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Joseph John Barvitsky, 78, of Hanover Township, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
He was born in Nanticoke on July 12, 1938, a son of the late John L. and Helen Tomczak Barvitsky. He was a 1955 graduate of Hanover Township High School. Joseph was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was formerly employed by Friedman Express and as shipping supervisor at Muskin Pools, he was on the support staff at Hanover Area School District, retiring in 2011.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Barvitsky.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Virginia Shaner Barvitsky; and by his daughter, Cheryl Barvitsky, Hanover Township; one niece; one cousin.
Private funeral services were held from Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue Wilkes-Barre. The Rev. Joseph M. Kakareka, pastor of Holy Family Church in Sugar Notch, officiated. Private interment was held in St. Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting Joseph's obituary at www.natandgawlas.com.
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We are so sorry for your loss Ginny. Love Sandi and Jim Hart
December 31, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Scott Fertal
December 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss worked with Joe many years ago
Mary Ann Serafin
December 11, 2016
Dear Ginny, John and I are so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. We send our love and prayers.
Debbie Yenchik
December 11, 2016
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