Frank L. Guerrini

Frank "Cork" Guerrini, 85, of York, passed away on October 11, 2022.

Born November 3, 1936, in Burnham, PA, he was the second son of Frank Guerrini and Cleo (Shuey) Guerrini.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Marie Guerrini.

He is survived by his wife Thelma Sue (Boreman) Guerrini, daughters Karin Guerrini of Harrisburg and Sheri Trone of Poolesville, MD, son Michael Guerrini and wife Kristen of York, grandchildren Spencer, Maria, Paris, Clark, Maverick, Andrew, and Audrey, brothers Sylvester Joseph Guerrini of Glendale, AZ, Delmer Guerrini and wife Rose of Lewistown, and sister Debra Guerrini of Pittsburgh. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Linda Donahey and Phyllis Wyland, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Cork was a graduate of Burnham High School class of 1954.

Cork served in the Army in Germany from 1954-1957. He began his education at St. Francis University and graduated from the Pennsylvania State University. After college he hitchhiked and rode his scooter through Europe, eventually returning home with a new VW Beetle.

While back home in Burnham, he spotted his stepmother's old car, the car he had hoped would be his one day. He stopped to meet the new owner, Sue, and he got not only the car but also his beautiful wife, Sue, of 61 years.

Cork began his work career with the IRS and then moved on to the insurance business with Indianapolis Life Insurance. He went on to have a 40-year career with Nationwide Insurance. He loved his job and loved connecting with customers and talking with them when they stopped in the office. He loved it so much he waited until age 81 to retire.

Throughout his life, Cork was an avid athlete. He loved Rec Hall in State College where he played handball and would bring the kids along to run the track and play racquetball. He discovered hiking and tackled most of the highest peaks in the country. He shared his love of the outdoors with his family and his grandkids and spent many wonderful days hiking and seeing the beauty of the country. Cork was also a big bicyclist, spending many weekend mornings biking the Heritage trail in York. He would go out for a ride and end up riding 80 miles.

Cork and Sue were avid travelers, seeing many states in the U.S. as well as Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

A Catholic Mass and visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 2935 Kingston Road York, PA. Visitation will start at 10 am, followed by the service at 11 am. A luncheon will be held after the service at Vito's Pizza, 1734 S. Queen Street, York.

Those wishing to make contributions in Cork's memory are encouraged to donate to the Juniata Valley YMCA, 105 1st Avenue, Burnham, PA 17009.