IN MEMORIAM:  Tina M. Tisenchek, 89; Worked At Bresee’s

ONEONTA – Tina M. Tisenchek, 89, who worked at the former Bresee’s Department Store, among other local businesses, passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

She was born Feb. 2, 1925, in Simpson, Pa., the youngest child of Logan and Agnes (Kostiska) Panko.  She married Andrew Tisenchek on July 25, 1946.  He predeceased her on Nov. 11, 2012.

A member of St. Mary’s Church, Tina’s life centered on her family, and family meals and birthday celebrations were special times for her.  She loved attending Polish festivals, where she and Andrew would dance for hours.  The couple enjoyed going for car rides in the country and shared a love for animals.

She is survived by her daughters, Andrea (Victor) Ronovech and Karen Hurley, both of Oneonta; four grandchildren, Jason Ronovech, Sonja Ronovech (Greg Jackson), Matthew Hurley (Wendy Mabie), and Courtney (Matt) Gibson; and six great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law and two brother-in-laws, including Louis (Betty) Tisenchek of Oneonta, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Boris and Alex Panko, and sister, Olga Squaires.

The funeral was Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Scott VanDerveer officiating.  Interment was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Food Pantry, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta, NY   13820.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home.