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JOHN J. OLENICK, 68, Shickshinny, died Monday, August 3, 2009, at the Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born June 10, 1941 in Mocanaqua, he was a son of the late John J. and Carmella M. (Milanese) Olenick. He was a graduate of Northwest Area High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Bever; and a brother, James. Surviving is his wife, Ruthann Titus; sons, John J. Olenick Jr., William J. Olenick; a daughter, Michele M. Gensel, Glen Lyon; six grandchildren; and a brother, Gerard Olenick.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Bible Baptist Church, Shickshinny. Burial will be in Sorber Cemetery, Reyburn. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Fund, Bible Baptist Church, 43 Furnace St., Shickshinny, PA, 18655. www.mayofh.com.