Loretta K. Cywinski RN

1936 - 2021

Loretta K. "Lori" Cywinski, RN, 85, of Nanticoke, passed away early Monday morning, May 24, 2021, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

A life resident of Nanticoke, she was born May 21, 1936, a daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian Jablonski O'Malley. She was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and received her training as a registered nurse, graduating from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. She practiced nursing in several areas of health care early in life, but her main interests in life were her home and family.

Lori was a member of St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Nanticoke, and previously St. Stanislaus Church most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. "Murph" Cywinski, on Sept. 17, 2013, after sharing 55 years of marriage. She was also preceded by a sister, Elizabeth Prushinski; and a brother, Thomas O'Malley.

She will be deeply missed by her children, Edward Cywinski Jr. and wife, Deb; Thomas Cywinski and wife, Laurie; Jeffrey Cywinski and wife, Lisa; and Trish Byorick and husband, Daniel; grandchildren, Edward Cywinski III and wife, Mallory; Raymond, Jeffrey Jr., Ryan and Logan Cywinski; Aly Paveletz and husband, Dave; Daniel Byorick Jr.; and Erin Byorick; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Patricia Simon and husband, Joseph; as well as nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be private with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Nanticoke, with the Rev. James Alco as celebrant.

There will be no public viewing or visitation.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Mrs. Cywinski's memory to your favorite charity.

Arrangements are in the care of Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke.

To leave the family a condolence or expression of sympathy, please visit www.dinellifuneralhome.com.