Obituary of Bernard Mark Borowski

Bernard Mark “Bernie” Borowski of Hughestown passed away peacefully February 4 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. Bernie loved music, woodworking, traveling and his many friends. Bernie was born in Wilkes-Barre January 24, 1955 to Bernard and Dolores Borowski. He attended Marymount High School and graduated from Bishop Hoban High School . After graduation he attended King’s College where he received a Physician Assistant (PA) degree. He married his high school sweetheart Janet Rochelle Marek in 1975. In 2019 his beloved Janet passed away after a short illness. After graduating from Kings, he worked as a PA in Carbondale at the Whites Crossing Medical Center, He later worked at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, finally practicing at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center where he retired. For his entire medical career he was considered a skilled and knowledgeable medical professional. Bernie is survived by his brother Dave and sister-in-law Patricia Borowski, nephew David J. Borowski. niece Emily and husband Brian Branson; sister-in-law Carolyn Petraitis/Meyers; nephew Rick Petraitis, his wife Melissa and their son Kevin. Above all, Bernie was a fighter. “Do not go gentle into that good night,
 Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
 Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” - Dylan Thomas May he rest in peace and his memory sustain us. There will be a celebration of Bernie’s life on February 22 from 5 to 7 PM at Yanaitis Funeral Home 55 Stark Street Plains, PA. 18705 In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the King’s College Physicians Assistant Program in Bernie’s name. You can donate securely on the King’s College website: https://alumni.kings.edu/g/in-memory-of-bernard-bernie-borowski Or send a check made out to King’s College 133 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 In the memo section include “In memory of Bernard Borowski”