Availia J. (Dutch) Volkel

July 11, 2025

Availia J. Volkel, 86, of Hunlock Creek, passed away on Friday July 11, 2025, at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Nanticoke.

She was born in Springville, PA, the daughter of the late Berton and Elizabeth Hummel Strait. Prior to retiring, Availia was employed as a Certified Nurse's Aide at various nursing homes, including Birchwood and Valley Crest.

She was preceded in death by her husband Doran, brother Duane Strait, sisters Elsie Kuryloski, and Alice O'Borski.

Surviving are her children Doran Volkel of West Pittston, Jean Lamoreaux and her husband Dennis of Hunlock Creek, Daniel Volkel and his wife Rose of Shickshinny, William Volkel of Lake Silkworth, sister Connie Perkins of Hunlock Creek, 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. from the Charles L. Cease Funeral Home, 634 Reyburn Road, Shickshinny. Interment will follow in Lateer Cemetery, Sweet Valley.

Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.clceasefuneralhome.com.