Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
465 S. Main Street
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
John Birkenhead Obituary
John Birkenhead, 75, of Wilkes-Barre, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2022 at home with his wife by his side. He fought a courageous battle with malignant melanoma. Funeral services are pending for Tuesday at Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Birkenhead
Sponsored by Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. - Wilkes-Barr.
3 Entries
Robert Wallace
December 6, 2022
He was a fun teacher, and a good comrade in the press box. He will be missed by many, but Heaven will love him as he will love Heaven.
Paul Bukeavich
December 2, 2022
So sorry for your loss Christine, you are in my prayers.
William Amesbury
December 1, 2022
Chris, so sorry for your loss. Attended grade school, high school and played baseball with John on the old Firwood Hornets. Didn´t see this obituary till last night. Please convey our sympathy to your daughter ,Victoria and son ,Richard. The Amesbury family.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in John Birkenhead's name
Memorial Events
for John Birkenhead
Dec
6
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. - Wilkes-Barr465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Dec
6
Funeral service
7:00 p.m.
Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. - Wilkes-Barr465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Funeral services provided by:
Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. - Wilkes-Barr465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved 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
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 moreResources to help you cope with loss
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 moreWays to honor John Birkenhead's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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
