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Hilda Kalinowski Obituary
Hilda May Kalinowski, 84, of Miners Mills, a wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, while in the care of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Jan. 10, 1939, she was a daughter of the late David and Lillian Rowlands Morris. Hilda grew up on the south side of Wilkes-Barre and attended GAR High School.
Hilda worked as a floor lady in Balfy Shoes and Prestige Shoes. Hilda also was employed at Flare Shoes as a sewing machine operator until they closed.
On Oct. 2, 1971, Hilda married her love, Mr. Joseph Kalinowski. Together, the two opened the Kalinowski Market in Miners Mills. For over 18 years, the market was in operation.
During these years, Hilda was a member of St. Francis Church; St. Benedict's; and was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish. While at St. Benedict's, she took great pride in cooking meals for the homeless and was always there to help those in need.
Hilda enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter when she could. In her spare time, she also collected dolls and spent time with her dog, Missy.
Hilda joins in heaven her loving parents, David and Lillian; brother, Thomas Morris; and sister, Peggy Geskey.
Surviving are her loving husband of 51 years Joseph, at home; daughter, Jacqueline, Miners Mills; son, Donald Beseda and his wife, Terri, Sugar Notch; grandsons, Michael and Daniel Beseda; great-granddaughter, Liliana Beseda; brother, Robert Morris and his wife, Vicky, New Hope; sisters, Rachel Suchowieski and her husband, Michael, Myrtle Beach, S.C. ; Lois Horn and her husband, Bruce, Spring Hill, Tenn.; Marie Robins and her husband, William, Berwick; and Ester Spangenberg, Levittown; and nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation and Mass of Christian Burial to be held Thursday in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains Twp. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. until the start of Mass at 10 a.m. Mass will be officiated by the Rev. John Lambert, pastor. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Wyoming.
Arrangements are in the care of Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., Plains Twp.
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Lois & Bruce Horn
August 26, 2025
Miss you so much Hilda you just don't know. I miss our telephone conversations with a little laughter. Until we meat Rest In Peace Love You!
Mike and Rachel
September 8, 2023
Joe, Jackie and Donald,
It breaks my heart that you lost you wife, and mom. She was the most courageous person I´ve ever witnessed fighting for their life. She fought the good fight. Now she is resting in the arms of Jesus. Uniting with all who have gone before her. Hilda loved polkas. She listened to them every weekend. Now she can dance to them with the angels. No mor pain and suffering. The gates of Heaven were wide open for her. RIP dear sister. We will miss you always. Love Mike and Rae
Jennifer
September 7, 2023
I just want to say how sorry and sad I am to hear of Hilda's passing. I have enjoyed getting to know her and enjoyed each visit I had with her. Thank you for having me she will not be forgotten.
Debbie
September 4, 2023
R.I. P. Aunt Hilda. You will be missed by many. God Bless
Danielle Ferraro
September 3, 2023
so so sorry for the loss of Hilda. i grew up on E. Thomas Street and would always get penny candy, other snacks and those neapoliton ice cream sandwiches with the wafers at their store. god bless
Lois J Horn
September 3, 2023
There is no words to say how sorry for your loss. She was a very strong woman and she fight to the end and now she can rest in peace. Your wife and your Mom was a very loving person Im going to miss her very much. Rest In Peace Hilda! Love You Forever Bruce&Lois Horn
Marie and Jack Robbins
September 2, 2023
Sorry four your Lost Joe Jackie and Donald she was a great sister Loved her will miss her so much Marie and family
Lois J Horn
September 2, 2023
Sorry for your loss Joe, Jackie, and Donald she will be missed so much. She was like my Mother to me I will miss her dearly. We talked every day on the phone. Rest In Peace Hilda Love You So Much. Lois Morris Horn
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