Irene Weitz

Irene M. Weitz, 96, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Howard Weitz, Sr. in 2010.

Born on March 6, 1929, in Avoca, she is the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Ostrowski) Korf.

Irene attended schools in the Avoca area. She dedicated her career to the local garment industry. She also found immense joy in spending time with her loved ones.

She is survived by son, Howard Weitz, Jr. and wife Mary Ann; 5 grandchildren, Michael, Brian, Donald, Jr., David, Vanessa; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by son, Donald Weitz, Sr.; sister, Loretta Haddick.

Family and friends are invited to attend Irene's Mass of Christian Burial which will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM from the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 99 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657 to be celebrated by Rev. Patrick Albert and Deacon Ray Pieretti. Interment will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 -11:30 AM on Tuesday at the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657.