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John Konopczyk Obituary
MOUNTAIN TOP — John L. Konopczyk, 79, of Mountain Top, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, in Celtic Hospice at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 26, 1936, a son of the late Joseph and Bridget Mazur Konopczyk. John was a 1954 graduate of Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.
In 1959, he married Leona Plesnar and together they raised five children.
For many years, he owned and operated Valley Service Station. Musically inclined, John played saxophone and clarinet for many happy occasions in the polka band, The Merrymakers.
Prior to retirement, he was an insurance adjuster for Farmers Insurance.
John was an avid hunter and ice fisherman, and was happiest when holding court in his garage with his sons and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Leona; and his children, Dr. Janet Halsey (Bill), Mount Airy, Maryland, Tom Konopczyk (Debbie), Harleysville, Jack Konopczyk (Jill), Mountain Top, Andrea Gerko, Forty Fort, Dave Konopczyk (Kelli), Cedar Park, Texas; and five grandchildren, Andrew, Gabrielle and First Class Airman Ryan Konopczyk and Mia and Brennan Konopczyk. He is also survived by sister, Veronica Hohol, Kingston; brother, Joseph Konopczyk (Janet), Bear Creek; sister-in-law, Ann Marie Peters, McLean, Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of John's life will begin with a visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, and will continue with a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Jude Parish, 420 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. The family asks that friends who are attending the Mass go directly to the church. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Parish Building Fund, 420 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, PA 18707.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting John's obituary at www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.
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The Woodrings
October 27, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine May
October 27, 2015
Many great memories growing up with all of you. He was always a fun guy to be around, and always helpful, even after I moved down the mountain. I am blessed to have known him. Love and prayers to you all...
Michele Sekol
October 27, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May he be welcomed into his eternal reward where love and peace surround him. We will be praying for your whole family during this difficult time of mourning.
Love & Prayers,
Sean McNeal
October 26, 2015
So sorry for your loss, you all are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Coleen and Tom Pavlick
October 24, 2015
May our Lord watch over you during this difficult time. I loved running into John while hunting or at garage sales, he would always stop and talk. He was proud, "of the kids and grand kids". Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, he will be remembered!
George Siecko
October 24, 2015
I am so very sorry to have heard about your loss. I worked at the gas station for a couple of years. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Todd Dwyer
October 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family
John Kelleher
October 24, 2015
I am very sorry to learn of such a great loss to your family and so many others. I will always be greatly thankful for the insight he provided me through my life. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 24, 2015
We were so sad to hear of John's passing. He provided us with many wonderful memories especially playing at our wedding. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today
and always. -
Jean and Walt Page
Rob & Pam Konopczyk
October 24, 2015
Best uncle you could ever ask for, always made you laugh and always had such good things to say about everyone. He will TRULY be missed.The Family is in our hearts and Prayers.
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