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Jacqueline Kranson Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — Jacqueline Lorraine Kranson died Tuesday evening, Dec. 16, 2014, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
She was born in New York City, a daughter of the late Morris and Malvina Rosenthal. She had been married to her husband, Saul Kranson, for 67 years.
Jackie was a member of Temple Israel Synagogue, an active member of the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary and was a member of multiple Jewish organizations over the years.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by sons, Dr. Blair Kranson and his wife, Elsie, West Hills, California, Douglas Kranson and his wife, Darlene, Wilkes-Barre; six grandchildren, Michelle Richmond and her husband, Geoffrey, Melanie Lee and her husband, Guy, Sheri Petersen and her husband, Leon, Ryan Kranson and his wife, Jill, Kirk Kranson and his wife, Katy, Samantha Harris and her husband, Joseph; 12 great-grandchildren, Nova Lee, Brianna Petersen, Kiara Petersen, Gavin Lee, Kaci Kranson, Madison Kranson, Cole Kranson, Kylie Kranson, Kadence Harris, Shanah Harris, Eli Harris, Olivia Richmond; brother, Bert Rosenthal, Margate, New Jersey; and sister, Sheila Rosenthal, Wilkes-Barre.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Rosenberg Funeral Chapel Inc., 348 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, with Rabbi Larry Kaplan and Cantor Ahron Abraham officiating. Interment will be in Temple Israel Cemetery, Dennison Street, Swoyersville. Shiva will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and noon to 3 p.m. Friday at 1 Reliance Drive, Wilkes-Barre.
For more information, visit www.rosenbergfuneralchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jacqueline Kranson
Fay Stein
December 12, 2024
Always in my heart
Shanah Harris
April 9, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Love you. RIP
Fay Stein
December 11, 2023
She was such a wonderful woman who lite the room with love and warmth. I think of her and her kind words. Miss those moments in my life.
Fay Stein
December 13, 2020
Always remembered and loved. She wanted me to be more than just a friend to Blair since my teens! I cherish her love . She reared two wonderful men and the times spent with her family is always in my heart.
Larry & Sue Reynolds
December 22, 2014
We were very sad to hear that Jackie passed away. She always treated us like being one of the family and we will miss her. Our condolences to all the family.
Alan and Debbie Zelkowitz
December 19, 2014
So sorry to learn that Mrs. Kranson has passed. She was a wonderful lady and much more than a friend to me and our family. Our sympathy goes out to the Kranson and Rosenthal families.
Fay Stein
December 19, 2014
Your mom was a wonderful woman..she was the light of your family, the candle that will never go out, the heart that I always held dear. I thought of her always as I do her boys. May her love always shine in your eyes and her memories comfort you in her passing.
Roberta,Cohen Tillinger
December 18, 2014
Dear Saul,Family,Bert and Sheila. There are no words. Just just to let you know my heart is with you.
Jesse Carter
December 18, 2014
Mr. Kranson, Douglas and all Family Members,
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies on the death of Mrs. Kranson
December 18, 2014
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Sandy and Av Himelstein
Eddie Kranson
December 18, 2014
I was deeply sadened to hear of my Aunt Jackie's passing. I will always remember her as a kind,loving and wonderful person. Sincere condolences to my Uncle Saul, cousins Blair, Doug,Sheila and Burt.
December 18, 2014
Our condolences to Saul, Blair, Doug, Sheila and the rest of the family. I am heartbroken at the loss of this wonderful woman. Natalie & Barry Rosen
Eddie Kranson
December 18, 2014
I was deeply sadned to learn of my Aunt Jackie's passing. I will always remember her as a loving sweet,wonderful and kind soul who will be greatly mised by her family and friends. My sincere condolences go out to my Uncle Saul and cousins Blair and Doug, Sheila
and Burt.
Berni Smallcomb
December 17, 2014
We love you Jacki, and will miss you terribly. You were both beautiful inside and out. The lady with CLASS and so much love for everyone.
Greenberg
December 17, 2014
May peace and strength be with you all at this difficult time!
---Sandy & Marty Greenberg and Family
Bonnie & Joe Omashel
December 17, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Saul, Doug and Sheila. Jackie was a wonderful woman and always had so much love in her heart for everyone. She will be missed. May she rest in peace. Bonnie & Joe Omashel
Jay Seeherman
December 17, 2014
Deepest condolences on your loss.
Beth Grossman
December 17, 2014
My family is so sad to hear of Jackie's passing. SHe was a wonderful kind woman and we loved her. She was a best friend to my mom and great wife, mother and sister. Saul and Sheila please accept our condolences from me, Steve, Julie Michelle, and Brett. Love, Beth Grossman
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