John J. Babkowski
John J. Babkowski, 64, passed away at home Sunday morning, December 23, 2018 doing what he loved, baking holiday cookies and cakes for his family and friends. His health had been deteriorating from heart and blood disease ailments over the past several months. Born in Avoca, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Beatrice G. (Barbuti) Babkowski. He graduated from Pittston Area High School, class of 1972, as well as completing a culinary course of study at Luzerne County Com