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Robert Czwalina Obituary
Dr. Robert J. Czwalina, 72, of Mountain Top, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 5, 2021, at Allied Services Hospice, Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, after a brief illness.
Born in Fort Belvoir, Va., he was the son of the late Paul F. and Lucy Ann Cybulski Czwalina.
He was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School, Class of 1967. After graduation, on July 10, 1967, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War and attaining the rank of specialist fifth grade. Upon his honorable discharge from active service on Sept. 9, 1970, he enrolled at King's College, graduating in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He then furthered his education at the Pennsylvania College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Class of 1978, and completed his internship at Metropolitan Hospital, Philadelphia, the following year.
Dr. Czwalina returned to the Wyoming Valley and completed his residency training at Nesbitt Hospital, Kingston. Following residency, Dr. Czwalina remained active practicing family medicine in Wilkes-Barre and was currently the medical director of the City of Wilkes-Barre. He was also the director of the Physician's Assistant Program at King's College for many years. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physicians Society, and the Plains American Legion, Joseph E. Conlon, Post 558.
To say that Bob was an avid Army Football fan would be a huge understatement. For many years, he was a season ticket holder for the Army football games at Michie Stadium, West Point.
GO ARMY! BEAT NAVY!
He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Czwalina, on Aug. 4, 2017.
Surviving are his daughters, Kristen Forster and her husband, Jason, Shickshinny; and Morgan Anthony and her husband, Keith, Mountain Top; granddaughters, Alyse, Raygan and Gracelyn; brother, James Czwalina and his wife, Susan, Chester; beloved companion, Donna Collins, Mountain Top, one niece and one nephew.
Doctor's family would like to offer a special thank you to the nurses, staff and aides at Allied Services Home Health and Allied Services Inpatient Hospice, and to Dr. Joseph Anistranski and the entire medical team at Geisinger for the wonderful care and compassion given to their colleague and friend.
Funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Twp., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains Twp., with the Rev. John C. Lambert, pastor, officiating. A livestream of the Funeral Mass will be on the Ss. Peter & Paul Parish Facebook page.
Interment with military honors accorded by the U.S. Army and the Plains American Legion Funeral Honors Detail will be held in the parish cemetery, Plains Twp. Family and friends may call Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Legacies Alive, P.O. Box 382, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 or by visiting www.legaciesalive.com.
For information or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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Annemarie McGlynn
November 1, 2025
I still miss you my dear Dr. You were the BEST
Rebecca/ Mrs. Obama
October 31, 2025
I shall never forget you Dr. & All you have done for my children & family members.
Continue to Rest In Heavenly Peace
Mrs. Obama (2025 November)
Michael P. Oliveri PA-C
May 2, 2024
I had the privilege and honor to shadow Dr. Czwalina for several weeks during my undergraduate years at King's College. He was a fantastic man and physician. He was a keen diagnostician. I watched him diagnose a perorated ulcer using only his fingers to percuss, he sent the patient directly to the hospital and right to the OR, where he assisted in surgery, definitely saved the guys life. You do not see many family physicians nowadays with these versatile capabilities. Dr. Czwalina taught me so much and helped me decide to pursue a career in medicine. I am now a practicing Physician Assistant for over 22 years. I was very saddened to learn of his passing; although it was several years ago, i am sure he is truly missed by his family, friends, and patients. God bless and rest in peace.
Colleen Coyle Newhart
February 7, 2022
I just learned of Bob's passing and my heart goes out to his family, especially his girls. He always talked about them and was so proud of both of you . Bob and I were close when we were in college and stayed friends forever. He was one of a kind. He told me one time he wanted to be a doctor so he could help people and would be happy to get paid in chickens! He delivered my son 37 years ago and my late husband and I went to Dr. Bob until he closed his practice. He was always just a call away when we needed him. Rest in peace, Bob, you will be missed by so many.
Paul Scartelli
November 12, 2021
To the Czwalina
I called on Dr as a sales rep since he was resident at the Nesbitt Hospital.. such a wonderfully considerate man and physician ... many Army-Navy conversations... thank you for service .. rest
Diane Grimes
November 9, 2021
Kristen, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family in this most difficult time. May your Dad Rest in Peace..
Ssg. John G. Markewicz
November 9, 2021
My condolence to all the members of Bob's family. A great physician and a great friend for over 20 years.
He will be sorely missed!
