Sylvia Lewis Obituary
Born July 11, 1940 in Taylor, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Jean (Talinski) Tomczyk. Prior to her retirement, Sylvia was employed by the Riverside School District.
She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish in Scranton.
Surviving are her children Linda Mitchell of Moosic, Kenneth Lewis and wife Yvonne of Dillwyn VA, Elaine Shillabeer, and husband Harry of Bear Creek Twp., Donald J. Lewis Jr. and wife Lisa of Scranton, William Lewis Sr. and wife Janet of Taylor, and Melissa Karaliunas and husband Martin of Covington Twp. Also a sister Ann Marie Tomczyk of Old Forge; nine grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her brothers Francis, Stanley and Michael Tomczyk.
A visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Duffy & Snowdon Funeral Home, 401 Church Street, Moscow, PA.
Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst Twp. PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Amy Reap
February 18, 2026
A great friend and neighbor. She will be deeply missed. -Amy, Kathy, and Bill Reap
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February 16, 2026
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