Obituary of Louanne Shatrowskas

Louanne Shatrowskas, 65, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, after being stricken ill at home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 16, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Sponsellar Peters. She attended Wilkes-Barre schools and was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1965. She was employed by the Child Development Council of Wilkes-Barre for 35 years. She enjoyed photography, arts and crafts and shopping with her family and friends. She was known to all as "Aunti Lou." Louanne was the caregiver to her entire family and will be sadly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her first husband Theodore Pollins and grandson Edward Kenzakowski III. Surviving are her loving husband of 22 years Stanley, at home; son Jeffrey Pollins and his companion Sandy Fonzo, Wilkes-Barre; daughter Valerie Swaditch, Wilkes-Barre; brother George Peters and his wife Patricia, Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren Joshua Pollins, Katie Martin, Corey Swaditch, several nieces and nephews and her loving cat Shadow. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. from Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark Street, Plains. Friends may call Friday 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to time of services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Luzerne County S.P.C.A., 524 East Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702,or The American Cancer Society, 71 North Franklin St Ste 106, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18701. To submit condolences and access directions to the funeral home, please visit www.yanaitifuneralhome.com.