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Obituaries » John L. Sokaloski December 1, 1934 - June 24, 2016 John L. Sokaloski, 81 of Pittston, passed away Friday evening, June 24, 2016 at Manor Care, Kingston. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Anthony and Albina (Fukaszewski) Sokaloski. John was a graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was employed for PPL as a Line Man until his retirement in 1990. John was a loving Grandfather and was an avid NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt fan. He was preceded in death by his brother Leonard, sisters Albina, Pat, Josephine, and Jean. Surviving are Sons John Sokaloski and his wife Jacqueline, Grand Island, New York; Leonard Sokaloski and his wife Soka, South Haven, Mississippi, Thomas Sokaloski and his wife Mary Ann, West Pittston and Glenn Sokaloski and his wife Pauline, Bethlehem; Grandchildren; Samantha, Emma, Abigail, Christopher, and Joseph. John’s family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Manor Care for the excellent care of their father during their difficult time. Funeral Services for John will be held Monday, June 27, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street Plains, PA 18705. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Family and friends may call Monday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to The Disabled American Veterans by visiting their website at www.dav.org/donate.John L. Sokaloski