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WILKES-BARRE — Barbara Virginia (Hogan) Hyman, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Redbank, N.J., on Jan. 28, 1933, she was the first of 10 children of the late John H. and Grace C. Green Hogan.
After the family moved to Tunkhannock, and then Lake Carey, Barb graduated from Tunkhannock High School. She worked for Bell Telephone in Wilkes-Barre until her marriage on Jan. 11, 1957. Barbara and her husband, the late Harry J. Hyman, were the proud owners of the former Luther M. Kniffen Funeral Home Inc. She took pride in running the business side-by-side with her husband. Barbara was devoted to her family and friends. In the past 20 years, she was a constant in the life of her only grandchild, and apple of her eye, Ashleigh Grace.
In addition to her parents and her husband of 39 years, she was preceded in death by brothers, John C., Robert, Edward, Samuel and David and sister, Karen Hogan.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Mary Ruth Schwartz, of Dallas, and Kathy Zeller and husband, Steve, of Dallas; granddaughter, Ashleigh Schwartz; brothers, Gerald A. Hogan, with whom she resided, Richard A. Hogan and wife, Karen, of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Kenneth Hogan, of Tunkhannock; numerous nieces and nephews and her dearest friend of 60 years, Marie.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Wilkes-Barre. Officiating will be Pastor Carol Folk. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Family and friends may visit from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Medical Oncology Associates Prescription Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704.
The family wishes to thank Hospice of the Sacred Heart, the staff on 5 West at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, and Dr. Loren Mangino and staff for their unending help and compassion.
Online condolences available at KniffenFuneralHome.com.
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Cindy Hogan Voutila
February 10, 2018
The Hyman Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. I have had the pleasure of spending allot of time with her, and she was truly a remarkable women. May she rest in peace.
Keep her memories in your heart and she will live forever within you all.
Karen Bomber
February 9, 2018
For my wonderful Aunt....I will forever miss you and will forever find a piece of my heart missing. I will love you always......
Cindy
February 9, 2018
My condolences. I never got to meet Mrs.Hyman but was told so many times from Kev what a great childhood he had and always telling me you couldnt ask for any better parents. Im sure she will be missed. Rest in piece..
Dale E
February 9, 2018
Mary Ruth, Kathy, Gerald, Kenny and Richard and Ashleigh, my heart is heavy and saddened at the loss of your Mother and Sister.
The Hogan family has been in my life since I was a small child and I hold all the treasured memories close to heart. You all are so much more to me than friends you are family. Barb and Harry were very special people and now they are together for eternity. I cannot be there with you in person but I am there with you in heart.
Susan KROPA -Morris
February 7, 2018
May your mother rest in piece. I had the pleasure of meeting barbara and harry several times when in town to see my friend kevin. I was always greeted with a smile and also a bark from their basset hounds. Remember the good times.
Dennis Ferrara
February 7, 2018
Your son.... Kevin.... Wishes you to rest easy. No matter what , youll always have a son. And 3 beautiful great step grandchildren. R. I. P
Kevin Hyman
February 6, 2018
Ken: Sorry to hear about your sisters passing. Death is always more sad when it's a family member.
Lew Zwiebel
February 5, 2018
So sorry for your loss. May your family find a measure of comfort in many cherished memories, as well as, from the prayers and support of family and friends. In the coming days ahead may God comfort and soothe your hearts and help you to have peace, Psalm 94:18, 19.
February 5, 2018
Having worked with Harry and Barb during my time at St. John's Lutheran Church from 1992 - 1999, I was always impressed by their care for each family. She now joins Harry in peace and in the arms of God.
Virginia Biniek
February 5, 2018
As pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Wilkes-Barre from 1988-2002, I worked often with the Hymans at Kniffen's. Their personal graciousness and professional manner was always appreciated by all they served. Barbara now joins Harry in the bliss of a blessed afterlife and may their memory be honored always.
Frank Deming
February 5, 2018
Mary Ruth & Family , so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing . May the Angels Lead her right into paradise , God's heavenly country with your Dad. Can't Thank them both enough for all they did for us over the years being right next to you @ Messiah Lutheran Church . They were Aersome to work with all those years . God Bkess you always . Thoughts & Prayers ......
Will Worlinsky
February 4, 2018
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