John A. Kopec's obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2025 in Plains Township, Pennsylvania

John A. Kopec

July 23, 1948 - April 12, 2025 (76 years old)

Plains Township, Pennsylvania

John A. Kopec's obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2025 in Plains Township, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home

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John A. Kopec

July 23, 1948 - April 12, 2025 (76 years old)

Plains Township, Pennsylvania

John A. Kopec Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John A. Kopec (Plains Township, Pennsylvania), who passed away on April 12, 2025 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John A. Kopec to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Andrew Kopec and Anna Chropcho Kopec; his brother-in-law Ronald "Sarge" Roslewicz; his aunts, Eva Chropcho and Dolores Kundla; and his uncle David Kundla.

He is survived by: his wife Lois; his children, Michael (Carol Ann Zawadski) and Sherry Kopec Kirkland (Joey) of Lakeland, FL; his brother Stephen (Cindy); his sister-in-law Barbara Roslewicz; his grandchildren, George Moser (Brittany), Dallas and Gregory Moser (Mallory); his great grandchildren, Lilah and Maverick Moser; his aunt Margie Chropcho; his uncle Nick Chropcho; and his pet Opel.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 15th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc. (55 Stark St, Hudson, PA 18705). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary's of the Assumption Byzantine Church (695 N Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John's memory may be given to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 East Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home



Tue

Apr 15

Visitation

Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc.
55 Stark St, Hudson, PA 18705

Wed

Apr 16

Funeral service

Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc.
55 Stark St, Hudson, PA 18705

Wed

Apr 16

Burial

St. Mary's of the Assumption Byzantine Church
695 N Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

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