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Jeanie Dean - January 3, 2013

Regina H. "Jeanie" Dean of Port Griffith, Jenkins Township, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Smith Health Care Ltd., Mountain Top. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, John S. Dean.

Born in Port Griffith, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen Levandoski Mondlak. She was a graduate of Jenkins Township High School, College Misericordia with a degree in Business Administration and earned a masters certificate from Temple University in Vocational Education. She retired from public school teaching as the business department chairperson of the Pittston Area School District. She also taught at Wyoming High School, Northeast High School and was a member of the American Federation of Teachers. Some of her many accomplishments included receiving a certificate of merit from New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller for her work in teaching migrant workers basic English in Rome, New York.

Jeanie was also a partner for twenty two years in the family business John Dean's Auto Sales and Service in Port Blanchard. She had also worked in the business office of GMAC. Additionally, Jeanie served as secretary/treasurer of Jenkins Township American Legion Post 938 and was a member of the Legion Auxiliary. She served as church auditor of St. Joseph's parish in Port Griffith during Fr. Walter Skurski's tenure. For twenty six years, Jeanie was the democratic committee woman for the 4th District of Jenkins Township.

Surviving in addition to her husband, are her children, Atty. Jack Dean and his wife, Dr. Lisa Dean of Mountaintop; Dr. James Dean and his partner, Dr. Joseph Montella of Philadelphia; granddaughters, Taylor and Noah Dean and grandson, Matthew John Dean of Mountain Top; brother, Jerry Mondlak and his wife, Ellen Mondlak of Port Griffith; nephew, Atty. John Mondlak and his wife, Atty. Michele Mondlak, of Philadelphia; niece, Susan Fenske of Kingston Township and numerous cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, John Matthew Dean and her godson/nephew, Dr. Jerry Mondlak.

The family wishes to send special thanks to the staff at Smith Health Care, Ltd. in Mountain Top and visiting angel, Hazel Shelhamer.

The funeral will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013, at 8:45 AM from Baloga Funeral Home, Inc. 1201 Main Street, Pittston (Port Griffith), with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at St John the Evangelist Church, William St., Pittston. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton, PA.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., at the funeral home.

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From: James Dean

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-07-19

Message:
Mom, you were remembered and deeply missed on this past Sunday, July 14. I will never forget your birthday! Love Jim


From: carmella sebastian md

Location: tampa, FL    Date: 2013-03-27

Message:
Jim and family, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. she was a wonderful woman. fondly, Carmella


From: Flora Vann

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-15

Message:
I was so sorry to hear of your mothers' transition.You always had a story to share about what was going on with your parents.She seemed to be a lovely woman.Reading her obituary lets me know she was a woman of servitude to the people and especially to the LORD. GOD bless you and your family Dr.Dean and may you find peace as time goes by. LOVE... Flora Vann


From: Stella Kwiatkowski

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-12

Message:
Jim, I'm sorry to hear of her passing, we can only believe she is happy now. My prayers go with you.


From: Rita Eburuoh

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-10

Message:
Jim, my most sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Please stay strong.


From: Nino Vittorio

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-10

Message:
Hi Jim: Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nino


From: Cyrilene Eastmond

Location: Ambler, PA    Date: 2013-01-08

Message:
Jim, My deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.


From: Bill Dillon

Location: Inkerman, PA    Date: 2013-01-07

Message:
The best classmate a person could have and now may she rest in piece...Take care of her God and tell her that someday she will meet all her friends she left behind...


From: Robin Bruce

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-04

Message:
My prayers are with you and your family.


From: Joyce Paige

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-04

Message:
Jim, May God's blessings cover you and your family during this time of need. You and your family are in my prayers.


From: Mira Gohel

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-03

Message:
Jim, My condolences to you and your family. I will be keeping you in my thoughts.


From: Iris Massey

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-03

Message:
Jim, keeping you and your family in my prayers. There are no words to express my deepest sympathy. Keep the memories of your Mom close to you, for they are precious.


From: Chenelle Hinmon

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-03

Message:
Dr. Dean My thoughts and prayers are with you...just know that she'll always be smiling down upon you!..xoxo


From: Jim & Sara (Enes) Thorpe

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-03

Message:
Dr. Dean, Sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts.


From: Chenelle Hinmon

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-03

Message:
Dr. Dean My thoughts and prayers are with you...just know that she'll always be smiling down upon you!..xoxo


From: Bethany and Iris Massey

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-03

Message:
Dr. Dean, may you and your family find strength and comfort in the Lord. You will be kept in our prayers.


From: Grrry Keys

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-02

Message:
Deepest sympathy to Jim and his family. Losing a parent, especially a mother, is never easy. Keep all the beautiful memories of your mother alive in your heart and mind. I will pray for God to bring you comfort and strength.


From: Yelena Galkin

Location: Yardley, PA    Date: 2013-01-02

Message:
Jim, sorry for your loss... My deepest sympathy and condolences to all family. Yelena.


