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Tuesday, August 31, 1993 Page:
Edward Bawiec
August 29, 1993
Edward “Chew” Bawiec Sr., of North Sherman Street, Wilkes-Barre, died
Sunday in Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-BarreA lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, he
was the son of the late George and Cora Grziebieniewski cq Bawiec. He attended
Wilkes-Barre city schools.
He worked in area coal mines for many years and was last employed at
Central Slipper, Wilkes-Barre, retiring in 1973.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church of the Maternity, Wilkes-Barre, and
the Ukrainian Literary Association, Wilkes-Barre.
He and his wife, the former Mary Dancovich, celebrated their 47th wedding
anniversary, Feb. 16, 1993.
He was preceded in death by his son, Edward Jr., Dec. 25, 1990; brothers,
Stanley, Walter and John; sisters, Josephine Geskey and Mary Grula.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughters, Doreen and Joyce, and
granddaughter, Nina McGrady, all at home; brother, Joseph, Gainesville, Texas;
sisters, Mrs. Stella Boris and Mrs. Frances Shilinski, both of Wilkes-Barre;
nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be 9 a.m. Wednesday from Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N.
Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St.
Mary’s Church of the Maternity.
Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.