Magdalen "Madlyn" Bikowski, of Port Griffith, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at her home.

Born in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Magdalen Kubala Bikowski. She was a graduate of Jenkins Twp. High School, Class of 1945 and Deans School of Business of Wyoming Seminary, Class of 1946. Prior to retirement, she was employed by the Dept. of Public Welfare, Wilkes-Barre. Madlyn was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston.

She was a loving and devoted Aunt. She will be greatly missed by her family and everyone whose life she has touched. Madlyn has now joined her parents and siblings and are together again in eternal life.

Her family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Erwine Hospice, Kingston, for their compassionate care.

Surviving are several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and John Bikowski ; infant brothers, Joseph and Anthony Bikowski and her sisters, Rose Giamber and Mary Biedrycki.

The funeral will be Friday, August 3, 2012 at 11:30 AM from the Baloga Funeral Home, Inc. 1201 Main Street, Pittston (Port Griffith), with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00P.M. in St. John the Evangelist Church, William St., Pittston. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton, PA.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Friday morning from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Care and Concern Clinic c/o Saint John the Evangelist Parish Community, 35 William Street, Pittston, PA 18640 or to the Association of the Blind 1825 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, PA 18643.