Mrs. Pauline Martina Dunay Vitek, 90, of Duryea, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014, at her home with her daughter, Jacqueline, sister, Helen Champi, and her niece, Denise Woytach at her side.

Pauline was born in Czechoslovakia on March 4, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna Pavlisko Dunay, she came to the U.S.A. when she was a child. She and her mom returned to Czechoslovakia 47 years later to visit the family they left behind. When she returned to the United States she kissed the ground at the airport and was so thankful to be back home in the country she loved.

She was educated at St. John the Baptist and Duryea schools. She worked as a nanny in New York and was employed by the Consolidated Cigar Company in West Pittston and retired from Schott Optical in Duryea. She worked hard and enjoyed life to the fullest when her health allowed.

A member of the former St. John the Baptist R.C. Church in Pittston, she was currently a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea and the Pittston Senior Center.

Proceeding her in death besides her parents were her husband, Jacob. J. Vitek, who passed away on November 20, 2004 after 54 years of marriage, sister in law, Theresa M. Vitek, sister, Theresa Macuga, brothers, Michael and Albert Dunay, godchild and niece, Ann Marie Kosik, niece, Debby Nesgoda, nephew, Robert Vetack, sister in laws, Irene and Anna Dunay, Agnes Perlock and Hattie Vetack, and brother in laws, William Reese, Edwin Macuga and Michael Vetack.

She was a devoted wife, daughter, mom, sister, aunt and friend. She was as comfortable with a hammer and nail and mixing concrete as she was with making a dinner or doing the laundry. And, she wanted to live every moment that she had. She was a bargain shopper and beach lover. She was just as happy at work as she was at a social event.

Surviving are:
Daughter, Jacqueline A. Vitek of Duryea
Sisters and brother in laws:
Veronica Reese of Duryea
Helen and Richard Champi of Duryea
Ruth and Bernard Pernot of Duryea
Ann and Ed Breig of Old Forge
Irene and Michael Kosik of Dupont

Brothers and sisters in laws:
Martin (Franky) and Irene Dunay of Duryea
Paul and Anna Mae Dunay of Shelton, Ct.
Joseph and Bernadine Dunay of Enola

Nieces, nephews, including godson, Edwin Breig, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends

Her daughter would like to extend her thanks to the dedicated staff of Traditional Home Health. The nurses, aide and therapists did wonderful work in helping Pauline for several months. Also thanks must be given to Caregivers of America and their devoted Hospice Staff who helped Pauline and her daughter in many ways. Pauline was and her daughter is most grateful to Dr. Darlene Ann Dunay and her loyal staff for their support, and care over decades and with the doctor's help Pauline bounced back from many serious illnesses and complications.

Funeral will be held Monday, June 9, 2014, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea with the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call Sunday from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea.  Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Caregivers America Hospice Services, 718 State Street, Clark Summit, Pa. 18411. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit our website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

Guestbook Entries

Dear Jackie and the Dunay family - We were so sorry to hear about Aunt Pauline's passing. We may be far, but please know that you are always near and dear in our hearts, especially at this difficult time. Love to all.

Chris and Dave Pernot (almost 10 years ago)

My condolescences to you Jackie and Pauline's family. So sorry to hear about her passing. I was the former secretary from Schott Glass. Unfortunately I was in the Poconos this weekend visiting my daughter or I would have made the wake.

Mrs. Kathy Cawley (almost 10 years ago)

Jackie so sorry for your loss Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family

Bebe Yuhas (almost 10 years ago)

So sorry to hear of tour mom's passing. What an amazing woman she had been! No wonder you are also a very strong and as always a true friend!! May she rest in peace! Sending all my love, Betty.

Betty Mihalka (almost 10 years ago)

Dear Jackie, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. I miss you! God Bless, and I hope you find comfort in knowing your mother is at peace. xo

Michele Pantucci Hochstein (almost 10 years ago)

Jackie , I am so sorry to see that ur mom has passed. No matter how long we have them it's never long enough. May the good memories sustain you at this difficult time

jean egidio (almost 10 years ago)

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