Frank Uranowski

Frank J. Uranowski, 94, of Nanticoke, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Allied Hospice in Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late Andrew and Catherine Bonarek Uranowski.

A sergeant in the Marine Corps and a combat veteran of the Korean War, he lived a life of service, devotion and love. He was especially proud of his Marine Corps service.

He was married for 71 years to the former Norma Krygier. After serving his country in time of war, he became a corrections officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institute at Chase, retiring from there after 34 years.

He was an avid hunter, having much success during hunting season. His gardening skills, especially with tomato plants, were second to none. From the first sign of spring until harvest time, he meticulously tended to his plants and garden.

A fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Eagles, and Penn State Football, he rarely missed a televised game.

He was a faithful member of the former Holy Trinity Church, now St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Nanticoke, and was devoted to his daily prayers. He was a member of the American Legion Post 350 in Nanticoke for 37 years.

He was the youngest of nine children, and in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his five brothers and three sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Norma; daughter, Karen; grandson, Randy Davies and his wife, Katie. He also leaves behind the light of his life, his great-grandson, Jacob. Additional survivors include his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Henrietta and Chester Zaremba, who he thought of as his sister and brother; sister-in-law, Diane Krygier; nephew, Michael Zaremba and his wife, Megan; niece, Jennifer Krygier; and grand nephews, Tyler and Braden Zaremba.

Funeral services with prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday from Dinelli Family Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, 520 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke.

Interment with military honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre.

Viewing and visitation hours will be 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

To leave the family a condolence or expression of sympathy, please visit www.dinellifuneralhome.com.