Mr. Martin R. Hanczyc, 90, of Duryea, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre after a short illness.

Born in Dupont, he was the son of the late Martin and Anna Lukasik Hanczyc and was a graduate of Dupont High School and the University of Scranton. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Capitol Records, Scranton and Schott Optical, Duryea.

He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. Marty was the Duryea Borough Tax Collector for more than 20 years and had recently been elected to another four year term. He served as President of the Healey Playground Association, Duryea and chaired many committees in the Duryea Borough, Nativity of Our Lord Parish and other community organizations.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marcella Polaski, who passed away on May 6, 1983, his second wife, Lois Coolbaugh, who passed away on May 2, 2021, brothers, William and Theodore Hanczyc and sisters, Mary Chilson and Pauline Paoli.

Surviving are:
Son, Professor Martin Hanczyc of Trento, Italy
Son, Dr. Nestor deQuevedo and his wife, Mara, of West Pittston
Daughter, Alice Blake and her husband, Robert, of Avoca
Grandson, Austin Killino
Granddaughter, Isabella deQuevedo

Brother, Thomas Hanczyc and his wife, Barbara, of Newark, Delaware
Sister, Elizabeth Lizak of Dupont
Nieces and nephews

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 10:00 am in Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. Michael Bryant officiating. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea at the convenience of the family. At Marty's request, there will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary School, 125 Stephenson Street, Duryea. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for Marty's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

I have very fond memories of Marty from many years ago when I knew him through my friendship with his brother "Tommy". His easy laugh and frequent smile made everyone seem welcome. Enjoyed socializing with Marty & Marcella at their home in Dupont and on several vacations at the Jersey shore. My condolences to his family & friends - we have lost a special guy.

Paul Alt, Brewster MA (about 2 years ago)

RIP Marty ,you will missed by all of us! Prayers for family and friends.A great guy who helped everyone and did it with a smile!

Mary Margavage (about 2 years ago)

Deepest sympathy for your loss

Bridget Hogan Snopkowski (about 2 years ago)

Our deepest sympathy.

Fred Pierantoni III (about 2 years ago)

My condolences to the Hanczyc/deQuevedo families. I worked with Marty for several years at Schott Optical. He was a very respected person who did much for his community as well.

Kathy Cawley (about 2 years ago)

We are sorry for your loss. Marty was a wonderful man. Thoughts are with his family.

Bill and Mariann Aruscavage (about 2 years ago)

So very sorry Alice and all of the family. He was a good friend and I will always see his smile.

Karen Musloski (about 2 years ago)

My deepest sympathy to you all , so very sorry for your loss.

Philomena Zimmerman (about 2 years ago)

We are sorry for the loss of Marty… his absence In Duryea will be felt for many years!! Condolences to his family and many good friends! And thank you for sharing him with our community in so many ways!

Judy and Tom Lambert (about 2 years ago)

Very sorry about Marty. He was my tax collector & a great guy. I enjoyed talking to h>m when I paid my taxes..Didn't enjoy paying my taxes..hehe..I will miss him at tax season

Paul & Jackie kmiec (about 2 years ago)

Marty was a great guy. I liked him so much. He was always a very kind man to me and to everyone. He will be missed.

Andrew Lentowski (about 2 years ago)

Marty was a wonderful man and good friend for many years. He was always willing to offer his help where ever he could. He will be greatly missed.

Maryanne Ryzner (about 2 years ago)

So sorry to hear this news; Wishing him a happy reunion with our Father and Lois and a special prayer for his family. God Bless you all. It was such a pleasure knowing him and thank you all for sharing him with us.

Lehrae Ann Edwards (about 2 years ago)

So sorry to hear of Marty’s death. He was a good & kind person who always thought of others. My condolences to Marty, Jerry, & Alice & their families, along with his siblings & their families. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Cindi Farrell (about 2 years ago)

Marty was a friend to all. He was always there to lend a helping hand whether it was at community or church functions or on a personal level - and always with a smile and kind word. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Rest In Peace Marty. You will be dearly missed. God Bless.

Valerie Olszewski (about 2 years ago)

He was a great neighbor and will surely be missed. Rest in Peace my friend.

Gary and Maureen Szuch (about 2 years ago)

Rest in Peace my friend you will be missed

Greg Germek (about 2 years ago)

Marty was a great man. So kind. He will be missed.

Jennifer Viadock (about 2 years ago)

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