Irene Szychowski Zielinski, 98, of Iselin, N.J, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Born on May 25, 1927, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Julia (Liput) Szychowski and was a graduate of Hanover High School and Wilkes-Barre Business College.

As a youth she enjoyed working at the San Souci Amusement Park, and later for General Motors Acceptance Corporation and as a secretary for several law firms and other businesses.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Walter Zielinski, as well as by her brothers, Thaddeus and Clemens Szychowski; and her sisters, Helen Szychowski and Genevieve Rooney.

Irene loved gardening and cooking and had a lifelong interest in learning, taking courses later in life on computers and French cooking at the local community college. She also enjoyed trips to Atlantic City with her husband, and activities at the local senior center.

Surviving are her sons, Michael Zielinski, Bedminster, N.J.; and James Zielinski and his wife, Marianna, Perrineville, N.J.; grandson, Roman, of the U.S. Virgin Islands; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Monday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Monday from Dinelli Family funeral Home, 170 E. Broad Street, Nanticoke.

A Blessing Service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel at St. Mary's Cemetery, 1594 S. Main Street, Hanover Township with The Rev. Richard J. Cirba, officiating.