Mrs. Theresa Marie Francik, 92, of Pittston, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at her home.

Born in Ashley, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Colebob Wilchek and was a graduate of Ashley High School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the area garment industry and was a member of the ILGWU.

Prior to its closing, she was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Pittston and their Confraternity of Christian Women and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston and it’s Altar and Rosary Society.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Francik Sr., who passed away on June 18, 2004, two brothers, John Wilchek Jr. and Lawrence Wilchek and one sister, Agnes Wilchek.

Surviving are:
Son, Edward Francik of Pittston
Son, Gerard Francik of Pittston
Son, Andrew Francik of Pittston
Sister, Regina Cooper and her husband, John, of West Wyoming
Nieces and nephews

The family would like to thank Dr. Guy Fasciana and his staff for the care that was shown Theresa throughout the years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 10:00 am in St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William Street, Pittston with the Rev. Jackson Pinheiro officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Duryea. A viewing will held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the church. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for Theresa's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fatima Grotto near the Court House, North Street, Wilkes-Barre, c/o The Lay Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Inc., PO Box 2789, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703.  If you will be attending the viewing and funeral, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

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Guestbook Entries

Dear Ed, Jerry, & Andy, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I know that all of you took wonderful care of her. Please accept my condolences & know that you are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Cindi Farrell (almost 3 years ago)

So sorry for your loss, you Mom was such a nice person.

Diane Jones-Weeks (almost 3 years ago)

My condolences to the family. May she rest in peace.

Lynn Kridlo Cingolani (almost 3 years ago)

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