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Joseph Malast Obituary

Joseph J. Malast, 81, of Avoca, died April 5, 2025. Memorial functions will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre, with a 1 p.m. service.

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Published by Times Leader from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2025.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

14

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Kniffen O Malley Leffler Funeral

465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-, PA 18701

Apr

14

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Kniffen O Malley Leffler Funeral

465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-, PA 18701

Apr

14

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

St. Mary's Cemetery

Funeral services provided by:

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. - Wilkes-Barr

465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

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