Anthony G. Karpavich, Jr.

Anthony G. Karpavich, Jr., 69, of Jenkins Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Exeter. Born in Kenilworth, New Jersey, on July 14, 1957, he was the son of the late Anthony and Bertha (Godula) Karpavich.

Anthony was a member of St. Maria Goretti Parish in Laflin. He graduated from Pittston Area High School in 1976 and later joined the United States Air Force. Anthony owned Karp’s Tavern in Inkerman and went on to work at Chase State Prison before retiring from the White Haven Center.

Anthony enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing on the land he and his family owned in Laceyville. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family. He also served as a soccer coach, coaching his daughter from age 7 in the Greater Pittston Stoner League through her years playing for Pittston Area High School. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Anthony is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth (Murphy) Karpavich; his daughter, Simone Castellino, and her husband, Carmen, of Exeter; and his granddaughters, Nora and Vera Castellino. He is also survived by his sister, Carol Swiontek, and her husband, Robert, of Oregon; his brother, Alan Karpavich, and his wife, Glenys, of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with Deacon Dr. Michael Imbrogno of St. Maria Goretti Parish officiating.

Friends may call for visitation on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. The AMVETS Honor Guard of Greater Pittston will provide military honors.

Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com