Theodore M. Slivinski
Theodore M. Slivinski
Theodore M. Slivinski, of Trucksville, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born June 22, 1948, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Teofil and Mary Chirpak Slivinski.
Ted was a 1966 graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre, and received his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in 1970 from Penn State University.
He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Dunmore, for 35 years.
Ted volunteered with the Kingston Township Planning Commission for 8 years.
He enjoyed woodworking and fishing in his spare time.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Beth Warnick and Michelle Maloney; and brothers, Charles and Francis Slivinski.
Surviving is his wife of 35 years, the former, Nancy Nicolini; brothers, Nicholas Sliwinski and his wife, Joanne of Lacyville, PA, Stephen Sliwinski of Wilkes-Barre, and Walter Slivinski and his wife, Ruth of Wilkes-Barre; brother-in-law, Ron Maloney of Ashley; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 12:00pm at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. Family and friends may call Wednesday morning from 10:00am until the time of services.
New ParagraphMargaret Kerestes, 86, of Nanticoke Township and formally of Wilkes-Barre Township, entered into eternal life on Sunday morning, October 30, 2022, at Geisinger Hospital.
Margaret was born in Wilkes-Barre Township on June 10, 1936 to the late John and Mary Stefus Sromovski. She was married to Stephen Kerestes Sr. with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage.
She obtained her education from Saint Mary’s School, in Wilkes-Barre, and belonged to Our Lady of Hope Parish.
Margaret worked in the Environmental Services department at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, her “second home”, for over 20 years and was known for her hard work and attentiveness.
Most of her time was spent in the company of her children and grandchildren. She always encouraged them to be the best that they can be. She always put her needs before others and treated everyone with dignity and respect.
She earned the title “Best Mother “ and “Best Grandmother” for a reason and that comes with distinction. She enjoyed socializing with all her family and friends and lit up every room she walked into with her presence.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen, her parents, and all of her siblings.
Surviving are her daughters, Karen Kerestes and her wife, Nancie Mathews, Susan Peterlin and her husband, Nicholas, and her sons Stephen Kerestes, and David Kerestes and his wife, Lori. Surviving grandchildren are Heather Zilkowski, Jennifer Kerestes, Stephen Kerestes, Christine Fick, Nicholas Peterlin, Marlee Kerestes and Mia Kerestes, and and leaves 11 great grandchildren.
Private funeral services and interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp, will be held at the convenience of the family from Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
