John J. Plesce

April 3, 2026

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      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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      Vivian and Jack Paulikonis
      Vivian is a first cousin from Middletown, Va. and has wonderful memories of times she spent as children in McAdoo and Hazleton. My husband Jack met Jack when we were 16 years old  we were blessed to remain close friends and confidants with each other for over  seventy years. Vivian would love to hear from one of Jack's children and she can be reached at 540-631-4421. May God bless Jack and his family.
      Shirley Getz
      I had the pleasure of working with Jack & Gloria for many years at the White Haven Center. There are not enough words to describe the person Jack was -kind, caring, compassionate, sincere, gentlemen, trustworthy, friend, mentor-are just a few. To know Jack was to love Jack. I'm glad I had the honor of knowing Jack for many years. My condolences to Gloria & his loving family.
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        Visitation

        Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home 229 W. 12th St. Hazleton, PA 18201
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        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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          location_on Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home access_time 11:00 A.M.
          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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