Nicholas Dunkailo

Nicholas Dunkailo, 90, of West Scranton, after a long well lived life, passed late Friday night at the Allied Hospice Center, Scranton. He was the husband of the late Mary Wedlock Dunkailo who passed in 2007. Born in Scranton, he is the son of the late William and Anna (Stanko) Dunkailo. Nicholas was a graduate of West Scranton High School and served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. After his Honorable Discharge from the Marines, he worked at Tobyhanna Army Depot until his retirement. Nick was a volunteer for 20 plus years for Meals on Wheels, where he enjoyed his routine, making friends, and helping those in need, and was a volunteer at the Sloan Little League helping in any way needed. Nick was a co-founder of the Northeast Detachment Marine Corps League, serving in many rolls up until his illness. He is survived by his children; Nicholas Dunkailo, Scranton, Deborah Dunkailo Gudaitis, Taylor, Kelly McClelland, Scranton, 2 grandsons, Matthew Gudaitis & wife Elizabeth, Dickson City, Jason McClelland, Scranton, 4 great grandchildren; Marcus, Cloe, Sterling & Rowan Gudaitis, his sister; Louise Zinsky, Throop, Companion, Linda Surplus and many nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Mary, Parents, 6 brothers; Harry, Peter, Michael, William, John & Walter Dunkailo, 3 sisters; Mary Plishka, Anne DeFelice & Alice Coar. Nick’s family thanks the Allied Hospice nurses & staff for the excellent & compassionate care, Dr. Donald Preate Jr. for his dedicated care, his home health caregivers; Laurie Battle, April Brown & Tim Vancosky as well as his neighborhood friends that assisted Nick through the years. Family & Friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday, 4 to 7 PM with a Parastas Service commencing at 6:30 pm. A Funeral Service will be on Thursday at 10 am in the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 262 Railroad Avenue, West Scranton. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst Twp., with Military Honors accorded by the United States Marine Corps and the Dickson City Veterans Honor Guard.