William J. Kaposich, 64 of Plains Township, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 13, 2022 at his home with his family at his side.

Born in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late John V. and Ella V. (Harrison) Kaposich.

Bill was a graduate of Nanticoke Area High School, and was a United States Navy Veteran, serving from 1976 to 1980. He was employed as a maintenance Technician at Postupak Painting Co., Wilkes-Barre, for over 25 years.

He was a member of the Sons of the America Legion, Plymouth Post 463, the Plains American Legion, Joseph E. Conlon, Post 558, and the ITLO Club, Hilldale section of Plains.

He was preceded in death by his sister Alice Zdun.

Surviving are his companion, partner and girlfriend of over 35 years, Tilly Zielinski, Plains, daughters Laura Kaposich, Pittston, Janet Kaposich, Barbara Pegarella, and Nicole Zielinski, all of Plains, 11 grandchildren, sisters Ella Zim, Plymouth, and Jean Faillace, Hanover Township, brother Leonard Kaposich, Edwardsville, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 10:00 am at Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Memorial Highway, Dallas, PA, followed by interment with Military Honors accorded by the United States Navy and the Plains American Legion Funeral Honors Detail. Arrangements entrusted to the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street, Plains, PA 18705.