Jolan E. Lesniak
OBITUARY
A heart of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Jolan E. Lesniak, 94, of Scranton, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Allied Terrace. She was the widow of Robert E. Lesniak, Sr. who passed away on June 23, 1994.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Theresa (Laytos) Calowits. Jolan graduated from Scranton Technical High School and dedicated her life to caring for her husband and family.
As an avid Bingo player, she looked forward to playing anytime that she could and also enjoyed going to Atlantic City.
Jolan is survived by her sons: Robert E. Lesniak, Jr. and his wife Susan & Glenn Lesniak and his wife Barbara; her grandchildren: Erica Burns and her husband Justin, Tara Leber and her husband Timothy, Robert Lesniak, Allison Veloso and her husband Ric, Justin Worzel and his wife Vanessa and Zach Worzel and his wife Danielle and her 15 great-grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her companion: Thomas Nole.
The family would like to thank Jolan’s dear friends at Allied Hospice and Allied Terrace Nursing Staff for their excellent care and compassion. You are angels on earth.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 9 at 10:00 am in St. Eulalia Church, 214 Blue Shutters Road in Roaring Brook Twp., to be celebrated by Rev. Thomas M. Muldowney. Interment will be private in Sacred Hearts Cemetery in Minooka.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Allied Services Foundation, 100 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, LLC, 3 First St. in Spring Brook Twp. To share your fondest memories of Jolan, please visit the funeral home’s website or Facebook page.
Jolan E. Lesniak
June 4, 2026