Joseph E. Matiska

August 28, 2019

Joseph E. Matiska

August 28, 2019

 

Joseph E. Matiska, 64, of Plains Township, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home.

 

He was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late John and Lucy Wujcik Matiska.  Joe was a graduate of Coughlin High School. Prior to his retirement he had been employed by the Social Security Administration.

 

Joe was a member of St. Nicholas Church, South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre.

 

Surviving are his sisters, Phyllis Wujcik and Marie Matiska of Hanover Township; brother, John Matiska Jr., Wilkes-Barre; nephew, Sean Matiska and many dear friends.

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10 am in St. Nicholas Church, 226 S. Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre.  Interment will be in St. Mary’s

Cemetery, Hanover Township.

 

Family and friends may call on Monday from 6 -8 pm and on Tuesday from 9 – 10 am at St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Nicholas Church, 226 S. Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or to the S.P.C.A. of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA  18702.

 

Online condolences may be sent by visiting Joe’s obituary at www.natandgawlas.com.

 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.