Mr. John J. Zielinski, of Moosic, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

Born in Taylor, he was the son of the late John and Victoria Cieslak Zielinski. He was a graduate of Pittston Area High School and attended Penn State and Luzerne County Community College. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Tobyhanna Army Depot.

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

John enjoyed reading novels and the newspaper, traveling, music and crossword puzzles. He was an avid Eagles, Phillies and Sixers fan.

He and his wife the former JoAnne Chama would have celebrated their 51st Wedding Anniversary this coming December 6th.

Brother, Ronald Zielinski of Virginia
Sister, MaryAnn Lazar and her husband, Dr. Richard Lazar of Plains
Brother, Gerald Zielinski and his wife, Mary of New York
Brother, Robert Zielinski, of Florida, also passed away on October 17, 2026, an hour after John
Sister-in-law, Lori Zielinski of Florida

Numerous nieces and nephews
Great nieces and great nephews

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 23, 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. A viewing will be held on Friday morning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Zielinski Scholarship for Service Award, c/o Holy Rosary School, 125 Stephenson Street, Duryea, PA 18642. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for John's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

My deepest sympathy to the Zielinski family for the loss of two family members on the same day.

Stephen Yokimishyn (22 days ago)

I am so sorry to hear this. My Deepest Sympathy JoAnne and Family. He was one cool guy.

Philip G Pizano (22 days ago)

John was a great guy! He really knew his sports and his music. So sorry to hear. Same with Bobby too! Unbelievable. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bernie (23 days ago)

<My deepest sympathy JoAnn

Wilma Elaine Bilwin (23 days ago)

I remember John. I seem to remember we called him ZZ. Nice guy. My sympathy to his family.

Bill Davies (23 days ago)

John has been a long time acquaintance… since grade school at Holy Rosary School… and High School at PA …. He was a relatively quiet man … never a bad word about anyone that I can recall… He loved Joann… and she him … our condolences Joann and all the Zielinski family

Judy (Hastie) and Tom Lambert (24 days ago)

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