Michelle Sakalas 10-6-2019 Michelle Sakalas, 54, of Wilkes-Barre passed away Sunday at home. She was born in Wilkes-Barre to the late John and Mary Luzack Sakalas. Michelle was a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School and was employed as a Nurse at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Plains Twp. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy attaining the Rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class and was a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre. She is survived by her brothers Richard Sakalas and wife Lori, Ronald Sakalas, nephews Brian and Nathan Sakalas, nieces Christinia Sakalas and Stephanie Mayes. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 am at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church 695 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre with Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wyoming. In Lieu of Flowers donations could be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County 524 E. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Funeral arrangements by Edwards & Russin Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., 717 Main St. Edwardsville.