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Margaret “Peggy” Lavan Krutski

May 10, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Lavan Krutski, 84, a lifelong resident of Wilkes Barre Township peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 10th 2023. She will always be remembered for being a loving Nana, she considered her grandchildren and great grandchildren to be her biggest accomplishment in her life.

Peggy was born in Wilkes-Barre Township on Oct. 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maria Lyall Lavan.

She attended Wilkes-Barre Township High School.

Peggy retired from Valley Crest Nursing home after more than 20 years of dedicated service. She thoroughly enjoyed her job as a nurse’s aide in caring for the elderly.

Her true passion for work, was as a bar owner and bartender. She continued to bartend long after her retirement. She left countless impressions and made just as many friends and memories.

Peggy had many great titles. She was a Mom, Aunt Peg, a friend, but her greatest joy was as a Nana and Great-Nana. She especially loved cooking for her grandchildren. She cherished every second she had with her grandchildren and many great grandchildren. They adored Nana and Nana adored them more.

Whether it was a meal, a poured drink, or a conversation Peggy loved giving to others.  She left her family and friends with memories we will cherish forever.

She had a deep love for her parents and each and every one of her siblings.  Her family finds comfort in knowing that in her passing she will be reunited with her mother, father, six brothers and two sisters in heaven.

Peggy was preceded in death by her brothers, John Lavan Sr., Charles Lavan, Gerald Lavan, James Lavan, William Lavan Sr, Thomas Lavan; sisters, Mary Dugan and Regina Dotzel; sisters-in-law, Elia Lavan, Mary Ann Lavan, Madeline Lavan, Marilyn Lavan and brother-in-law, Fred Dotzel.

She is survived by her son Carl and wife Karen, daughter Kati Arnone and husband Charlie; Grandchildren; Kimberly Machlus and husband Josh, Jessica Krutski, Kasey Krutski, Todd Eagleton and wife Kelly, Nick Eagleton, Grace Arnone. Great Grandchildren; Zahir, Adhon, Marilyn, Jovanie, Hudson, Arden, Harper, and Luke. Sister in laws Anna Mae Lavan, Jane Lavan and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at Smith Healthcare for their care and compassion for Peggy in her final chapter of life.

At Peggy’s request, there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be at convenience of her family.

Condolences may be sent by visiting Peggy’s obituary at www.natandgawlas.com.

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