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John M Zaleskas 1928 - 2014

John M Zaleskas of - West Point Ave., in Harveys Lake, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania United States was born on October 13, 1928 in Larksville. He was married to Irene (Myers) Zaleskas, and died at age 85 years old on June 2, 2014 at Village At Greenbriar 4244 Memorial Hwy, in Dallas. John Zaleskas was buried on June 8, 2014 at Perrego Cemetary Harveys Lake, PA, in Harveys Lake.

John M Zaleskas
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- West Point Ave., in Harveys Lake, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 18618, United States
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October 13, 1928
Larksville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
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June 2, 2014
Village At Greenbriar 4244 Memorial Hwy, in Dallas, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 18612, United States
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  • Introduction

    John's parents were Martin John Zaleskas and Anna Warnagaris Zaleskas (later Zawodniak). John's sibling were Martin John Zaleskas, Katherine Zaleskas, Joseph Zawodniak, and Sr. Ceciliana (Marie) Zawodniak.
  • 10/13
    1928

    Birthday

    October 13, 1928
    Birthdate
    Larksville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    John's father, Martin John Zaleskas, was born on the ship bringing his family from Lithuania.

  • Early Life & Education

    Couglin High School - High School Diploma Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, PA - BA in Education University of Scranton - Masters in Education

  • Religious Beliefs

    John was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

  • Military Service

    Military branch: Army Rank: Private, Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, And Enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: WWII
  • 06/2
    2014

    Death

    June 2, 2014
    Death date
    Heart Failure, john died peacefully in his sleep
    Cause of death
    Village At Greenbriar 4244 Memorial Hwy, in Dallas, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 18612, United States
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  • 06/8
    2014

    Gravesite & Burial

    June 8, 2014
    Funeral date
    Perrego Cemetary Harveys Lake, PA, in Harveys Lake, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania United States
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  • Obituary

    John "Jay" Zaleskas died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 85. John was born in Larksville and moved to Wilkes-Barre, where he attended Coughlin High School. After a stint in the army, he graduated from Kings College and earned a Master's Degree at the University of Scranton. John married Irene Myers on October 2, 1952 and soon began his teaching career at Lake-Lehman where he also served as head coach in basketball, baseball, wrestling and as assistant coach in football. He was promoted to Assistant Principal and then Principal at Lake Lehman, and retired in 1990. After retiring, John returned to work two terms at Lake-Lehman as "Acting Superintendent of Schools". In 2004 the new Lake Lehman High School Gymnasium was named in his honor. He chaired and co-chaired the Junior High and High School District Wrestling Tournaments for over 20 years, and was vice-president of the Wyoming Valley wrestling League for 7 years. He was a volunteer fireman and enjoyed coordinating the yearly fireman's fair at Harveys Lake. He became a Mason of the George M. Dallas Lodge and was an Irem Shriner. He is survived by his wife and five children Everyone is invited to a Memorial service to be held at the John M. Zaleskas Gymnasium at he Lake Lehman High School on Sunday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: The Lake Lehman Foundation. In memory of John Zaleskas, P.O. Box 38, Lehman, PA 18627. A private interment will be in the Perrigo Cemetery, Harveys Lake, at the convenience of the family.
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John M Zaleskas
Irene Sankey
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03/06/2024
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John M. Zaleskas
Date & Place: in Harveys Lake, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania United States
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Irene Sankey
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03/06/2024
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A popular longtime Lake-Lehman educator who helped guide the district from its formation in the 1950s is remembered as its "heart and soul."

In recognition of his commitment to the school, the school board named the gym after John Zaleskas in December 2004.

And on June 6, 2014 the John M. Zaleskas Gymnasium is where people whose lives Zaleskas touched, came to pay their final respects.
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Zaleskas, Sonia (Mar 27, 1910 - Nov 3, 1993) Zaleskas, Frances (Nov 26, 1923 - Mar 6, 2005) Zaleskas, Joan (May 2, 1936 - Feb 15, 2005) Zaleskas, Ethel (Jun 13, 1914 - Nov 1979) Zaleskas, Marcella (Jan 17, 1887 - Aug 1963) Zaleskas, Joseph (Dec 15, 1914 - Dec 1976) Zaleskas, Anna (May 22, 1922 - Mar 18, 2007) Zaleskas, Eleanor (Sep 14, 1919 - Jul 24, 1998) Zaleskas, Joseph (Aug 2, 1947 - Jun 27, 1997) Zaleskas, Robert (Jul 30, 1935 - Jun 17, 2009)
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