and his wife, Karen of Weatherly; twin sisters, Susan M. Sernak-Martinelli, wife of Frank Martinelli of Drums, Stephanie A. Sernak-Parrish, wife of Mark Parrish of Hazleton; and many nieces and nephews both here and Mexico.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 211 First Street , Weatherly, PA where the family will receive friends on Thursday, April 16, 2015
from 5-9PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 10 o'clock AM at the Church of St. Joseph, SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish 600 N Laurel St., Hazleton, PA, Rev. Michael Piccola and Pastor
Timothy Getz Officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CarbonTamaqua
American Cancer Society, 101 W Frack St., Frackville, PA 17931.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Maria Elena (Gutierrez)Sernak.
William was a 3rd generation farmer, coowner and President of Sernak Farm, where he farmed since he was a little boy, raising dairy cows, growing various vegetables, and processing meat in his butcher shop.
He was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish, Church of St. Joseph, Hazleton. He was a member of the PA Farmers' Association, PA Vegetable Growers' Association, and Alumni Association of Marian Catholic High School.
A 1977 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, William was a certified butcher, who liked to make kielbasa, jerky and other goodies that he enjoyed sharing with his family and friends. William loved nothing more than farming and being outdoors, appreciating the fruits of his hard work, the beauty of wildlife and God’s beautiful fields. William and his wife, Elena, truly enjoyed the company of their family and friends especially the children in their lives, inviting them into their home for dinner and gatherings, where William would “school” each of them at pinball and then relax the rest of the evening watching a good old western movie. William was blessed with many nieces and nephews, but his niece and Goddaughter, Jessie, was the apple of his eye, doing everything together, including farming.
Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Henry L. Sernak, Sr. and the late June Ann (Adams)Sernak. He is also survived by his Goddaughter, Yesenia "Jessie" Landeros; StepDaughter, Alex
Vieyra of Argentina; five brothers, Stephen J. Sernak and his significant other, Jenny Lee Harris of Anderson, SC, James J. Sernak and his wife, Anna Marie of Drums, John H. Sernak and his wife, Sherry of Weatherly, Henry L. Sernak, Jr. and his significant other, Bridgett Fallon of McAdoo; Jeffrey M. Sernak and his wife, Karen of Weatherly; twin sisters, Susan M. Sernak-Martinelli, wife of Frank Martinelli of Drums, Stephanie A. Sernak-Parrish, wife of Mark Parrish of Hazleton; and many nieces and nephews both here and Mexico.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 211 First Street , Weatherly, PA where the family will receive friends on Thursday, April 16, 2015
from 5-9PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 10 o'clock AM at the Church of St. Joseph, SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish 600 N Laurel St., Hazleton, PA, Rev. Michael Piccola and Pastor
Timothy Getz Officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CarbonTamaqua
American Cancer Society, 101 W Frack St., Frackville, PA 17931.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .
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