James John Walakonis Obituary
The memory of James John Walakonis (Newtown, Pennsylvania), born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 27, 2026 at the age of 76, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Walakonis and Nellie Walakonis. He is survived by: his sisters, Lois Vlassenko (Walt) and Susan; and his nieces and nephews, Daniel Vlassenko, Thomas Vlassenko (Helen), Timothy Whalen (Sonja), Viki Hudicek (Bill) and Coleen Miller (Donald).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in James' memory to the ASPCA at https://secure.aspca.org, or the VFW at https://heroes.vfw.org, reflecting his lifelong commitment to service and compassion.
