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On Sunday February 20, 2022, Mary V. (Boone) George, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 92. Mary was born on May 13, 1929 in the Spike Island section of Moosic, PA to David and Catherine (Allen) Boone. Mary was an active member of Queen of The Apostles Parish Church, Avoca. She was a 1946 graduate of Avoca High School. Mary was a fabulous cook. Swift and creative, she could manifest a meal in a flash in nearly any circumstance. She had a sweet and loving demea

Rita (Puteria) George, 85, of Avoca, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Edwardsville on May 1, 1936 and was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Puteria. Rita was a devote Christian and an active member of Our Lady of The Eucharist Parish Church, Pittston. She was a graduate of Edwardsville High School. Rita retired from Laura Fashions, Avoca as a seamstress after many years of employment. She wa

William F. George, Jr., 86, of Avoca, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 18, 2021, at his home. He was born in Avoca, October 20, 1934 and was the son of the late William and Catherine (Clark) George. Bill was a lifelong member of Our Lady of The Eucharist Parish Church, Pittston. He attended Avoca Schools and then served in US Army. He worked for Topps Chewing Gum, Duryea and retired after 22 years of employment. After retirement, he worked for many year

On May 20th, 2021, Mary Catherine “Kay” George, 80, slipped away peacefully to God and to once again hold her beloved children, Michael and Janice. Kay graduated from Avoca High School, Class of ‘59, received her cosmetology certification from Empire Beauty School, and worked several years at Brook’s and Schott Optical. But her dearest and most meaningful job was being a wife and raising three children, eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. She loved to snuggle

Annabelle (Wilbur) George, 68, of Avoca, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her home. She was born in Pittston on July 9, 1951 and was the daughter of the late William and Hazel (Speck) Wilbur. She was a member of Full Gospel Church, Avoca. Annabelle attended Moosic High School. She retired from Northeastern Envelope, Old Forge with over 15 years of employment. She was a hard worker and worked multiple jobs. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend

Donald M. George, Sr., 91, of Avoca passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the home of his daughter in Spring City, PA. He was born in Avoca, August 12, 1928 and was the son of the late David and Mildred (Clifford) George. Donald was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish Church, Avoca. He attended Avoca High School and retired with over 60 years of employment from the LaBarre Printing Company, West Pittston. He was a member of the Avoca Jolly Boys, the Avoca Lions Clu

Delphine George, 75, of Avoca, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at her home. Born in Dupont on June 25, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Sophie Gerlak Zondlo. Delphine graduated from Jenkins Township High School and attended business school. She worked for Franklin First Federal Bank, Pittston which after several years became M&T Bank. She then worked and retired from Spojnia Credit Union, Scranton in 2006. Delphine was a member of Holy Mother of S

Martin D. George, 69, of Wyoming, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Allied Hospice Center, Scranton. He was born in Avoca on November 1, 1950 and was the son of the late David and Mildred (Clifford) George. Marty was a 1968 graduate of Pittston Area High School. For most of his life, he worked as a union painter specializing in bridgework. He was a member of the I.B.P.A.T. Local 41 and retired as a superintendent of the Union Bridge Co. Marty loved anything with a mot

Walter George, 61, of Avoca, passed away on Monday, January 30th, at the Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born in Avoca on February 3rd, 1955, he was the son of Donald George and the late Marjorie (Odgers) George. Walter was a graduate of Pittston Area High School and was the owner and operator of LaBarre Printing. Co, West Pittston. “Bub” was an avid animal lover and was blessed with a “green thumb” in gardening. He was an IndyCar and NASCAR race fan and enjoyed his multipl

Ann Algar George, 79, of Avoca passed away on Monday, December 26, 16 at her home. She was born in Avoca, January 29th, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Grace Walsh Algar. Ann was a member of Queen of the Apostles, Parish Church, Avoca. She was a 1954 graduate of Avoca High School. She worked many years for GE Company, Scranton and retired from the local garment industry. Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deep

James George, 80, of Avoca, passed away Saturday, June 18th at Geisinger CMC Hospital, Scranton. He was born in Avoca, November 28, 1935 and was the son of the late William and Catherine (Clark) George. James was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca. He was a 1954 graduate of Avoca High School. After high school, he enlisted in the US Army and served during the Korean War. James worked for over 33 years for Nelson’s Upholstery in Kingston, until the time of its c