Francis "Frank" M. Laczynski, Sr.

Francis M. Laczynski, Sr.
September 16, 2025

Francis Martin "Frank" Laczynski, Sr., 75, of Beauty Mary Way, Pine Grove,  passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 in the Hershey Medical Center.

Born on December 16, 1949 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Frank and Stella Martinchuk Laczynski.

He was a graduate of Bishop Loughlin High School and received and Associates Degree from New York City Community College.

Frank was in the United States Navy from 1969-1978 and in the United States Army from 1978-1991, attaining the rank of MSgt.

He was a Road Car Inspector for the New York City Transit Authority.

Frank had been a Boy Scout Leader and a member of the Greenpoint Ambulance Corp, Pine Grove American Legion and Palmyra Sports Club.  He volunteered at the Yuengling Lager Jogger, and enjoyed woodworking, painting, coin and music collecting and traveling.  He especially enjoyed traveling to see his grandchildren and loved his family.  He was a good mentor, not only to his children but to everyone and touched the lives of many family and friends.  He will be greatly missed by all.

Preceding him in death was a sister, Lucille Sikorski.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Joanna Gaydek Laczynski; two sons, Francis "Frankie" Jr. and wife Joy Laczynski of Staten Island, N.Y., Scott and wife Agnes Laczynski of Chesterfield, N.J.; a daughter, Diana and husband John Cassavella of Stafford, VA; seven grandchildren, Angelica Laczynski, Madison Laczynski, Christopher Laczynski, Tyler Laczynski, Mackenzie Laczynski, Carla Cassavella and Dominick Cassavella. 

Graveside Services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville with Pastor Daryl Martin officiating.  Anyone wishing to follow in the procession should be at the Funeral Home by 9:45 A.M. as the processing will leave the Funeral Home promptly at 10:00 A.M.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Noon at the H. H. & L. Fire Co. #1, 1 Orchard St. Pine Grove.

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.  

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