Henry “Hank” Cierniakoski, Jr., 71 of the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Hank was the son of the late Henry and Anne (Schuster) Cierniakoski, Sr., and was a graduate of Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre, Class of 1969, and from Wilkes College.

Hank was head of Finances at Nesbitt and Wilkes-Barre General Hospitals until his retirement.

He was a member Saints Peter & Paul Church, Plains and the Polish American Veterans, Plains.

He is preceded in death by his Brother Ronald Cierniakoski

Surviving are his wife of 49 years the former Carol Evans; Sons Hank Cierniakoski, IV and his wife, Tara, and Gregory Cierniakoski, all of Plains, the apple of his eye, granddaughter, Lainee Julian, grandchildren, Deseray Stone, Kendra and Cameron Shields, Brother, John Cierniakoski, Florida, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 11:00 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street Plains, PA 18705, with Deacon Donald Crane, officiation. Inurnment will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Family and friend may call Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Blue Chip animal Farm Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA. 18612.