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Elizabeth A. Durkin, 84, of Avoca, beloved mother, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Wilkes-Barre surrounded by her sons. She was born in Avoca, March 6, 1936 and was the daughter of the late John and Sadie (Sheerer) McIntyre. Elizabeth was a member of Queen of The Apostles Parish Church, Avoca. She was a 1954 graduate of Duryea High School. She was employed at Kmart Department Store, Pittston and retired after many ye

Francis Durkin, 85, of Avoca, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Avoca, May 30, 1932 and was the son of the late Phillip and Margaret (McCall) Durkin. Francis was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca. He was a 1950 graduate of Avoca High School. He joined the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He worked for the Road and Bridge Department of Luzerne County until his time of