THE HARRAH NEWS Thursday Jan. 5, 1995.
Selena Victoria Kusek, 105, passed away Dec. 29, 1994, in her home surrounded by loving family members. She was born Oct, 20, 1889 in Pulaski County, Ark. to Ike and Victoria Jorski. She came to Harrah in 1892 and was married to Joseph Kusek Apr. 16, 1907. Her husband died March 13, 1951 Mrs. Kusek was a homemaker and a wonderful mother. She was a member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Harrah. She will be remembered for her indomitable will and for her loving relationship with those around her. She was proud of her home and her family "Grandma always had every thing in order for all of us." a granddaughter remembered. According to Mrs. Kusek's doctor she made medical history a little more than two and a half years ago when a pace maker was installed --- one of the oldest Americans to undergo such surgery. Her family & friends were grateful for the extension of this wonderful lady's life.
She is survived by one son, Bud, Harrah, four daughters Agnes Czerczyk and Belbenia Meany both of Harrah, Frances Millerand, Angie Skrapke, both of Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren, Paul Nickel, Raymond Nickel and Tim Kusek, all of Harrah, Holly Nicklas, Dallas, Texas, Leota Witten, Oklahoma City, Linda Harkins, Midwest City, Janet Windsor and Joe Skrapke, Oklahoma City; ten great grandchildren, Mark Witten, Chris Corley, Gina Harkins, Michael Nickel, Eric Nickel, Melissa Nicholson, Jennifer Grannan, Tony Nickel, Steven Windsor and Annie Nicklas and two great great grand-children, Cory Nichelson and Bryan Grannan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; two daughters, Helen Wozniak and Marina Hopcus, Burl and a son Frank.
Funeral Mass was held Monday, Jan. 2, 1995, at St. Teresa's Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Teresa's Catholic Cemetery directed by Asa Smith Funeral Service.
The Daily Oklahoman Page: 27 December 31, 1994
OBITUARY - Selena Victoria Kusek
Selena Victoria, age 105, Harrah, died Dec. 29, 1994 at her home. She was born October 20, 1889 in Pulaski County, Arkansas to Ike and Barbara Jorski and came to Harrah in 1892. She was married to Joseph Kusek on April 16, 1907. She was a member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Bud of Harrah; 4 daughters, Agnes Czerczyk and Belbenia Meany, Harrah, Frances Miller and Angie Skrapke, Okla. City; 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; 2 daughters, Helen Wozniak and Martha Hopcus Burl; and a son, Frank. A Vigil will be at 7:00 p.m. Sunday with Funeral Mass at 10:00 a. m. Monday, both at St. Teresa's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Teresa's Cemetery.
Selena Victoria Jorski (Selina) 
