Thedore Leonard Radzinski, Sr.

 Theodore Leonard Radzinski Sr. of Dallas passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born on November 17, 1933 in Larksville, a son of the late Stephen and Bridget Shymanski Radzinski. Ted was a proud veteran having served 6 years in the United States Army.

 He was a skilled craftsman who shared his gifts through woodworking and handmade stained glass, as well as a gifted salesman and businessman. Ted was a lifelong outdoorsman who shared his love for fishing and hunting with his children and grandchildren. He loved deeply and was loved by many. He demonstrated the depth of his love through acts of service to the people in his life. He never missed a birthday, he was always there when you needed a hand, and he cooked countless meals for family and friends. He was famous for his pickles. He was a beloved father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor.

 Ted is survived by children Tad and Tara Strauser Radzinski; grandchildren Matthew, Stephen, and Julianna, and great-grandchild Ivy Mae Radzinski, Gary and Lori Noviki Radzinski, and Jill Radzinski; a brother Stephen Radzinski. He was preceded in death by siblings Edward Radzinski, Helen Ganis, Bernadine Jabjiniak, and Margaret Yanoshak. Ted will be profoundly missed.

 Family will receive relatives and friends at Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, 2940 Memorial Highway, Dalas between 6:00 and 8:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:30 AM from the funeral home with Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM Gate of Heaven Church, 40 Machell Avenue, Dallas PA. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Dallas. On line condolences may be made at Disquefuneralhome.com.

 In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Theodore Leonard Radzinski Sr. to www.patriotscove.org a non-profit in northeastern Pennsylvania that provides restorative outdoor activities, environmental service projects, and educational events and retreats for veterans, first responders, and their caregivers.