Elinor Baclawski, 99, formerly of Duryea, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Wesley Village, Jenkins Township.

Born in Duryea, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Anastasia Lis Baclawski and was a graduate of Duryea High School, Class of 1944. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the former United Penn Bank, Wilkes-Barre.

Elinor was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph, Frank and Anthony and sisters, Estelle Shukwit, Sophie Baclawski and Amelia Lelack.

Surviving is:
Nieces and nephews
Great nieces and great nephews

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 11:00 am in Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. Michael Bryant officiating. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. There will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nativity of Our Lord Parish. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for Elinor's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Every word that Richie’s granddaughter expressed is absolutely true ! I cut her hair for a few years and can remember some of our conversations… she never had a bad word to say about anyone… She also sent me congratulatory cards whenever she knew of an event in my family or church life … she was a quiet… kind compassionate lady! Rest in peace Elinor!

Judy Lambert (21 days ago)

Elinor was a remarkable and sweet woman whose kindness touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be missed dearly by myself and my family. I first met Elinor when I was about 15 years old and my grandfather (Richard Slatky) and I would cut her grass. My sister and cousins would go grocery shopping and clean for her. Over the past 15 years, she never forgot a holiday or birthday and was so kind to send us cards for every one of them. She would always include a heartfelt note expressing all her love and well wishes. We loved visiting with her. She was always so happy to hear about our lives and how we were doing. She would always ask about our grandparents to make sure they were doing well. We sadly lost our grandfather in November of last year. The last time I took him to visit with her, he told her that he “couldn’t express how happy” he was to see her again, as it had been a few years since he had seen her. Though sad to have lost them both, it brings me some peace knowing that they can now see each other again in heaven. May she rest in peace, surrounded by the same love and kindness she brought into our lives. We love you Elinor.

Casey Kasisky (25 days ago)

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