Joan L. Laskowski

Joan L. Laskowski, a resident at Allied Skilled Nursing Center, formerly of the Tripp Park and Bellevue sections of Scranton, passed away Monday at the center following an illness. She was the widow of John J. Laskowski, who died May 13, 1998.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary O'Shay Gaeton. Educated in Scranton schools, she was a member of St. Patrick's Parish and was active with all church functions. She was also a member of the Legion of Mary and a former member of Holy Cross Church and the quilting club, and a member of the choir.

Joan was a great fan of Elvis Presley and enjoyed singing.

The family wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to Betty Anderson, a lifelong friend; her niece and goddaughter, Linda Biko, and all the friends and staff at Allied Services.

Surviving are a daughter, Marlene Karam and husband, Richard, Waverly; a son, James, Scranton; grandchildren, Richard Karam and wife, Kati, Lancaster; their children, Kingston and Aiden; granddaughter, Khira Karam Young and husband, Aaron, Connecticut; and their children, Edhen, Mila and Esme; grandson, Dr. Joseph Karam and wife, Emily, Waverly; and their children, Jackson, Quentin, Madox and Eliot; grandson, Michael Karam and partner, Matt Arco, Princeton, N.J.; several nieces, nephews and in-laws.

She was preceded in death by a son, John Laskowski Jr.; two sisters, Mary Biko and Eleonor James.

The funeral will be celebrated Saturday with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Oram Street. Entombment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery Mausoleum. Family and friends will be received at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 2500 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509; or to Allied Services, 100 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted and are under the care of the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 N. Main Ave., Scranton.

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