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Nancy L. Koprowski

May 13, 1948 — November 13, 2025

Hanover Twp.

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Nancy L. (Thoma) Koprowski, 77, of Hanover Twp., passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Embassy of East Mountain, Plains Twp, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 13, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Sarah “Sally” (Kelly) Thoma.

Nancy graduated from EL Meyers High School in 1966. Before retiring, she worked as a Medical Receptionist for Geisinger. Nancy was a devoted member of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysisus Church, Wilkes-Barre.

Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who lovingly referred to her as “Gran”. She would spend her Saturdays taking them to the library, movies, or out to lunch. Nancy loved the beach, game shows, shopping, going for ice cream, and tending to her flower garden.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard W. Koprowski; brothers, Kenneth Thoma and infant, Joseph Thoma.

Nancy is survived by her loving daughters, Karen M. Thompson and husband, David, Hanover Twp. and Kelly A. Koprowski-Mislivets and fiancée, Michael Richards; Warrior Run; grandchildren, Darrek, Miranda and Dylan Mislivets and Keira Thompson; bonus grandchildren, Justin and Ava Richards; brother, Charles Thoma and wife, Cindy, Wilkes-Barre; sister, Jayne Evans, Shavertown and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM from Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, 465 S. Main St, Wilkes-Barre, with A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysius Church, 143 W. Division St, Wilkes-Barre, with the Reverend Richard Cirba officiating.

Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp.

Family and friends may call Tuesday from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Wednesday from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM at the funeral home or go directly to the church.

Condolences may be sent to www.kniffenfuneralhome.com

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