Phyllis G. Galuska

Phyllis G. Galuska, 89, of Avoca passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at her home with her loving daughter and devoted caretaker, Mary Galuska, at her side.

She was born in Avoca, Dec. 20, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Tomas and Theresa Roslewicz Chernesky.

Phyllis was a lifelong member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church until its closing and was recently a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish Church, Avoca. She was a 1952 graduate of Avoca High School. She was employed for several years at Putnam Penguin Publishing Company, Pittston Twp.

Phyllis was the youngest of her eight siblings and had a very close bond with all of her brothers and sisters who preceded her in death. She had a very sharp memory, especially for extended family and friends birthdates, she was never without a birthday card or a kind gesture. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Stanley F. Galuska, in 1992; and siblings, Helen Kaplavka, Mary Kurzawa, John Chernesky, Agnes Warunek, Kathryn Zapko, Chester Chernesky, Dorothy Baloh and Francis Groncki.

Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Mary Galuska, Avoca; and Theresa Ryzner and husband, Bob, Avoca; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Helen Chernesky and Janet Galuska; and numerous nieces and nephews. Phyllis's daughter, Mary, would like to acknowledge the kindness and compassion of her nephews, Thomas Kaplavka and Paul Groncki; and nieces, Rita Chernesky and Alberta Warunek; close friends, Carol Rice and Mary Ellen Campbell; and furry companions, her dog, Otis and cats, Archie and Vinnie.

Her daughter, Mary, would like to credit the doctors, nurses and staff at Geisinger for extending the longevity of her life. Also a thank you to Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their excellent care and compassion.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Queen of the Apostles Parish Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca, with the Rev. Phillip Sladicka officiating. Friends may call for viewing from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Interment will be held in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Avoca.

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

Condolences may be made at www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.