Mrs. Cynthia Yurkanin, 85, of Duryea, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Regional Hospital of Scranton.

Born in Duryea, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Lazevnik Moluski and was a graduate of Duryea High School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the former Topps Chewing Co., Duryea.

Cynthia was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston.

Cynthia enjoyed going to the beach with her family and spending time with them, especially on their birthdays and holidays.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Yurkanin Jr., who passed away on April 27, 2013, her son, John A. Yurkanin, who passed away on October 16, 2014, brother, Thomas Moluski, and sisters, Jean Ambrosavage, Esther Butrim and Carol Wolczak.

Surviving is:
Daughter, Lori Wasik and her husband, Matthew, of Duryea
Grandson, Timothy Williams and his wife, Alisea
Granddaughter, Nicole Grochal and her husband, Nicholas
Great grandchildren, Matthew, Jacob and Mackynzie Grochal and John and Nathan Williams
Sister, Patricia Gubbiotti of Laflin
Nieces and nephews

A Mass of Divine Liturgy will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 10:00 am in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 North Main Street, Pittston with the Rev. Andrii Dumnych officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no viewing. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Keystone Mission, 8 West Olive Street, Scranton, PA 18508. To leave an online condolence for Cynthia's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

Sorry for your loss.

John Boyko (25 days ago)

Lori and family…. I am sorry for the loss of your mom… grandma ….I would sometimes see her sitting on the back steps of your childhood home… there is certainly no good time to loose our moms but she and you had each other for a good long time ! And I am sure you were there for her whenever she needed you! May she rest in peace now!!!

Judy Lambert (29 days ago)

We’re grieving with you Lori! My heartfelt condolences to you. I’m thinking of you and crying with you. Love from your work family.

Vicki Zulick (about 1 month ago)

I'm extremely sorry for your loss. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family in this time of sorrow. May she rest in peace.

John Mlaker (about 1 month ago)

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