Louis S. Pociask of Olyphant died Monday in Mercy Hospice; his widow is the former Margaret Demboske.

Born in Olyphant, son of the late Joseph and Flossie Pociask, he was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, having been awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of the former St. Michael the Archangel Church, Olyphant. He was employed in the local garment industry for many years.

Also surviving are two sisters, Emily Muskalczak, Blakely; and Sophie Petrone, Peckville; two brothers, Edward, Peckville; and Steven, Rochester, N.Y.; nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Thomas, John, Joseph and Walter.

The funeral with military honors will be Friday from the Michael P. Glinsky Funeral Home Inc., 129 Grant St., Olyphant, with Mass at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Cross Parish at St. Patrick’s Church, Olyphant. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, Jefferson Avenue, Scranton. Visit www.glinskyfuneralhome.com for more information.