Mrs. Lillian Gulak, of Swoyersville, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her home after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Pittston, on December 1, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret McCartney Monahan. She was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1969 and went on to attend Wilkes-Barre Area Vo Tech graduating from the LPN program in December of 1989. She was employed for many years at area hospitals before retiring in 2009.

Lillian loved to crochet and traveling to Cape May.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Olejnik, who passed away on February 27, 2009.

She and her husband, Roy Gulak, were married on December 4, 2015.

Surviving in addition to her husband is:
Son, Michael Olejnik and his wife, Jennifer, of Mountain Top
Son, John Olejnik and his wife, Lisa, of Mountain Top
Grandson, Johnny Olejnik

Her faithful and loving companions, Bean and Miley

The family would like to thank the staff of Allied Hospice and Palliative Care and Dr. Greenwald and Dr. Rutkoski and their staff for the care and compassion that was shown to Lillian and her husband throughout her illness. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Medical Oncology and Associates Prescription Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce Street, Kingston, PA 18704.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for Lillian's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

I have been thinking of all of you. I know it is difficult to lose someone so close and it sure does take time to process such a loss. You think you are over it when you find yourself confronted with an odd mixture of sentiments. Would love to talk to you sometime, somehow. My email address is sharoonachang@gmail.com

Sharon D. Chang (10 days ago)

So very sorry for the loss of your mom, John and Michael. I have many fond memories of her. I will keep you all in my prayers

Cheri Mizenko (12 days ago)

Compassion is in my heart for all of you.

Sharon Donahue Chang (16 days ago)

When Lillian and I were young we were fast friends and relatives. We enjoyed each other immensely and regret drifting apart. She recently found me through Facebook and it was like a day never passed. She told me of her illness but without one trace of self pity - en fact she spoke as if she had one foot already in heaven. Gid bless you John and Michael and little Johnny. She was thrilled with her husband and family.

Sharon Donahue Chang (16 days ago)

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts during this sad time.

Ralph Pringle (17 days ago)

Roy, we are so saddened to hear of Lily's passing. Will always remember the good times and laughs that we had together. May she rest in peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Larry and Carole Hilenski (18 days ago)

Roy. Very sorry for the loss of your sweet Lillian. Such a sweet woman. May she rest easy. May you find peace.

Syd Bauman (18 days ago)

Thinking of you and your family. Sending love to you all.

Stacey and Joe Ruddy (19 days ago)

My family’s condolences to Mike and John Olejnik on the passing of their mother, may she rest in peace

Sam Reviello (20 days ago)

Roy, John, and Michael, I am so very sorry to hear of Lillian's passing. She fought a long and hard fight, and she did it with dignity and grace. I will keep you all in my prayers. May she rest in peace!

Arlene (Galanda) Kuharchik (20 days ago)

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