Regina D. Straka, 84, of Shenandoah, passed away November 14, 2020, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Shenandoah August 25, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Rose (Yeninas) Bernatonis.

She attended local schools and graduated as valedictorian from J.W. Cooper High School, Class of 1954.  She worked as a dental hygienist for Dr. Paul Berson.

On May 9, 1959, she married Eugene Straka, who predeceased her on December 31, 2001.

She was a woman of deep faith who began each day sitting in her favorite arm chair reading "Magnificat" and praying for anyone in need.

She enjoyed cooking and baking, traveling to Walt Disney World, and spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren.

The last member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by brothers John, George, and Constantine Bernatonis, and sisters Anna Eidell, Mary and Helen Bernatonis, and Beatrice Rudzinski.

She is survived by children Eileen Barlow, Shenandoah; Kathy, Minersville; Steven and wife, Nancy, Florida; Paul with Jason Wesnoski, Pottsville; and Robert with Tomàs Torres Parkland, Texas; grandchildren Darleen Frantz with Tom Griffin; Jeffrey Straka and wife, Dawn; and Grant Riley, Texas; great-grandchildren Haley, Molly, and Chase Frantz; Jeffrey, Jr., Daphnie, and Ashur Straka; nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, November 20 at 11 am in Divine Mercy Church, Shenandoah, with the Rev. Christopher M. Zelonis officiating.  Visitation will take place in Divine Mercy from 8 am until the time of Mass.