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March 8, 2011

Theresa M. Mengak, 81, of Danville, Pa., died on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at Maria Hall, Danville. She was a longtime resident of Mountain Top before moving to Danville 16 years ago.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, Theresa was a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Vincek) Sorokas. She was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre. In retirement she volunteered at many organizations including Kirby Library, American Red Cross, Abigail’s Attic, Geisinger Medical Center, and Meadows Community Center.

Theresa was a member of the Red Hat Society and St. Jude’s Church, Mountain Top, where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Theresa was also an avid card player and enjoyed talking on the phone.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, in 1987.

Theresa is survived by her children, Michael Mengak, Susan Yale, Linda Mengak, and Peter Mengak; brother, Thomas Sorokas; six grandchildren and one great-grandson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Jude’s Church, Mountain Top. Entombment will immediately follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Relatives and friends are invited to call at 9 a.m. Friday until the time of the Mass.

McCune Funeral Home, Mountain Top, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations be made to Columbia Montour Home Hospice, 410 Glenn Ave., Ste. 200, Bloomsburg, PA 17815; or Geisinger Home Care and Hospice, MC 2411, 100 N Academy Ave., Danville, PA 17822.