From: Valarie Jorden

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-02

Message:
Dr. Dean: Keeping you and yours in prayer through this time, just remember: Home from the earthly journey, Safe for eternity; All that the Savior promised - That is what heaven will be. A place prepared for you...John 14:3


From: Janet Stevenson

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-02

Message:
Dr. James Dean, Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family


From: Brian Torcato

Location: Plymouth Meeting , PA    Date: 2013-01-02

Message:
Jim, I know the pain of losing one's mother is the worst pain a son can experience. I feel your pain and hope you heal from this tremendous loss. God bless you and your family, Brian.


From: The Plodwick Family

Location: Mountain Top, PA    Date: 2013-01-02

Message:
Jack,Lisa,and family : " They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength ,they will soar as with eagles' wings.... Isaiah 40:31. Our deepest sympathy extended to all of your family during this time of sorrow and loss.


From: Kelly West

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2013-01-02

Message:
To Dr. James Dean and Family Numbers: 6:24-26 24 The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: 25 The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. I pray that the grace, mercy and peace of the Lord is upon you and your family during this time of sorrow.


From: Joseph and Helen Sweeney

Location: Millville , NJ    Date: 2013-01-02

Message:
To John, Jackie and Jim. My deepest sympathies to you and your families with the loss of our beloved sister-in-law. Joe and Helen


From: Jacqualyn Fanelle

Location: Millville, NJ    Date: 2013-01-02

Message:
Condolences to the family and friends of my dear godmother and wonderful Aunt Jeanie she will be surely missed as beloved mother, aunt, sister cousin, daughter and friend to us all. I will always have joyous memories of our gatherings at the Dean house! Aunt Jeanie and Uncle John always made everyone welcome and made sure everyone was having a good time. You were very important with making my childhood a happy one, dear Aunt Jeanie. With heartfelt love, Jackie (Sweeney) Fanelle


From: Murray & Mary Swim

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA    Date: 2013-01-02

Message:
Jack & family, heartfelt sympathies on your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.


From: David Wallace

Location: Houston, TX    Date: 2013-01-02

Message:
Jim, my sincerest thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. May your memories bring you laughter, joy, and comfort you in the future.


From: Dominic Sharlette

Location: Los Angeles, CA    Date: 2013-01-01

Message:
All my thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Remember the greatest compliment to someone you have loved who has passed, is to live in your life and keep their memory alive.


From: Joe and Rosemary Curry

Location: Pittston, PA    Date: 2013-01-01

Message:
Dear John and family...Our deepest, heartfelt condolences to all. She was indeed an amazing, intelligent, graceful lady. More than that, she as a true friend. Definitely a woman of class. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.


From: Joanne Dabbieri Bankert

Location: West Chester, PA    Date: 2013-01-01

Message:
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the celebration of your wife/mom's life with all the good memories give you peace and strength in the days ahead.


From: Bob and Diana Kizis

Location: Middlesex, NJ    Date: 2013-01-01

Message:
Jack Dean, We were sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.


From: HAZEL SHELHAMER

Location: MOUNTAIN TOP, PA    Date: 2012-12-31

Message:
DEAR JOHN AND FAMILY, IT IS WITH HIGHEST REGARD I WISH TO THANK ALL OF YOU FOR THE TIME I HAVE SPENT WITH "JEANIE". MAY THE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS OF THOSE WHO LOVE YOU COMFORT YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME OF SORROW.SHE FOUGHT HER ILLNESS WITH COURAGE AND DIGNITY... AND NOW SHE HAS FOUND PEACE. SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU . WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, HAZEL AND FAMILY


From: Joe Crowley

Location: Pittston, PA    Date: 2012-12-31

Message:
Jim, My deepest sympathy. She must have been terribly proud to have raised an incredible family. All my prayers, Joe


From: Jim Bitting

Location: New York , NY    Date: 2012-12-31

Message:
To Jim and Family - I am deeply sorry for your loss... I know that this has been very painful for you. I wish that the love and support of family and friends brings to you a place of comofort in the future. My sincerest condolences.


From: Geoffrey Bowers and Michelle Knight

Location: Philadelphia, PA    Date: 2012-12-31

Message:
So sorry for your loss.


From: Robert Gonos

Location: Mountain Top, PA    Date: 2012-12-31

Message:
God bless Jeanie Dean. Th Gonos famiy sends or deepest sympathies.


From: Kelly Gowran Steiner

Location: Chandler, AZ    Date: 2012-12-31

Message:
My condolences to the Dean and Mondlak families. May you find comfort in all your wonderful memories.


From: louis gibbons

Location: eagan, MN    Date: 2012-12-31

Message:
sorry for your loss john,she was a special lady...


From: Chris Amico

Location: Swoyersville, PA    Date: 2012-12-31

Message:
Our family shares our condolences with your family. We are very sorry for you loss. Chris Amico Family


From: Maurice Diogo

Location: Audubon, NJ    Date: 2012-12-31

Message:
No one who is loved is ever truly gone. They live on in the memories and hearts of those who love them always.


From: PA State Constable Col. Bill Dillon and Family

Location: Jenkins Twp., PA    Date: 2012-12-31

Message:
To the Dean and Mondlak family. In your time of loss, know that your loved ones are behind you, angels are beside you and that God is always with you.


From: Debbie Harenza

Location: Mountain Top, PA    Date: 2012-12-30

Message:
To the entire Dean and Mondlak families, I am very sorry for your loss. Jeanie was a special lady. God Bless her and may she rest in peace.


 
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