Joanne M. Phillips
November 01, 2018

Mrs. Joanne M. Phillips, of Duryea, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Regional Hospital of Scranton.

Born in Taylor, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene Krzywicki Yurkanin. She was a graduate of Pittston Area High School and was employed by Mr. Z's, Duryea.

Joanne was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and doing hair.

Joanne and her husband, William (Bill), just celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on October 25th.

In addition to her husband, Joanne is survived by,
Daughter: Amanda Phillips of Duryea
Sister: Janet Fela and her husband, James, of Avoca
Aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews

A Mass of the Divine Liturgy will be held on Monday, November 5, 2018, at 10:30 am in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 North Main Street, Pittston by the Rev. Gary Mensinger. Interment will be in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Duryea. There will be no public viewing. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for Joanne's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Rebecca Franco (about 6 years ago)

Bill, Amanda, Janet, Jimmiy and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May Joanne rest in Peace.

(about 6 years ago)

Bill and Amanda.. So sorry for your loss. Your wife, mother and my friend for many years was one of the best. May she RIP.

Florencetressa (about 6 years ago)

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength to get through this difficult time and may Joanne rest in peace with the angels.

Lee Ann Butch (about 6 years ago)

Sending you our thoughts and prayers.

Ray & Raynee (about 6 years ago)

Janet so sorry to hear about your sister

Louise starzec (about 6 years ago)

Janet, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister! May she RIP.

TERESA (HEALEY) MICHAELS (about 6 years ago)

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