John L. Glushefski, age 90, of Hanover Twp., passed into the Hands of The Lord on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Wilkes Barre General Hospital.

Born October 27, 1935 in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late Phillip Glushefski and Helen Klosinski Glushefski. John was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and was a member of Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood Section of Hanover Twp. He was very active in church functions, including the Men’s Club and Usher’s Club.

Prior to his retirement, he had been the owner and operator of Jack’s Sunoco Service Station in Dundee for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Glushefski.

Surviving are his loving wife of 68 years, the former Joan Kovaleski; children, Karen Alberola (Joseph), Hanover Twp., Susan Konetski, Ashley, and John J. Glushefski, Shavertown; grandchildren, Amanda Alberola Frank (Michael), Michael Konetski (Jessica), Ryan Konetski (Amy), Jeffrey Konetski (Kelly), Kyle Konetski (Mary Kate Keating), and Scott Glushefski (Summer Vanderhoff); great grandchildren, Caegan and Addler Konetski, Morrigan and Avelyn Konetski, and Porter, Trace and Remi Glushefski; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his grandpuppy, Graham and Titan, whose visits brought great joy to John and his wife, Joan.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp.

Arrangements are entrusted to the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, Plymouth.

In lieu of flowers, contributions, if desired may be made in John’s memory to Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, 420 Main Rd., Hanover Twp., Pa 18706, The Luzerne County SPCA, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

To share online condolences with John’s family, please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com