Obituary of Lillian Marian Pawlowski

Lillian Marian Pawlowski, 88, of Blue Ridge Trail, Dorrance Township, passed away Thursday evening, June 27, 2013, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre on October 26, 1924, daughter to the late Joseph and Mary Yellonis Shemonis, Lillian resided in the Lee Park section during her childhood years, eventually moving to Dorrance. Lillian graduated from Fairview High School, class of 1943. Following graduation, she worked for several area businesses including the Berwick Silk Mill, RCA, and the Davis and Smith nursing homes. In addition to her parents, her husband Alexander and brothers Albert and Joseph Shemonis preceeded Lillian in death. Surviving are her children, all residing in Dorrance Township, Bernard Pawlowski and wife Becky, Dolores Valaitis and husband Leonard, Alexander and wife Annette, Ona Smith and husband Thomas; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Doctor John Bobeck for his years of caring for Lillian. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's of Dorrance located at 3529 Saint Mary's Road, Dorrance, Wapwallopen, PA, 18660 on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at 10:00AM. There will be no calling hours. Interment will follow in parish cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the, American Heart Association,71 N Franklin St, Ste 207, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Arrangements by the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., Plains.