Obituary: Jaroslav 'Jerry' Lenker

Posted 1/18/23

Jaroslav “Jerry” Lenker, of Narrowsburg, NY, and formerly of Jersey City, NJ, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at home.  He was 76.

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Obituary: Jaroslav 'Jerry' Lenker

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Jaroslav “Jerry” Lenker, of Narrowsburg, NY, and formerly of Jersey City, NJ, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at home.  He was 76.

He was the husband of Anna (Rathouska) Lenker.  The couple had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 22, 2022.

Born December 3, 1946 in Przno, Czech Republic, he was the son of the late Jaroslav and Emilie (Mareckova) Lenker.

He immigrated to this country in 1969.

Mr. Lenker worked as a Computer Operator for Public Service Gas & Electric, Newark, NJ, for 27 years before retiring in 2002.

He was a hard worker who provided well for his family, adored his wife and instilled conservative/family values in his son and daughter. He loved retirement in Narrowsburg, feeding his birds and deer, and always enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Surviving along with his wife are his son, Kevin Lenker, of Narrowsburg; daughter Jennifer Paladini and her husband, Bryan Paladini, of Nazareth, PA; two grandsons, Michael and Tyler; and a brother, Lubomir Lenker, of Przno, Czech Republic.

His funeral Mass was celebrated on January 11, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 51 Bridge St., in Narrowsburg, in the company of friends and family. Interment was held in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Narrowsburg.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home, Barryville, NY, 845/557-8010.

Obituary, Jaroslav Lenker