Joan M. Bohinski, 78, of the Honey Pot section of Nanticoke, passed away Wednesday evening, April 5, 2023 surrounded by loving family and close friends, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.

A life-long resident of Nanticoke, Joan was born June 24, 1944 to the late Ambrose and Eleanor Pavilitz Kubricki. She married Vincent R. Bohinski on July 3, 1965.

Joan worked at King's Sportswear, Nanticoke in her younger years, then she waitressed for many years at the American Legion Post # 350, Nanticoke, and later was employed in the cafeteria at Bishop Hoban High School, Wilkes-Barre until her retirement.

She was an active member of St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Nanticoke, and the Holy Trinity Church her entire life. She helped make pierogi and worked the church bazaars for many years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 350-Nanticoke and the Six County Firemen's Association. She was an avid league bowler with the "Classy Lassies" at Colonial Lanes, Nanticoke and later at Stanton Lanes, Wilkes-Barre.

Joan loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and going on vacation. Her favorite destination was Walt Disney World.

She is survived by her husband, Vincent, whom she shared nearly 58 years of marriage, a son, Michael Bohinski (fiancée, Angela Kane) of Nanticoke, a daughter, Doreen Lesh, South Abington Township, former son-in-law, Brent S. Parry of Clarks Summit; grandchildren, Bradley Parry, Brittany Parry, Gabrielle Bohinski, Mackenzie Jennings, and Dylan Bohinski (fiancée, Rebecca Ottensman); a brother, Charles Faldowski (wife, Debby); several nieces and nephews, cousins, close friends, and her beloved dogs- Trinket, Marshmallow, Ruby, and Autumn.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Girard Lesh, and a sister, Sharon Ignasiak.

Funeral Services will begin 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from Dinelli Family Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad Street, Nanticoke with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, 520 S. Hanover Street, Nanticoke.

Viewing and visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joan's memory may be given to the family.