Kristy Kobylarz

March 24, 2004
A light has gone out in the world. Kristy Kobylarz, age 32 was taken from us on March 24, 2004, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, following a long illness.
She was the cherished daughter of Edward and Julianna (Shaffler) Kobylarz of the Honey Pot section of Nanticoke, born on November 16, 1971, in Kingston and was devoted to her family and friends.
She was a graduate of John S. Fine High School, Nanticoke, class of 1989 and attended Luzerne County Community College. She was also a member of Holy Trinity Church, Nanticoke.
Prior to her illness, she was employed at Mercy Health Care Center, Sheatown, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital and Bayada Home Care as a Certified Nursing Assistant for approximately 16 years.
Throughout her youth, she was active with the Girl Scouts and was awarded the Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Also, she was a member of the Nanticoke Eagles Teener Softball team. But despite her illness, she maintained her sense of humor and upbeat attitude and touched the hearts of all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Veronica and Frank Kobylarz; Josephine & Bolish Shaffler.
Presently surviving, in addition to her parents are sisters, Mrs. Brian (Dawn) Fisher, Nanticoke; Miss Angela Kobylarz, Nanticoke; Beth Kobylarz, Murray, Ky.; aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kobylarz, Nanticoke; godchildren. Her two pets, Midnight and Cinder, who were her constant companions during her illness.
The funeral will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the Grontkowski Funeral Home, P.C. 51-53 West Green Street, Nanticoke with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Holy Child Church with Rev. Richard Fox officiating. Interment will be in Parish cemetery, Nanticoke.
Calling hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9.