Regina Jean L. Paul OBITUARY
Regina Jean L. Paul, 76, of the Hanover section of Nanticoke passed away Saturday evening at her home, following a lengthy illness.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond J. Paul. The couple celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on June 27.
Born June 14, 1932, in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lillian Gutkowski Gurka. She was a graduate of Nanticoke High School, Class of 1950.
Prior to retirement, she was employed for 15 years as a sales associate by Kmart department stores at their former Sans Souci location. In her earlier years, Jean was employed by the former Herman Thomas C.P.A. as a bookkeeper.
Jean was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, formerly St. Mary’s Church, Wanamie. She was a past member of the Christian Mothers of St. Joseph’s Church, where she and her husband formerly belonged.
She has many enjoyments, especially cooking, crocheting and playing the organ. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family.
She adored animals, especially her dog, Angel, as well as her dog, Tiffany, who passed away.
Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph and Frank Gurka; sister-in-law, Caroline Gurka; and nephew, Joseph Gurka.
In addition to her beloved husband, Raymond, Jean is survived by her son, Raymond S. Paul and his wife, Suzanne, Dorrance; daughter, Lynn and her husband, Dr. Ed Dempsey, Danville; grandchildren, Vanessa, 4; Alexa, 1; Stephen, 16; Christopher, 13; Eric, 11; and Kevin, 5; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from Grontkowski Funeral Home, P.C., 51-53 W. Green St., Nanticoke, followed…
