Lena Ann Puchalsky, 89, a resident of Trucksville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday morning, September 08, 2016, at the home of her daughter, Christine Mathers.

Her beloved husband was the late John Edward Puchalsky, who passed away on February 03, 2012. Together, John and Lena were blessed to share 63 wonderful years of marriage.

Born on September 01, 1927, in Swoyersville, Lena was one of eight children born to the late Giovanni Batista Orlandini and Pasqua (Nerini) Orlandini.

Raised in Swoyersville, Lena was a graduate of the former Swoyersville High School, Class of 1945. Lena later went on to attend the Empire Beauty School in Wilkes-Barre, where she received her certification in cosmetology.

Lena was a devoted homemaker most of her life, and she lovingly tended to the daily needs of her home and family. She also worked part-time for many years in the local garment industry, and held membership with the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.

A faithful Catholic, Lena was a longtime member of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Church, Carverton. Throughout her life, Lena had a strong devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

First and foremost, Lena was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her life was centered on her family, and she reveled in every one of her loved ones accomplishments. A special place in her heart was reserved for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she had a special bond with each of them.

Home was truly the hub for the Puchalsky Family, and Lena made sure her home was warm, inviting, and comfortable for everyone. She was meticulous about keeping both the inside and outside of her home in pristine condition.

Holidays and family events were made all the more special by Lena’s love for baking. From nut and poppy seed rolls to cookies and cakes, Lena could bake just about anything, and she loved sharing her baked goods with her family and friends. Lena’s love and knack for baking was so well known that an article was written in the newspaper about it some years ago.

Lena was a natural born caregiver, and, over the years, she not only cared for her husband, children and grandchildren, but she also cared for her mother, mother-in-law, extended family, friends, and neighbors. Her loving and nurturing persona brought comfort to so many throughout her life.

In her senior years, Lena took up golf, and it quickly became one of her favorite pastimes. She and a few of her lady friends enjoyed many days of leisure out on the greens!

Although it was hard to bid farewell to such an exemplarily woman, there is much joy in knowing that she is reunited with her husband, John, and all her family and friends who have gone before her.

In addition to her parents, Giovanni and Pasqua Orlandini, and her husband, John, Lena was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank, Otavio, Corry, Amerigo, Albert and Leo Orlandini; her sister, Jennie Orlandini; and her son-in-law, Gary Mathers.

Lena is survived by her children, Christine Mathers, Trucksville; John Puchalsky and his wife Beth Ann, Trucksville; David Puchalsky and his wife Jane Ashton, Harvey’s Lake; her grandchildren, Michael Mathers; Nina Van Mater and her husband, Steve; Henry Jack Puchalsky; and Tara Charron and her husband, Francis; her great-grandchildren, Mia and Claire Van Mater, and Zack and Mila Charron; as well as her many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  And Lena would not want us to forget her loving and faithful canine companion “Ginger”.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated on October 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Church, 585 Mount Olivet Road, Carverton, with the Reverend Vincent H. Dang, officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the Mass, and details will be announced at the church about a luncheon to follow.

Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort.

For additional information or to send the Puchalsky Family an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home web-site www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com.

The family has kindly requested that flowers be omitted.  Memorial Contributions may be made in Lena’s memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, California 90266; or to NAMI-PA, Wilkes-Barre Office, 100 E. Union Street, Second Floor, Suite #6, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.