Mary N. (Nester) Zukovich

Mary Nester Zukovich, 104, formerly of McAdoo, passed away Monday at Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster.

Born July 29, 1920, in Audenried, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Pajza (Suhina) Nester.

Mary was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo, and she was devoted to her church parish. She was a graduate of Hazleton High School, class of 1937.

Prior to retiring, Mary was employed as a hostess at the former Scrafford’s of Hometown and also at the Valley Market.

Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and she will be sadly missed by all. 

Preceding her in death, were her husband, Michael J. Zukovich; brothers, John, Peter, Michael, Metro, Joseph, Walter, and Joseph Nester II; and son-in-law, Dr. Jack Potochny. 

Surviving are her daughters, Mary Louise Potochny of Hometown; and Elaine Schlachter and husband, Bart of Conestoga; son, Michael J. Zukovich Jr. of Hancock, NY; grandchildren, Joseph, Mary Catherine, and Kurt Schlachter; and Dr. John, Dr. Nicholas, and Dr. Evelyn Potochny; great-grandchildren, Talia and Irena Potochny; Teresa Porter; and Joseph Lee, Julia and Anna Schlachter; and several nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held Saturday beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Damiano Funeral Home, McAdoo.  The Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Oleh Kuts as the celebrant. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. 

A calling hour will be held Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 210 W. Blaine St., McAdoo, PA 18237.

Condolences may be entered, and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com. 

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