OBITUARY

Reston , VA - Irene Mary Gurba, 91, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Reston, VA.

Born in Mount Carmel on February 13, 1928, she was the daughter of late John and Florence Bartol.                        .

Irene graduated from Mount Carmel High School.

She married John Alexander Gurba and spent her time as homemaker.

Irene was a member of Divine Redeemer Church.  She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, dancing, and was an avid dog lover.

Irene is survived by her two granddaughters, Rebecca Gurba-Cooper of VA and Karin Gurba-Lang of VA; and a longtime companion, Edward (Eddie) Kerestes. In addition to her parents, husband and siblings, she was preceded in death by her son, David John Gurba.                          .

FUNERAL NOTICE

Irene Mary Gurba, 91, Herndon, VA - Funeral mass will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Divine Redeemer Church, 438 West Ave. Mount Carmel, PA, with Father Ryan Fischer officiating. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg. Arrangements are in care of C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine Street Mount Carmel, PA, C. J. Lucas IV, supervisor. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com