Daniel J. Karbowski

Daniel J. Karbowski, 81, of Chinchilla, died Monday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. He was the husband of Joan Eshmont Karbowski. The couple would have been married 51 years this coming October.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Charles and Sophia Kowalski Karbowski. He was a graduate of West Scranton High School, and went on to proudly serve his country in the Army. Dan was employed as a bus driver for Greyhound Bus Co. for 27 years, and also by Allied Services in Scranton for 13 years. He was a former member of the South Abington Lions Club, and was a member of the Providence of God Lithuanian National Catholic Church in Scranton, where he served as a Lector.

Known by his family and friends as "Danno" or "Dan the Handyman," he loved to work. He was a true handyman and was able to fix anything. He also loved to volunteer his time to the Scranton Cultural Center and the Red Barons, and served as a Lackawanna County state constable. But his greatest love in life was his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren and his great-grandchild.

Also surviving are two daughters, Danielle Palumbo and husband, William, South Abington Twp.; and Kristen Morrow and husband, William, Harleysville; a brother, Ronald Karboski and wife, Rosalyn, Moscow; two sisters, Joan Ferguson and husband, Ronald, Palm Harbor, Fla.; and Gloria Silva, Lawrenceville, Ga.; six grandchildren, Joshua Palumbo and wife, Jacqueline, Scranton; Michael Palumbo and wife, Jennifer, Scranton; and Alexander Palumbo, South Abington Twp.; and William, Joseph,and Madeline Morrow, all of Harleysville; one great-grandson, Ryan Palumbo; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Karboski.

The family would like to thank Dr. Christopher Peters, Dr. Kristin Liptock, Dr. Charles Stivala, Dr. Manisha Srinivasa and Dr. Jacqueline Lee, and the whole staff on the 6th Floor at Geisinger Community Medical Center, and the staff at Mountain View Care Center for the wonderful care and compassion shown for Daniel during his illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the Providence of God Lithuanian National Catholic Church, 1743 Sumner Ave., Scranton, with services by the Most Rev. Anthony Mikovsky. All those attending are asked to go directly to church. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery, South Abington Road, Clarks Summit.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Northeast PA, 700 Vine St., Scranton, PA 18510, or the Providence of God Lithuanian National Catholic Church at the above address.