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Stephen Krisler Obituary

Stephen Krisler, 59, of Olyphant, passed away Saturday in Creekside Health and Rehabilitation, Carbondale. His wife is the former Sandra Inshetski.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Edward Krisler and Mary Nelson Coulthard, he was a graduate of Olyphant High School. He was a Navy veteran. Throughout his career he was employed at RCA, Lackawanna Health and Rehab and most recently the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Stephen enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, he loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. Stephen also enjoyed going to the casino. The family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Majernick, Dr. Tara Morrison, Dr. Allen Orehek and Creekside Rehab for all their care and compassion.

Also surviving are a daughter, Lisa Krisler, Olyphant; a son, Stephen D. and wife, Tammy, Olyphant; granddaughters, Sabrina and Kristiania Krisler; brothers, Edward and wife, Ruth, Montdale; Mike and wife, Joann, Peckville; sisters, Theresa Slachta, Dunmore; Joann Winters, Moscow; nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mark and infant, Tommy; brother-in-law, Bob Slachta.

The funeral will be Wednesday with Divine Liturgy at 9:30 at SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, 135 River St., Olyphant, to be celebrated by the Rev. Nestor Iwasiw, pastor. Interment, parish cemetery, Peckville. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Michael P. Glinsky Funeral Home, 129 Grant St., Olyphant. Parastas service will be at 6:30.

Please visit www.glinskyfuneralhome.com for more information.

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Published by Scranton Times on Jan. 22, 2018.

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Rick DeVore

October 25, 2019

Was in the Navy with him onboard the USS MANITOWOC LST 1180. Was the funniest guy I ever knew!
Am heartbroken. My deepest condolences to his loved ones. Rick

ed pisarcik

February 4, 2018

Sandy and family so sorry for the loss of steve my thoughts and prayers are with your family.Steve was a great friend we had a lot of good times together and I will never forget him.

Ryan Salak

January 27, 2018

Steve, Tammy, Sandra & family. So sorry for the loss of a great man. Always kind and good at heart. Working with Sr and Jr at Lackawanna health care was nice. Seeing Steve and Sandy at bingo was nice before he passed. RIP my friend

Richard Griggs

January 24, 2018

Steve & Tammy,Very Very Sorry To Here About Your Dad,God Speed,Prayers To You & The Family!!

Barbara Shalkowski

January 24, 2018

Lisa, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Be strong and keep the good memories close to you. Prayers and thoughts to you and your family

Charlotte Menago

January 23, 2018

Jenn, Mike and the Krisler Family
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers with you.

ROBERT BURGERHOFF

January 23, 2018

steve was good friend who i worked with many years,years later he took special care of my late wife Barbara at nursing home---------truly a caring guy-RIP

City

January 23, 2018

Jenn, Mike and the Krisler family I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

January 23, 2018

Jen, Mike and the Krisler family so sorry for your loss My prayers are with you,

Joanne Ashman

January 23, 2018

So sorry for your loss--- met Steve at his sister Joanne's He was always full of jokes and a fun- loving person. My sympathy to all! RIP!

Howard Smith

January 22, 2018

Sandy and family, so sorry to hear of Steve's passing, may he Rest In Peace
Howard. Butchie Smith, Brooksville florida

Georgette Lotito

January 22, 2018

Sandy, Steve, Tammy, Kristiana, Sabrina and family. We are so sorry for your loss. From what I know of Steve he was a strong man who never gave up! He loved his wife, children and grandchildren. Our condolences to you all. May Steve RIP

Love,
Georgette and Robert Lotito

Tom & Deb Bohenek

January 22, 2018

Sandy and family, so sorry to hear of this loss. Another good one gone.......RIP Steve...............

January 22, 2018

Linda Armbruster

Kristen Barone

January 22, 2018

Krisler Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of need.

Rae Yazdzik

January 22, 2018

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing he was a great guy, neighbor and friend He will be missed by all who knew him I can still see him and Sandy out there painting the fence. May he RIP

Tiffany Jones

January 22, 2018

There are no words to tell you how sorry I am. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barry H.

January 22, 2018

Dear Krisler Family, So sorry for your loss. I started with and worked with Steve for many years at RCA/Thomson and had many great times there. One of the best guys I ever worked with, so sorry for your loss.

January 22, 2018

Dear Sandy & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and
your family at this time.
Ann & Jerry Valonis & Family

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