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Ilene Osmanski Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — Ilene Osmanski, 79, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Johnson City, N.Y., a daughter of the late George and Sarah Ellis Nackley. Ilene was a graduate of GAR Memorial High School and Allied Medical & Technical Institute. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by InterMountain Medical and by Bargains Galore.
Ilene was a member of St. Anthony-St. George Maronite Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre, where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Ilene was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Osmanski, in 2001.
Ilene is survived by her sons: Joseph Osmanski and his wife, Stephanie, Kingston; Kevin Osmanski and his wife, Christine, Nanticoke; and Michael Osmanski, Baltimore, Md.; also surviving are her four grandchildren and her great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday from Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with divine liturgy to follow at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony-St. George Maronite Catholic Church, 311 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Her pastor, Rev. Adib Salameh, will officiate. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent by visiting Ilene's obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ilene Osmanski
Harriet
June 28, 2025
I still miss u Ileen. Ur were a lot of fun. I think about u all the time. RIP. My friend love Harriet
Jo Ann Garrison
July 6, 2024
To the family of Ilene. I am so very sorry for your loss. I've known Ilene and her whole family my entire life. She was one of a kind. What a fantastic smile and sense of humor. She will be missed by so many. I hope you got reunited with all your family and Louise. May God rest her soul in peace.
John And Barbara Koury
July 6, 2024
To The Family Of Ilene. So sorry for your loss. I´ve known her since childhood. As everyone who knew her would agree, she was a wonderful person. May God Rest Her Soul In Peace.
George Smith
July 5, 2024
Joe and family , Peggy and I are so sorry for your loss. May your Mom rest in peace. May God grant your family the strength to get through these difficult times. God Bless
George Smith and Peggy Daniels
Harriet Petrosky
July 5, 2024
Joe I´m so sorry about ur mom I´ll truly miss her she was the best. We had a lot of good times one of a kind. Micheal and Keven. Sorry about ur mom. Rest in peace.
Michael Khalife
July 5, 2024
Joe, Kevin, Michael & Family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Michael Khalife
Bob Meier
July 4, 2024
Kevin and Joe:
My condolences.
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