Mrs. Eleanor Draus, 91, of Duryea, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Wesley Village, Jenkins Township.

Born in Duryea, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Victoria Barkosky Golenski and was a graduate of Duryea High School.

Eleanor was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester J. Draus, who passed away on March 6, 2015 and brother, Edward Golenski.

Surviving are:
Daughter, Marie Draus
Daughter, Kathy Brooks
Grandson, Richard Sitter
Granddaughter, Karen Sitter
Grandson, John Brooks
Great grandson, Henry Sitter

Sister, Marie Quicho
Caregivers: Joseph and Leslie Golenski and their daughter OliviaNieces, nephews and cousins

Private funeral services and interment will be held in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea by the Rev. John Polednak. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for Eleanor's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

I had the privilege of finally meeting Aunt Eleanor, wife of the brother of my mother (Helen Draus Leatherwood), when my sister, Janice, and I visited our mother's old home town in August 2017. What a dear, sweet and gentle lady. We spent the afternoon with her. She was such a gracious hostess, reminiscing with us and answering questions about our relatives. I still have Christmas cards from years gone by, with notes from her. I cherish the time I had with her in 2017 and the words she wrote over decades. They connect me to my Pennsylvania kinfolk. May the Lord bless and comfort all of you. With Deepest Sympathy, Nancy Leatherwood, Ozark, Alabama.

Nancy Leatherwood (almost 4 years ago)

I remember your Mom and Dad walking home from church always stopping to say hello to my Mom. They were such wonderful neighbors Sorry for your loss

Chris Atwell ( Luder ) (almost 4 years ago)

Kathy, I too have great memories, especially the walk alone between our houses. Sorry and take care

Rosemary Chromey (about 4 years ago)

Awww. Marie, I remember many good times at you Mom’s house. So very sorry to hear this.

Arlene McHale (about 4 years ago)

I will Miss Her,she Is At Peace

BERNARD C Pernot (about 4 years ago)

So sorry for your loss.

Virginia (Joivell) Bressler (about 4 years ago)

Marie and family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.

Helen Woytach Peitzman (about 4 years ago)

Loved your mom. She always made me feel so welcome whenever I was over there and if I remember correctly it was a lot God rest her soul prayers for all the family

Maryann Tobin (about 4 years ago)

Thinking of you at this difficult time and wishing you peace. Only time can heal but love will always be with you. Marie, your mom was wonderful. I remember playing at your house and visiting with your mom so often in our childhood. Lovely memories of happy times. Thoughts and prayers for you and Kathy.

Joyce Skowronski Jones (about 4 years ago)

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