Master Sergeant Henry (Hank) Ostrowski, 93, of Pittston, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Highland Park Senior Living, Wilkes Barre Township.

Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Anthony and Lottie Goretski Ostrowski. He served in the United States Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Wilkes Barre Post Office.

He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 1227, Duryea and the American Legion Post 585, Duryea for more than 50 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Elizabeth (Elsie) Lasky, who passed away on June 17, 1998, brothers, John and Stanley and sisters, Patricia Ann Connell and Irene Dziak.

Surviving are:
His companion, Carol Greco of Duryea
Granddaughter, Nakya Greco of Duryea
Nieces and nephews
Great nieces and great nephews

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 9:30 am in Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. Michael Bryant and Deacon Andre Kabacinski officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Duryea. A viewing will be held on Friday evening from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral. The family would like to thank the staff of Highland Park for the care and compassion that was shown to Hank and his family throughout the years. The family would also like to thank Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the care that shown to Hank. The American Legion Post 585, Duryea and the V.F.W. Post 1227, Duryea will conduct military services Friday evening at 6:00 pm. Deacon Andre Kabacinski will conduct a vigil service Friday evening at 6:30 pm.  The Greater Pittston AMVETS will conduct military services on Saturday morning. To leave an online condolence for Hank's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.  At the request of the family, we ask everyone attending the viewing and funeral services to please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

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Guestbook Entries

I only knew Hank for a couple of years and he was the nicest guy you’d ever meet he was caring and kind he loved Carol and his grand daughter Nakya he will be dearly missed thank you for your service Hank Rest In Peace

Alexander grasso (almost 3 years ago)

Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Mary Grasso (almost 3 years ago)

My sincerest sympathy to Hank's family and loved ones. Hank was a gentleman I looked up to in the Church. His dedication to God and his parish was unmatched.

Jef Bauman (almost 3 years ago)

My father was a complex guy. In the best of times our relationship was difficult, strained, contentious. We were oil and water. That aside, my father was a genuine hero. His was a long life of overcoming obstacles, hardships, disappointments and absolute horror. He was an admired, respected leader. A flawed, imperfect, honorable man. Abhorrent as much of the world has become, I have to believe that he made his little part of it better having been in it.

Hank (almost 3 years ago)

My sincerest sympathy to the family. I have fond memories working with Hank at the summer picnic at St. Joseph's church in Duryea.

Linda Getson (almost 3 years ago)

So long, Unc! Hug Mom and Dad for me.

James F. Connell, Nephew (almost 3 years ago)

To Hanks family and friends please accept my sincere condolences.

Jude Moscatelli (almost 3 years ago)

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