Ernest Kowtko Sr. passed away Sept. 27 at home. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Latniak.
Born in Scranton, he was son of the late Herbert and Marlene Gumbar Kowtko. He was a member Holy Cross Parish at St. Patrick's. He was employed by the Sears department store.
Surviving are two sons, Ernest Jr. and wife, Silke, Germany; Frank at home; two grandchildren, Ernest III and David Kowtko, of Germany.
Private funeral services were conducted at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Michael P. Glinsky Funeral Home Inc., Olyphant, Pa.