Obituary of Irene Theresa Koschak

Irene Dombroski Koschak, 94, of Wilkes-Barre, died Sunday morning, February 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-one years, Anthony; parents William and Josephine Macaravage Dombroski; sister Louise Myers, and brother Alfred Dombroski. She was a 1940 graduate of Coughlin High School and had a lifelong career as a hairstylist working for the Fashion Beauty Salon before opening a salon in her home, where she worked until her retirement. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains, and of the St. Michael the Archangel Rosary Makers. She was a beautiful mother both inside and out, who loved being with her family, going to morning mass, and going out to eat. Her greatest attribute was her faith and love for God. She put everything into his hands, trusted him completely, and that’s how she lived. Irene is survived by her daughter Patricia; son Anthony; grandson Daniel; sister Charlotte Burko; brothers Henry Cierniakoski, and Vincent Dombroski; nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at 9:30 am from the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., 55 Stark Street, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in SS. Peter and Paul Church, Hudson Road, Plains, with Reverend Jack Lambert officiating. Interment will be held in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Plains. Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, February 22, 2017, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. A special thank you to all the compassionate and caring staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart and Personal Care Home Health who gave our mother the most loving and wonderful care. For condolences to the family and directions to services, please visit www.yanaitisfunerlhome.com.