Obituary of Walter F. Krolikowski

Walter F. Krolikowski February 1, 2026 Walter F. Krolikowski, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Nanticoke, a son of the late John and Josephine Bonk Krolikowski. He was a 1960 graduate of Northwest High School. Walter was employed for many years as a mechanic, having worked for Bruni Auto Sales in West Nanticoke and later at Stackhouse Auto Electric in Exeter, Rymer Automotive in Wilkes-Barre and McCarthy Tire in Wilkes-Barre, prior to his retirement. He also coached the Road Runners women’s softball team in the Wilkes-Barre Rec Dept Women’s Softball League from 1992-1998. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Wren Krolikowski, in 2021 and by his son, Kevin Long. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Krolikowski; and by his sisters, Anna Novakowski, Caroline Bressman and Christine Wilson. Walter is survived by his sons, Michael Krolikowski, Nanticoke, David Krolikowski and his wife, Connie, Pittston and Robert Long and his wife, Bonnie, and their daughter, Brittany; his grandson, Christopher Krolikowski; and by his nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 12 noon, from the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, with Deacon William Behm, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10 am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent by visiting Walter’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.