Jennifer L. Pietryka-Reese

Licensed Funeral Director

Jennifer L. Pietryka-Reese, a native Lackawanna Country, was raised in the Newton-Ransom section of Clarks Summit and now resides in Forty Fort. She is the only daughter of Theodore J. and Audrey L. (Gabriel) Pietryka. Jennifer has two brothers Theodore J. Pietryka and his wife Jennifer, Clarks Summit and Aaron W. Pietryka, Forty Fort, with whom she operates the funeral home. She has three nephews, Gabriel, Garrett, and Theodore J. Pietryka III, Clarks Summit.

She is a 1988 graduate of Abington Heights High School. After High School, Jennifer attended Starr Beauty Academy and is a Pennsylvania State Board certified cosmetologist. Jennifer went on to further her education at Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke. She is a 2005 graduate of Northampton Community College, School of Funeral Service, Bethlehem, and received her professional licensure in 2006. During her funeral service education, she was the recipient of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association Award for excellence in education.

Jennifer and her mother, Audrey, currently own Infinite Design Studio, a hair and nail salon located in Dunmore, where Jennifer was a manicurist. She is a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Swoyersville and also is a member of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and supporting and giving back to her community.