Regina “Jean” H. Bassininsky, 93, of Heckscherville, Cass Township, passed away on Wednesday at The Gardens at York Terrace.
Born on March 3, 1927 in Heckscherville, she was a daughter of Ambrose and Lena Campion O’Brien. She attended Cass Township schools and worked in the local garment industry.
She was a member of the former St. Kieran Church, Heckscherville, and a current member of St. Matthew the Evangelist Church, Minersville. She was also a member of the ILGWU.
She was predeceased by her husband, Edward W. Bassininsky; her companion, Joseph Zukowski; three children, James D. O’Brien, Kenneth J. Bassininsky, Sr. and Jane F. O’Brien; four siblings, James R. O’Brien, Margaret Callaghan, Mary Gottschall and Bernadine O’Brien.
She is survived by two children, Edward Bassininsky (spouse, Barbara), Llewellyn, and Lisa Bassininsky (companion, Elmer Strausser), Branchdale; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are incomplete.
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