Obituaries

Joan Kozloski, 80, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning surrounded by her loved ones at home in West Scranton. She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Kozloski, Sr. Wed on May 25, 1957, the couple were married for 59 years.
Joan was born in Scranton on May 2, 1936. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Isabel Madus Wyshock, she was a 1954 graduate of West Scranton High School and worked at Capitol Records and Giant Markets. Joan was always ready for travel and new adventures but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grand children. She was an avid reader, who loved to cook, bake, and quilt. Joan will be deeply missed by her friends, relatives, and family.
She is survived by her three children, Susan Loscombe and husband John (Jack), Jr., and Theresa Besecker and husband James, all of Scranton, and Robert Kozloski, Jr., of Pittsburgh; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; her sister, Marion Swetz of Scranton; and many nieces and nephews.
Also preceding her in death were brothers, Joseph and Edward Wyshock.
Her family wishes to thank Dr. Kevin Olson and his staff and also the entire staff of Traditional Home Health and Hospice for the amazing care collectively given to Joan throughout her illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday at 10:30AM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1608 Oram Street, in West Scranton. Burial will follow at Cathedral Cemetery. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Saturday between 9:30AM and 10:30AM at the church.
Arrangements are under the care of the Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 North Main Avenue, Scranton.