Mrs. Joan Ellen Lake, 80, of Pittston, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Stella Waselewski Blasco. She was a graduate of St. John's High School and attended IBM Business School.

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

Joan was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed playing pogo, doing crossword puzzles, reading magazines, going out to eat, watching QVC in the Kitchen with David, hallmark channel, drinking coca cola, watching Gunsmoke with her husband and their trips to Hometown. 

She was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Nowakowski.

Surviving is her husband Robert L. Lake
Son, Alex Lake and his wife, Kim, of Shavertown
Daughter, Joanna Lake and her husband, Robert Doran, of Pittston
Granddaughter, Vanessa Barrett
Granddaughter, Krista Lake

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11:00 am in Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. Michael Bryant officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Duryea. A viewing will be held on Friday morning at the church from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.  Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for Joan's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

I love you grandma, I wish we could have spent more time together. Rest in peace, say hi to Aunt Judy & Wanda for me. Thought of you and will think of you everyday.

Krista Lake (about 1 month ago)

Rest in peace Joan. Condolences to entire family and friends i am Praying for comfort and strength through this difficult time. In JESUS NAME I pray AMEN.

Lisa Lowery (about 1 month ago)

I'm so sorry for your families loss.

Michelle Welebob (about 1 month ago)

Rest in Peace Joan may you find peace in heaven with Stella ,Judy and Wanda

The Campbell Family (about 1 month ago)

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord. May she rest in peace.Condolences to her loved ones.

Chris (Kachinski) Brennan (about 1 month ago)

RIP dear cousin Joan. Give aunt Stella and cousin Judy a big hug.

Ruth Hessling (about 1 month ago)

RIP dear cousin enjoy your reunion with your family in heaven

Joe and Phyllis Falkowski (about 1 month ago)

I am so sorry for your loss

Erin Goerner (about 1 month ago)

Love you aunt Joan

Goldie lake (about 1 month ago)

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