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John Smolinski Obituary

John E. Smolinski, 65, of Nanticoke, died July 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday from Dinelli Family Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to service time.

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Published by Times Leader from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2025.

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Tyra Sorber

July 18, 2025

John, You were always the Love of my life The times we shared will always stay with me. You were a Dad to Chrissy when she needed one the most. Your heart was so big and so loving . Even though we haven't spoken in awhile, you have always been on my mind. I still love you. Rest in peace.

Nadine Kowalchin

July 14, 2025

Iknow from the eagles and tiger den shooting shuffleboard darts, which is hideaway and shooting darts. Great person great known veteran all the ground. Good guy love and miss you.

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

July 9, 2025

John, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.

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Memorial Events
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15

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dinelli Family Funeral Home

170 East Broad Street, Nanticoke, PA

Jul

15

Memorial service

7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Dinelli Family Funeral Home

170 East Broad Street, Nanticoke, PA

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Dinelli Family Funeral Home, Inc. - Nanticoke

170 E Broad Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634

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