FUNERAL HOME

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

465 S. Main Street

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Donald Higgins Obituary

July 6, 2012

Donald Higgins, 85, of Lee Park, Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday morning, July 6, 2012 at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 1, 1926, he was a son of the late John J. and Esther (Osterhout) Higgins. He was a 1944 graduate of Meyers High School. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II.

Donald was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre, where he served on church council and was a Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of the Voter's Assembly and was a former chairman of the Stewardship Committee.

He was a member of the Big Band Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He was an avid swing dancer and was well known throughout the valley.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the former First Eastern Bank. He was previously employed by Triangle Shoe Warehouse for 24 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Margaret E. "Margie" Mappes, who passed away December 10, 2004, and a brother, William Higgins.

Surviving are his sons, Donald Higgins and wife, Lorraine, Hazleton; William Higgins, Nuangola; grandchildren, Kimberly Rose and husband, Jason; William Higgins; great-grandchildren, Joshua Kachurick and Jacinda Rose; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 1000 S. Main St., Hanover Township, with the Rev. Michael Erickson officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kniffen O'Malley Funeral Home Inc., 465 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Celtic Health Care, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704.

To send Donald's family words of comfort and friendship, please visit www.bestlifetributes.com.


Published by Times Leader on Jul. 7, 2012.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Higgins

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

I was so sorry to hear about Don's death. He was always such a pleasant man and he loved his dancing. Always had a smile for you. He lived in my bldg here at Lee Park Towers. May the Lord comfort his family at this time. He will be missed.

Sally Norton

July 7, 2012

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Donald Higgins's name

Memorial Events
for Donald Higgins

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

465 S. Main Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

How to support Donald's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Donald Higgins's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more