Obituary – Joan M. Kaminski
Joan M. Kaminski, 86, of Plains, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following medical complications. Born in Plains, she was a 1958 graduate of Coughlin High School and enjoyed attending her class reunions and monthly gatherings throughout the years.

Known affectionately as Joanie, Mom, Gram, and Nana, she was full of spunk, wit, and humor. She enjoyed playing cards—especially "pitch"—competitively at the Polish American Veterans Club in Plains. Joan loved watching Yankee baseball, NFL football, and Notre Dame and Penn State games. She looked forward to Sunday gatherings and treasured time spent with family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling and visited places such as Hawaii, California, Virginia, and Florida.

Joan was a retired telephone operator at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, where she worked for 19 years.

She was married to the late Charles J. Grzedzinski and is survived by their children, Stephen Grzedzinski, with companion Maria Brilla, Charles Grzedzinski II, Linda Cheesic, and husband Ronald and predeceased by son Marc Grzedzinski.

She later remarried the late Frank Kaminski.

Joan leaves behind seven grandchildren: Charles John III Grzedzinski (with Megan Hughes), Ryan, Megan (deceased), Morgan, Christopher Grzedzinski (and wife Beth), Eric Cheesic (and wife Sherry), and Rebecca Coons (and husband Corey).

She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren: Caleigh Carr, Bayley Joan Koons, Gavin Carr, Dominic, Luka, Jacob Grzedzinski, Chase Snyder, and Sophia Roper, as well as two step-grandchildren.

Joan will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family and friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main Street, Plains Township, 18705. Interment will follow in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Dallas.