Laurie K. Sarkowski, 87, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 4, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1938, in Danby Vermont to the late Phlinda Keyes Hunt and Lawrence Keyes, stepfather Stewart Hunt. She was partnered with John Throop for over 50 years.

Laurie was a long time employee with Offset Paperback, Dallas PA prior to retirement in 2017.

Preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters, Bernice, Katherine and Dorothy as well as a daughter, Michelle Stilp.

In addition to her partner, John Throop of Wilkes Barre, she is survived by son Mitchell Sarkowski (Michele) of Cumbola; daughter Christine Irvin of Lancaster; son Jeffrey Sarkowski (Nancy) of Nanticoke; son John Throop Jr. (Christopher Kushnir) of Allentown; grandchildren Amanda, Jeffrey, Alyssa, Jonquil, Sam, Zachary, and great grandchildren.

Laurie never missed an episode of General Hospital, and she enjoyed interacting with the staff while pressing her luck with slots at the casino. She enjoyed baking the best carrot cake in town for family and friends.

Friends and family are welcomed for visitation on Friday November 7th from 10am to 12pm at the Nat-Gawlas-Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre.