Mary “Jane” Garbacik

Mary “Jane” Garbacik, 77, of Nescopeck passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Berwick Hospital Center.

Born in Tank on May 1, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Edna (Slusser) Wright. She was educated in Rock Glen, and worked for over 50 years at Milco Industries in Berwick then Bloomsburg, until retirement.

Jane loved playing cards and BINGO. She spent many hours baking and cooking, and also enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was an avid Philadelphia “Phillies” fan, and watched as many games as possible.

She will be greatly missed by her loving children: daughter, Mary E. Garbacik with whom she resided; son, Charles Ray Garbacik, Berwick; cherished granddaughter, Kayti Garbacik; and adored great grandson Franklin Green III. She also leaves to cherish her memory a sister, Irene Fredrick and husband Lyle, Shoemakersville; brother-in-law, Philip Garbacik, Berwick; and many nieces and nephews including Roxanne Olah, Vicki Hess, and Susan Nuefer, who she helped raise.

She will be reunited with her husband, Gabriel Garbacik, who passed away in 2001. She was also preceded in death by her sister Janice Garbacik; and brothers, Fred, Jay and Robert S. Wright.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Heller Funeral Home, LLC, 633 East Third Street, Nescopeck.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her daughter, Mary Garbarcik, to help with her final expenses.