William Duricko

After a long, hard fight, William J. Duricko, 61, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.

He was the loving and devoted husband of Barbara A. Duricko. They would have celebrated their 17th anniversary this year. Born in Summerville, NJ on September 14, 1949, he was the son of the late Alex and Dorothy Duricko. He was a graduate of West Scranton High School and received an Associates Degree in business from Penn State, the Worthington Scranton Campus. Working in retail for over 30 years, his latest employment was the Jubilee Ministries. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church of Annville. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and had a love for photography and cars.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Robert Duricko, husband to Susan and daughter Katie Duricko, both of whom reside in New Jersey. His step-sons, Eric Himelright, husband to Amy, of Harrisburg, Brian Himelright, husband to Jodi of State College and Brad Himelright of Lebanon. His brother Allen Duricko, husband to Erma Duricko of Gouldsboro. His nephew Jeffrey and niece Marissa; grandchildren Tyanna, Hailey, Sara, Jenna, Alyssa, Chris Jr., Kaitlyn, Jacob and Kassidy.

Viewing will be on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc., 226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 3:00 PM at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, in loving memory of Bill, 3544 North Progress Avenue Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the family with the arrangements.

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