Obituary of Henrietta Margaret Flatherty

Henrietta Margaret Flaherty, also known as "Cookie", 75, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at her private residence on Sunday, October 21, 2012. Born in Exeter, she was daughter to the late John and Margaret Hrozdoric Tirpak. She attended Wilkes-Barre Area schools and was a graduate of James M. Coughlin, Class of 1955. She worked the majority of her life as a seamstress in the local garment manufacturing industry until her retirement. She was a past member of the I.L.G.W.U. and a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Slovak Church, Wilkes-Barre, until its closure. Henrietta was happily married to Thomas Flaherty on April 12, 1958. Together they celebrated fifty-four years of marriage. Cookie as she was lovingly known, was a guiding hand in the lives of her many nieces and nephews, as they grew from children to adults. Henrietta was preceded in death by her brothers John "Jack" and Ronald Tirpak. Surviving are her loving husband Thomas, at home; brother Joseph Tirpak and his wife Dee, Wilkes-Barre; brothers-in-laws Billy Flaherty and his wife Betty, Forty-Fort; Frank Flaherty and his wife Peggy, Wilkes-Barre; Joseph and Martin Flaherty, both of Hudson; Mike Flaherty and his wife Carol, Warrior Run; along with several nieces and nephews. Cookies funeral will be a private service held at the convenience of her family. Condolences can be sent to her family at www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Yanaitis Funeral Home, Plains.