Patricia Plappert

1943 - 2022

Patricia Plappert, 79, of Dupont, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, with her loving family at her side in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born Aug. 25, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ann Duda Ferdyn.

Pat was a member of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish Church, Pittston. She was valedictorian and president of the Class of 1961 of Dupont High School. She was employed for 32 years by PNC Bank, Avoca, where she made many friends. She was also the co-owner of Don's Vending Company.

Pat and the love of her life, Don enjoyed many fishing trips to Canada and various parts of the U.S., and many cruises. Their love and devotion will always be unmatched. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law; and her brother and sister-in law.

She is survived by her husband, Don; her beloved son, Mark J. Zakoski and companion, Cindy Hunter; her brother, Allan Ferdyn and wife, Jody, who was very close to her; loving stepdaughter, Ronna Buckley and her companion, Matt; and treasured grandchildren; Ashley Buckley Arevelo (Mike, Ph.D.); Kayla Buckley, RN; her special cousin, Elaine Purta; several cousins and nephews. She leaves many dear friends and her best friend of 74 years, Helen Kosik Wesley.

Pat would like to extend a special thank you to Fr. Paul McDonnell and Sister Mary Ann Cody, IHM of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish Church, Pittston.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish Church, 535 N. Main St., Pittston, with Fr. Paul McDonnell officiating. Friends may call for visitation at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be held in St. Mary's Assumption Cemetery, Hughestown.

Arrangements are made by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.

Condolences may be made at www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.