Jacqueline Namutka

Jacqueline C. Namutka, 95, of West Pittston, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Julia Busha Bedner.

Jacqueline was a graduate of Exeter High School and Wilkes College, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

She had worked as a certified public accountant for Baron and Strassman, and also at Jewelcor, along with several other businesses, including as CFO of Susquehanna Registers.

She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church (Corpus Christi Parish), Exeter.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Joseph Namutka, in 1972; a brother, Edward Bedner, in 2014; and a sister, Nancy Warren, in 2012.

Surviving are her daughter, Karol Anderson, Brigantine, N.J.; and son, Gary, and his wife, Julie Namutka, Plains Township.

Also surviving are her grandson, Kristopher Anderson and his children, Kolton, Brandon, and Jaxson; as well as grandson, Ryan Anderson, and his children, Ninah and Ryan Jr.; and nieces, Leigh Ann and Wendy; and nephew, Scott.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Gubbiotti Funeral Home LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

Additionally, the family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in St. Anthony of Padua Church (Corpus Christi Parish), 224 Memorial St., Exeter, prior to the Mass of Christian Burial, which will be held at 10 a.m.

Interment will be in St. John's Slovak Cemetery, Schooley Street, Exeter.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or a condolence, visit www.gubbiottifh.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston, PA 18643.