Marie Yasinskas

Marie F. (Rainey) Yasinskas, 89, of Dade City, Fla., and formerly of Dalton, died Wednesday in Zephyrhills Health and Rehab Center, Zephyrhills, Fla. Her husband of 57 years, Paul F. Yasinskas, died May 14, 2007.

Born Dec. 4, 1925, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Martha (Long) Rainey. She lived in Dalton for more than 30 years before moving to Dade City in 1984. She was a graduate of Holy Rosary High School, Scranton, and was a member of the alumni association. She owned and operated, with her husband, Paul's Market, Dalton. She formerly helped in her family's floral shop, Rainey's Florist in North Scranton and also worked at Scranton Building Block as a bookkeeper for several years.

She was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Abingtons Church, Dalton, where she was a dedicated volunteer. She was active in the community and was involved in local politics, having served as Democratic committeewoman and worked at the voting polls. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bridge with close friends. She also enjoyed art, such as painting and making jewelry.

Marie was gentle and kind woman devoted to her family. She would always share a nice greeting with those she met. Her loving kindness will be sadly missed. Surviving are a son, Patrick J. Yasinskas, Tampa, Fla.; two daughters, Carol Johnson and husband, Gary, Dade City, Fla.; and Gail Hurchick and husband, Andy, Scranton; two sisters, Joan Kelly, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Frances Clunan, Winter Haven, Fla.; a grandson, Drew Hurchick; and two granddaughters, Stacey Valent and husband, Rick; and Nora Hurchick; a great-granddaughter, Kati Valent, nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Rainey; a sister, Margaret Fly.

The funeral will be Wednesday from Our Lady of the Abingtons Church, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. to be celebrated by the Rev. Thomas J. Petro, pastor. Interment at Fairlawn Cemetery, Dalton. The family will receive relatives and friends Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Service Inc., 111 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509 or Our Lady of the Abingtons, 700 W. Main St., Dalton, PA 18414.

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