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Lucia Z Klein, 77, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus A and Gertrude R (Bogdan) Zabiegalski. She was a 1966 graduate of Nanticoke High School and in 1969 earned her Registered Nurse credentials from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing.
She had a long career in nursing, working at both the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and former Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, until her retirement.
She will be sadly missed by her husband of 51 years, Robert W Klein; brother, Thaddeus D Zabiegalski (Frances); a niece, Amy; and nephew, David.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from Daniel J Hughes Funeral & Cremation Service, 617 Carey Ave., Wilkes-Barre.
Interment will follow in Albert Cemetery, Mountain Top.
Family and friends will gather from 9:30 a.m. to service time at the funeral home.
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Daniel J. Hughes Funeral & Cremation Service617 Carey Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Memories and Condolences
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Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski
Earlier today
My Deepest Sympathy to Thaddeus Zabiegalski and his family and especially his brother-in-law.
Thaddeus and I went to St. Marys Parochial School together 2 years apart.
Sue Abbott
Yesterday
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Robert Thomas
Yesterday
Dad Klein, our thoughts and prayers are with you. You and Lucia raised many DeMolay boys like we were your own. We will miss Mom Klein. Please know that many DeMolay boys are grieving with you. Thank you for being our pseudo parents. With love and gratitude, Bob and Bev Thomas
Lois Stevens
Yesterday
So sorry to see about Lucia'passing. I was in her nursing school class at Wilkes Barre General and worked at General with Lucia and Bob. So sorry for your loss.She is at peace.
Lisa Gartley
Yesterday
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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