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John J. "Smokey" Smolko Jr.

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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March 8, 2011John J. "Smokey" Smolko, 82, of the Heights section of Wilkes-Barre, passed into Eternal Life in Williamsburg, Va., to rejoin his beloved wife, Rita, in heaven. Born October 24, 1928, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late John and Philomena (Tkacik) Smolko. Educated in the city...

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Jack, Bob and Debbie,- it has been so very long since we have seen each other - but my Uncle John will always be remembered in my heart. He always made me laugh - I loved him. Hope to someday be able to share some time to hug and laugh with you all in the near future.
Love your cousin, Michelle (Polacheck) Capra - Dallas,TX

Dear Debbie, Jack & Bob

I wish there were words I could say to ease your pain. My Uncle John will always be in my heart. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Lots of Love,
Donna & Kevin Anderson

I can still see him driving that pale blue Thunderbird. So proud he was.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Deepest sympathies, cousin Janine

Peace, Prayers and Blessings. Deb...I'm so glad I got to know your Dad and to see how very much you loved him.

With Love-
Chris Healey

Jack, Bob, Debbie,

I am truly saddened to hear of your dad's passing - he was a great guy. I have very fond memories of Uncle John from growing up. When I read the obituary, the first thing that came to mind, for some reason, was the year he dressed up as Santa to come deliver our Christmas presents! I didn't know at the time that it was him, of course, and was convinced that Santa had really visited us.

I send you and your families my most sincere sympathy in this...

"May it comfort you to know that death cannot diminish the important ways you father touched you life, that grief cannot take away the happiness you shared, that sorrow will fade in time... but love remains forever".

Time takes even the small and simple memories we hold of those we love and silently turns them into gold.

With Love,

Jerry, Joanne, Rachael and Jessica Tobias

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.