Mr. James Paul Nayavich, 79, of Pittston Township, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the home of his daughter.

Born in Duryea, he was the son of the late William and Helen O'Boyle Nayavich and was a graduate of Duryea High School. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the former Andrea Textiles, Moosic.

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

He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife the former, Barbara Ann Gusinski, who passed away on May 9, 2023, brother, William, and sisters, Ann Marie Pesarchick and Loretta Luder.

Surviving are:
Daughter, Lisa Fathel of Wapwallopen
Son, James Nayavich and his wife, Susan, of Harveys Lake
Son, Jeff Nayavich and his husband, Mark Lasky, of Dallas

Four grandchildren:
Siobhan, Gabrielle, Rob and Dylan
Three great grandchildren

Brother, Joseph Nayavich and his wife, Patricia, of Dupont
Sister, Mary Jane Margavage of Duryea
Nieces and nephews

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 10:30 am in Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. Michael Bryant officiating. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. A viewing will be held on Monday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice, 672 North River Street Ste 301, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18704. To leave an online condolence for James's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

So sorry Joe and Mary and his children grandchildren and great grandchildren and extended family on the loss of Jimmy we all have known each other for so many years and with each death we realize our own vulnerability…we were on vacation when he passed .. our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time!

Judy and Tom Lambert (over 1 year ago)

Sorry for your loss.

Chris Giles (over 1 year ago)

My Best Friend . Many good times. Will always stay in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

Edward Truelove (over 1 year ago)

Jim may you be resting in peace in the arms of your beloved Barbara all your pain is taken away send prayers to the family god bless

Pamela Vanyo (over 1 year ago)

I’am so very for the passing of Jim, he is now dancing with his love Barbara. RIP

Bernadette Bunny VanyoThames (over 1 year ago)

I am so sorry you lost someone so close to you. Please accept my prayers and sympathies.

Kathy Rother (over 1 year ago)

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