Dolores A. Jones, 90, of Dupont, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was the wife of James J. Jones, Sr., who passed away on March 19, 2020.

Dolores was a lifelong resident of Dupont, a daughter of the late Walter and Sophie Zielinski Tomaszewski. She was educated in the Dupont schools. Prior to retirement, Dolores had worked for various garment businesses in the area. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont; the Polish Women's Alliance and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the VFW Post 4909, Dupont.

Dolores was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt.

She was devoted to her family and received great joy in caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed hosting family and friends at her house making sure everyone was fed and fussed over. Some of her favorite pastimes were cooking, making homemade bread and quilting.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Bayada Home Health, Wilkes-Barre, for the exceptional care given to Dolores since December of 2020.

She is survived by her sons, James J. Jones, Jr. and his wife, Mary Jean; Gary Jones and his wife, Mary Ann; Brian Jones; daughter, Amy McKitish; grandchildren, Eric (Whitney) Jones, Kimberly (Ed) Marcyoniak, Adam Jones, Laura (Kyle) Hujber, Brad (Selena) McKitish, Zachary (Alana Rinaldi) McKitish and Alexandra McKitish; great grandchildren, Sabella Marcyoniak, Scarlett and Sawyer Jones, Parker, Caleb and Theadora, Amaya Lee, Layla McKitish, and Alivya McKitish; sisters, Lottie Zielinski and Rita Lus; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:15 AM from Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Griffith), with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont, to be celebrated by Rev. Thomas Petro, Pastor. Interment will be in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Dupont.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Monday from 5 to 8 PM at the funeral home.