\t\t\tPeter J. Kolankoski \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Peter J. Kolankoski, 73, of North Scranton, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, after a brief illness. His wife of 33 years is the former Patricia Ruthkosky.<\/p>\n
\nBorn in the South Side section of Scranton, he was the son of the late Stanley and Josephine Kolankoski. He was a 1970 graduate of Scranton Technical High School. Prior to retirement, he owned Keystone Food Equipment.<\/p>\n
\nPeter had a wonderful sense of humor and a positive attitude. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He especially adored his two granddaughters, Sarah and Emily. He loved spending time with his family and his fur babies, Bella and Bailee.<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to his wife, he is survived by his granddaughters, Sarah Kolankoski Clark and Emily Kolankoski Clark; his son-in-law, Kevin George, who has been a blessing and a Godsend to the family; and extended family members of the Ruthkosky and Lance families (in-laws) and their families, whom he always thought of as his own.<\/p>\n
\nHe was preceded in death by his daughter, Carrie Ann Kolankoski.<\/p>\n
\nA celebration of Peter\u2019s life will be held at a later date.<\/p>\n
\nArrangements are by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.<\/p>\n