William Zurawski Obituary

William J. Zurawski, 83, of Sinking Spring, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Reading Hospital.

He was born in Plains Twp., Oct. 19, 1938, the son of the late Mitchell and Mary Baron Zurawski.

Bill was a graduate of Plains Twp. High School, Class of 1957. In high school, he excelled in football and basketball. Following high school, he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force in the Strategic Air Command. Prior to his retirement, Bill had been employed for over 30 years as a Lineman Leader for Pennsylvania Power & Light.

He was a former member of St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wilkes-Barre.

Bill loved spending his time helping others and is fondly remembered for this. If someone needed something, he always had a way of finding it for them. He and his wife Betty enjoyed visiting their sons and grandchildren. Also, they loved taking their day trips and visiting different places. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Bogdan Zurawski, on April 3, 2008.

He is survived by his sons, William M. Zurawski and his wife, Alysia, Mohnton; and Michael Zurawski, Sinking Spring; grandchildren, Sarah, Chase and Cameron Zurawski; brother, Thomas Zurawski and his wife, Kathleen, Plains Twp.; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Twp. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Condolences may be sent by visiting Bill's obituary at www.natandgawlas.com.