Eugene T. Ondeck, 72, of Nanticoke passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 9, 1946 in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late Method and Sophie Novak Ondeck.

He was employed by Suburban Propane prior to retiring.

Gene lived a simple life, but his most precious moments were with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Wozniak and brother, Michael Ondeck.

Surviving is his loving wife of 49 years, the former Barbara Czekaj; a daughter, Nikki Bienkowski and husband, Ed; a son, Gene Ondeck and wife, Ericka; grandchildren, Morgan Bienkowski and Gavin and Darienne Ondeck; a sister, Judy Zaykoski and husband, Anthony and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, primary site, 520 South Hanover Street, Nanticoke with the Rev. James R. Nash as celebrant.

Friends may call for visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of the mass Friday at the church.

The family would especially like to thank nurses Tom and Bella at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Eugene's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Arrangements are in the care of Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad Street, Nanticoke.