Obituary of Michael Zelinka

Michael J. Zelinka, 87, of Nuangola passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. He was born in Wilkes-Barre a son of the late Michael J. and Frances Kasavage Zelinka. Michael was a 1955 graduate of St. Nicholas High School and he received his associate’s degree in electrical engineering from Penn State University. Prior to his retirement, Michael was employed for many years by the RCA Corp in Mountain Top. Michael is survived by his wife of 62 years, Florence E. Klosko Zelinka; and by his brother, Leonard Zelinka and his wife, Helen, Mountain Top. He is also survived by his numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12 noon in the Chapel of Holy Trinity Cemetery, Rte. 115, Bear Creek Township. Deacon William Behm will officiate. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery on Tuesday. Condolences may be sent by visiting Michael’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com . Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.