Lawrence G. Stadulis, 86, of Ashley, formerly of Nanticoke, passed away at the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center on July 8, 2023, following a brief illness. Lawrence was born, May 6, 1937, to Veronica and Casmir Stadulis, graduated from Nanticoke High School in 1954 and briefly worked for the railroad before entering the US Army in 1960. He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1966 and later began flying helicopters for Air America from 1966 to 1975, achieving the rank of Captain, where he proudly assisted the United States in Vietnam. During this time with Air America, he assisted U.S. civilian and military personnel, often flying in challenging circumstances. He spoke about flying while under artillery fire, transporting personnel or delivering supplies to those in need. He assisted in the final evacuation of Vietnam, rescuing people from rooftops and safely taking them to ships in the South China Sea. He was recognized for his courage by Senator Charles H. Percy during the rescue of the Senator and his family in 1967. He developed strong relationships among other pilots, personnel of Air America, the United States military services and reminisced each year during annual reunions held throughout the United States. He proudly served the United States in Vietnam. He appeared in a special documentary, by the History Channel, about Air America. His service to the United States has left a strong impact on Lawrence and his family. He returned to Nanticoke in 1975 and later operated the Larmel Inn, with his family, until its closing in 2011 when he began working at the Veteran Administration Medical Center and continued to assist veterans at that facility. He is survived by his daughter Kristina Davis and her family, Mountain Top, son, Scott Stadulis, Lancaster and former wife, Melanie Stadulis, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles and Robert. The family would like to thank the fine staff at the Wilkes Barre Veterans Administration Medical Center for their kindness to Larry and the family during his treatment at that facility. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday from Dinelli Family Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad Street, Nanticoke with the Rev. Joseph Verespy, officiating. Friends and Family may visit Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment with military honors will be in St Casimir’s Cemetery, Muhlenburg.