SYRACUSE - Jerry Werenicz, 60, of Syracuse, died Jan. 23, 2011, in Meadows Nursing Facility, Warsaw.
He was born June 19, 1950, in Liphein, Germany, to Iwan and Luba Rusko Werenicz.
He moved to the Syracuse area from Chicago 12 years ago. He was a history and English teacher for more than 25 years in the Chicago area.
Surviving are five sisters: Lidia Feshchenko, Syracuse; Nina Werenicz, Plymouth; Anna McCorkle, Illinois; Mary (and spouse James) McClain, Sturgis, Mich.; and Katarina (and spouse Dave) Cobb, North Webster.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Father Rolando Silouan officiating. Burial will be in Syracuse Cemetery.
Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent via eastlundfuneralhome.com
