02/24/2026
Carol A. Stanczak, 76, of Jenkins Township, passed away peacefully, at home, with her family by her side, on Sunday, February 22,2026.
Born in Pittston, November 18, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ruth (Mashunas) Krause.
Carol was a 1967 graduate of Pittston Area High School. She was employed, for many years at United Methodist Homes Wesley Village and at Valley Crest.
In her free time, she enjoyed country western dancing as a Member of the Anthracite Rose Dance Club. On a hot, summer day, she also enjoyed floating in her backyard pool, along with anyone who would grab a float and keep her company. “Come on in, the water’s fine”, she would tell them. She also took pleasure in Cruising to different ports with her husband, Steve. Together they enjoyed over 20 cruises.
Her greatest joy was taking care of her Grandson Josh, whom she loved dearly, or as she put it, “I love you to the Moon and Back”. She absolutely adored her 16-yr old Cocker Spaniel Chloe (recently deceased). She also loved sitting in her recliner, reading a good book or playing games on her phone. You always got the “look” if you were caught sitting in her chair. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Michael Krause and sister Donna Casey.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Steve Stanczak, Jenkins Twp.; daughters Kimberly Stanczak, Pittston Twp., and Nicole Litwin, Jenkins Twp. She is also survived by her loving Grandson Josh Litwin, Jenkins Twp. and niece, Cassandra Casey, Exeter.
