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John Tilletski Obituary
John Edward "Ski" Tilletski, 67, of Nanticoke, passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.
Born in Anchorage, Alaska, on June 28, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Martino Tilletski.
John served as a radioman in the U.S. Navy from October 1975 to October 1991. He was a veteran of the Gulf War, during which time he received many commendations. He was an avid pool player who enjoyed shooting darts with his family and friends. John donated much of his time to serve with the Glen Lyon VFW and the Nanticoke American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, the former Lisa DeArment Tilletski; sons, Joseph Tilletski, Jason Tilletski and Justin Tilletski; grandchildren, Sophia and Liam; sisters, Mary Jo Resavy, Dorothy Wendol and Kathy Spelman; and several nieces and nephews.
Private arrangements are from George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., Glen Lyon.
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Faith "Rambus" Kropiewnicki and Robert Kropiewnicki
September 20, 2023
Our condolences to the Tilletski family.
Deb Darling
September 20, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
John malinchak
September 20, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sophia T
September 19, 2023
I will miss whenever I would come see him and he would sing me a little song every time I would come see him ever since I was a baby. I will miss those memories so much but I could never forget them!
Denise and Rick Cunningham
September 19, 2023
Our hearts are broken.God bless you Lisa,joey,jason,, justin.He will be missed.Memories are helping.wish we could be there.
Jane Swithers Roscoe
September 19, 2023
Sorry to hear of John's passing. Knew John from school. May he rest in peace.
JEAN SWITHERS
September 19, 2023
So very sorry for your loss.
I have known John since kindergarten.
Also worked in the VA with his son.
He always had so much energy.
He will be missed.
maribeth obitz
September 19, 2023
So sorry for the loss of John...Prayers to his family...I went to school with John.
Maribeth
Ed Padagomas
September 19, 2023
Fair Winds and Following Seas My Brother R.I.P,
Janine
September 19, 2023
So sorry to hear of the loss of John .. we graduated from GNA Class of 1975 .. Thoughts and prayers to your family and friends.. Rest in peace
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