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Retired John G. Markewicz
Ray Sabatini
November 9, 2021
It's with a great sadness and heaviness in my heart to have to offer my condolences to your family. I'm very sorry for his loved ones untimely loss. He was a great guy and always had an off the wall joke to break up a conversation or brighten a day. I called on Doc for years as a sales rep and had the pleasure of working with him for the past couple of years. He was a great guy and it was a pleasure to have him as a co-worker, a fellow veteran, a neighbor and most of all to be able to call him my friend. I think we really helped each other thru the Covid quarantine and I will miss his calls and his stories. My prayers go out to his loved ones and may he rest in peace! Go Army and God Bless.
john m dudeck
November 9, 2021
my condolences to bobs family, i was a classmate in plains high with bob, we shared many good times
such as a suprise trip in his white valiant looking for susan b at bryn marr college, late night dinners at vic mars and s&w restaurant, bob sticking oranges to practice injections while in the service medic training and later in life hooking up for lunch to renew aquaintances , informing me i inspired him to go on to kings college because of my good grades at LCCC considering we came out of phs and showing compassion for looking in on my mother after her heart operation at general hosp. bob will be missed. RIP jmd
Rose Gordon
November 9, 2021
You will never find a better dr. and compassionate man. My dr for 30 plus years. My prayers to the family. He will be greatly missed.
Michelle Duffy Rignanesi
November 8, 2021
Jimmy and family,
My deepest condolences. I pray he has a happy reunion with your mother and brother. May he rest in peace.
Amanda B.
November 8, 2021
Dr. Czwalina was my family doctor since I was a kid, 30 some years up to his retirement. He was such a great guy and will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Michelle Earley and family
November 8, 2021
Wonderful man and a great Dr to my family for almost 26 years.My children genuinely loved anytime they had to go to the office,even for shots. My family Had the privilege of getting to know him outside of the office,especially at Hanover Area football games. He will be greatly missed by all.
Lindsey
November 8, 2021
So sorry to hear of Dr. Czwalina´s passing. He was a great doctor and admirable person. My condolences to his family and friends.
Ms. OBama
November 8, 2021
You slipped away. Rest In Eternal Peace. Rest Thou Faithful Servant Doc. Rest In Peace
~Ohio~
Ralph Pringle
November 7, 2021
Dr. Czwalina was my doctor and my friend for almost 40 years. Besides being a wonderful doctor, I will always remember his sense of humor and his great stories about life and traveling. My condolences to his family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kenneth Wiggins
November 7, 2021
My Deepest Condolences to the Czwalina family. Dr. Czwalina was my comforter as well as my PCP, we talked about everything. Even how to live in WilkesBarre PA. He surly will be missed.
~Kenneth Wiggins~
~Ohio~
Maureen Matiska
November 7, 2021
Bob you were always one of my favorites, you treated the nurses with respect and listened to what they had to say. Always enjoyed your sense of humor, you will be missed. The tributes on the NMH former employee page confirm my statements.
Rebecca Wiggins Newton
November 7, 2021
There is no words of the heartbreak I feel right now. To the Czwalina family, my Deepest Condolences at the Great Time of sadness. He was the Best of The Best. He always took care of my family & I with great compassion. We Shall Never Forget you. Always in our hearts & minds..
~Rebecca & Family ~
~Dayton, Ohio~
MJ Burke. (Nesbit Hospital)
November 7, 2021
My sincere sympathies to the entire family and friends. He was a great coworker.
Joe Gonda
November 7, 2021
Sorry for your loss prayers and blessings
Petrosky family
November 7, 2021
I´m so sorry for your loss. Just to let you know that he is what u call a dr he would always get on the phone with u or have u come right over no matter what he was a very concerned and compassionate dr around u won´t find any one like him. I was saddened when he told me he was retiring I said but y. He said to many changes and not to his liking. He was a people dr not an assembly line dr like they r now. You will b missed and may u rip. Our dr for 36 years.
Mary ransom
November 7, 2021
He was my doctor for over25 years. He helped me through many difficult times,I will always remember him as a kind and compassionate man.
Rita Casterline
November 7, 2021
Heartbroken. You were my Dr. for 38 years prior to me moving to Florida. I've missed our friendship also. So sorry for your loved ones.
Joann Cadden
November 6, 2021
Very sorry for your loss prayers to you and your family. I worked at Nesbit and General hospital.
Michael Khalife
November 6, 2021
Dear Czwalina family,
I am very saddened to hear of Doc's passing. My deepest sympathy is extended to you. I will remember our many great conversations. He will be missed. Michael Khalife
Anne McGlynn
November 6, 2021
RIP my dear Dr. Czwalina. I wish i knew you were sick. I would have told you what a GREAT Dr. you were, You were the craziest, most caring Dr. i have ever known. my thoughts & Prayers to your family. You were my best friend for 32 yrs. of being my wonderful Dr. I'm so glad you had Donna & your family with you. Fly high and get your Angel wings.
Brenda and Elmer Blackwell
November 5, 2021
Our prayers to his family and loved ones. He was our doctor for many years. He was so caring and always knew the right thing to do. He always made time for his patients and treated you liked you mattered. He was loved and will be missed.
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