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Obituary
With hearts full of gratitude, love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Father. John Joseph James Plesce (Jack) born September 18, 1941 in Hazleton, PA. With courage and valiance, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren, his last breath and his first in Heaven was on April 3, 2026 at age 84.
A man of selfless compassion, he lived to serve others with the highest ideas and enduring love and kindness.He was the devoted son to Gus Gerard and Clara Louisa Plesce. Preceding him in death was his dear brother Bartholomew Plesce (Barry).
Survived by his loving spouse Gloria Plesce, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends along the way. Guiding father of 3 daughters and a son; Jeannie Palmer and husband Jeffrey, Drums, Michele Chrzanowski and husband Edward, Dushore, Chris Plesce and fiancé Mindy Laubach Young, Berwick, Clarissa Yonkin and husband Patrick, Dushore; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. In addition to a step-son James Frymoyer and children and grandchildren.
With dedication he worked alongside his family to create a legacy, Plesce’s Neapolitan Pizzeria. Taking a great pride taught his children the value of hard work. Later went on to be a compassionate caregiver at White Haven Center where he demonstrated genuine support and care to his clients.
We will remember him on the water casting lines in peace. We would like to thank those that assisted our father at Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. We are grateful.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 10th, at the Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12th St., Hazleton from 9-11 AM. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 A.M. in the funeral home. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. -
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