Richard J. Kakareka Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard J. Kakareka of Plains Township, Pennsylvania, born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, who passed away on August 23, 2023, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Kakareka and Madeline Kakareka (Klein); his brother Robert Kakareka; and his sister-in-law Mary Beth Kakareka. He is survived by: his wife Clare Woolfolk; his children, Richard Maley (Erin) of Fredericksburg, VA, Angela Kakareka, Shannon Maley (Robert Baldrica) and Dr. Michael Kakareka (Monica Scarsella) of Richland, MI; his grandchildren, Kaylee, Lenora, Agatha and Oliver; his great grandchild Carson; and his sister Shirley Kalwaytis (Jerry). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Pennsylvanians for Human Life, 31 Hanover Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or to St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in Rick's memory.
