Josephine Wilner, 91, of Mahanoy City, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 19th, at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian, Pottsville.
Josephine was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 21, 1924, a daughter of the late Anna (Olah) and Paul Colna.
She was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.
She had worked at General Cigar and Donella's Electric, Mahanoy City
Loved to Travel, doing her puzzles, and especially riding roller coasters and listening to music, spending time with her family.
Attended local schools.
She was wife of the late John Wilner.
Josephine is survived by two daughters, Gloria Koback wife of George, of Mahanoy City; Joanne Jones, of Mahanoy City; two sons John, husband of Brenda, of Mahanoy City; Paul, husband of Sandy, of Mahanoy City. Josephine is also survived by a sister, Gloria Allen, of Michigan, and a brother, Ed Colna, of Bradenton Florida.
She is also survived by 9 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, 10 Great Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Proceeded in death by brothers John, & Paul Colna, and sisters Helen, Stanziola, Kitty Alonzi, Betty Kankowski, and Florence Politowski, also by two grand children Steve and Marc Wilner.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 10 AM on Monday, September 28th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.
Friends may call Sunday September 27, 6 to 8 PM and Monday 9 AM at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City
Interment will be in Assumption BVM Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, send sympathy cards, or view Video Tribute.