Marie Wilk

Marie Wilk, 96, of Avoca, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Allied Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton.  She was born in Avoca on December 8, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Alex and Catherine (Arch) Pucilowski.

Prior to its closing, Marie was a devoted member of SS Peter and Paul Church, Avoca where she was a member of its Alter and Rosary Society and was active in many parish church events. She was also a longtime member of Queen of The Apostles Parish Church, Avoca.  Marie attended Avoca High School and later began her working career.  She was employed for many years at Coffee’s Hardware and Appliance Store in Avoca and at the Gramercy Ballroom and Restaurant.

Marie had a wonderful sense of humor and was a devoted homemaker, loving mother, and an excellent cook and baker.  There was always a home cooked meal on the table, and her home was filled with warmth and care.  She enjoyed life to the fullest and especially cherished time spent with family and friends.  Marie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Wilk; her brother, Joseph Pucilowski; and her sisters, Helen Grudzinski and Dolores Ruda.

She is survived by her children: Maria Burton and her fiancé, Joseph Murphy, of Avoca; Terry Lidy and her husband, Barry, of Springbrook Twp., and John Gerard Wilk, of Avoca. She is also survived by her grandchildren:  Tammy Silinskie and her husband, Chris; Holly Homschek and her husband, David; and Danielle McDonald and her husband, Bernie; and seven great – grandchildren:  Luke, Claire and Joshua Silinskie, Julia, David and Jack Homschek, and Lily McDonald.  Also surviving are her sister Betty Jane Lopez, of Easton, her brothers, Alex Pucilowski of Moosic and Louis Pucilowski of Texas, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Marie’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff of Allied Skilled Nursing and Allied Hospice for the excellent care and compassion shown to Marie.

Funeral services will be privately held on Wednesday, January 28^th at St. Mary’s Church, Queen Of The Apostles Parish, Avoca.  Interment will be held at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery.

Arrangements are made by Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.

Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com

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