Benny Kowalewski

Benny Kowalewski, Scott Township, died Sunday afternoon at the Golden Living Center in Tunkhannock. His wife was the former Marion Sandly who died in 1976.

Born in Scott Twp., he was the son of the late Teofil and Sophia Bernoski Kowalewski. Prior to his retirement he was employed by the Abington Heights School District.

Benny was a fun loving guy who could always be found at a local diner sharing a cup of coffee and a story. He always had a smile on his face and never a bad word to say about anyone. He will truly be missed.

Surviving are two sons: David and his wife Shelley, Lake Winola, and Joseph and his wife Diane, Tunkhannock; brothers Richard of Hallstead, and Tony of Maryland; grandchildren Justin and Tiffany Kowalewski and Nicole Schiffer; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his brother Ralph.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 12th at 11 am from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 428 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411, St. Joseph's Center, 1213 Prospect Ave., Scranton, PA  18508, or the donor's favorite charity.