Mr. Stanley J. Piontek, 79, of Pittston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Highland Manor, Exeter.

Born in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late Stanley A. and Mary Michalek Piontek and was graduate of Pittston High School. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Ownes Illinois, which later became Techneglas. He also worked side by side with his brother at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc. for many years.

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

Since 1980, Stanley was a member of the Pittston City Fire Department (Niagara Hose Company #2) where he served as president for many years. Stanley enjoyed watching Pennsylvania Polka on WVIA and listening to the polkas after church on Sunday mornings on the radio.

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Ann Virginia (Ginger) Scherer, who passed away on February 10, 1975.

Surviving is:
Brother, Bernard Piontek and his wife, Karen, of Duryea
Niece, Marlene Jordan and her husband, Jamie, of Cary, North Carolina
Caregiver and niece, Michelle Piontek of Duryea
Niece, Marissa Pilchesky of Ransom Township
Niece, Mary Lynn Musial and her husband, Mike, of Larksville

Great nieces, Jessica and Kate Jordan and Abby, Julia and Lauren Pilchesky
Companion, Ann Zongilla of Duryea

The family would like to thank Dr. Guy Fasciana, Compassionate Care Hospice and Highland Manor for the care and compassion that was shown to Stanley and his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 10:30 am in Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. Paul McDonnell and Deacon Andre Kabacinski officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Duryea. A viewing will be held on Sunday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 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. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 1444 East Lackawanna Ave., Suite 218, Olyphant, PA 18447. To leave an online condolence for Stanley's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

I’m so very sorry for the loss of Stanley. May he rest in peace.

Rose Ann Skrzysowski (1 day ago)

My deepest sympathy on Stanley's passing. We were friends since we were kids. May he rest in peace.

Maryann Shoback. (4 days ago)

We each have a moment and it was Stanley’s on Wednesday… to the family and Ann we are so sorry for your loss… May he rest in peace

Judy and Tom Lambert (10 days ago)

Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

georgia and peter narsavage (10 days ago)

So sorry for the loss of your Uncle Michelle.

Patricia Gubbiotti (10 days ago)

So sorry to hear of Uncle Stanley's passing. May he RIP and God bless . My condolences to our entire family. And thank you to Michelle for taking such good care of him especially during his last year.

Barbara Proffitt (11 days ago)

So sorry for your loss

Gayle Faraday (11 days ago)

Worked with Stan for years at techneglas he was a stand up guy RIP Stan

Allen Wrobleski (12 days ago)

Bernie and Michelle - Deepest condolences to your families on the passing of Stan. I remember his dedication to being an assistant to the operation of the funeral home for many years. Rest in Peace

Steve McCune (12 days ago)

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace. Amen

Theresa (Mlaker) George (13 days ago)

So sorry for your loss rest in peace Stanley

Dolores Slatky (13 days ago)

We had so many wonderful summers together growing up ... and can't hear a polka without remembering polka fest at Action Park camping. Loved you cousin and so sorry to hear you have passed. Rest in peace and may eternal light shine upon you.

Loretta (13 days ago)

So sorry for your loss

Mary Ellen Shupp (13 days ago)

It's been a long time since my brother (Jim)and I have lived in the Junction but I'll always remember walking home from school and Stanley and Bernie would be standing outside their house ready to talk to us. Sorry to hear about him passing

Mary Lou Gruzenski (Kobi) (13 days ago)

I am sure that I speak for many JUNCTION folks that knew Stanley. He will be sadly missed by us all. His humor n wit was his trade mark when you would chat with him. The man on the hill is no more but never forgotten by his junction neighbors n friends. Rest in peace my friend.

Bruce Prandy (13 days ago)

So very sorry for your loss. God Bless you all during this memorial time sharing beloved memories and great times together

Lehrae Ann Edwards (13 days ago)

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