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Leonard Makarczyk Obituary
Leonard A. Makarczyk III, 43, of Mountain Top, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at his home.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 14, 1979, he was the son of the late Leonard A. Jr. and Patricia Mihalko Makarczyk.
Len was a graduate of Hanover Area High School, Class of 1997. He received his associatedegree by attending Luzerne County Community College and East Stroudsburg University.
He was employed by R.K. Hydro-Vac of PA Inc., Pittston.
Len loved to hunt & fish. He also loved everything baseball and he was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan. Most of all, Len loved to spend his time with his family, especially his children, Baylee and L.J.
Surviving are his loving wife of 14 years, Laura Gerth-Makarczyk; daughter, Baylee; son, L.J.; sister, Tracy Collotty and her husband, Phillip; and several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A blessing service will be held at noon Tuesday from George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp.
Family & friends may call from 11 a.m. to service time Tuesday.
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Linda Kohl
July 19, 2022
My sincere condolences... you were part of my family tree. My grandmother (Agnes) and your great-grandmother (Wanda) were sisters.
Lori Prashker-Thomas
July 12, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sending my condolences to you and the whole family.
William Rinehimer
July 11, 2022
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Lenny's wife Laura and Lenny's sister Tracy.
Joe Plaviak
July 10, 2022
Gone too young and too soon. My deepest condolences to Lenny's family.
Helen Quinn
July 10, 2022
God rest your soul Our Lord is in charge but that age is so young I am83 and thank God for every day He gives me
Donna Yachim-Boyle
July 10, 2022
My deepest sympathies to Laura and her family. Many prayers and blessings. May God give them the strength during this time of grief.
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