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Eugene Ellis Obituary

Eugene L. "Gene" Ellis, 58, of Wilkes-Barre, died Dec. 6, 2025. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Visitation is set for 9 a.m. to service time.

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Published by Times Leader from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2025.

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Tony John

December 12, 2025

Dear Ellis family....
I'm saddened to know of Gene's passing. We had many conversations along with his Dad at Ellis Beer about anything & everything but especially sports.
He was a good man with a big personality & killer smile.

Robert Malarkey

December 11, 2025

Ellis Family sorry for your loss, Gene was a great guy...
Had a lot of good times with Gene and the gang at Buds or wherever we found a place to hang out at back in the day. Rest in peace Gene

Keegan family

December 11, 2025

We're so very sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers

Chris Campbell

December 11, 2025

Very sad to hear about Gene. my prayers go out to his family.
God bless you Buddy! R.I.P

Marty&Kathy Kane, Ft Myers, Fl

December 11, 2025

Dear Ellis Family: We would at this time like to extend our most sincere condolences on the passing of Gene. I knew Gene for years and he was a real gentleman to deal with. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family at this time.

Carol Claherty

December 10, 2025

Dear Mallory and Zach
Your Dad was one of the nicest people that I have ever met. Fly high Gene....May Your sweet memories give you comfort. Carol Claherty (Kara's aunt)

Janet Tabit Mihal

December 10, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Gene's death. May he rest in peace.

Lionel T Crawford

December 10, 2025

Although I have not seen you since 1985, when we graduated, I saw your name and it brought back fond memories of us playing basketball for G. A.R ,rest in peace, young man, my condolences to the family.

Sharon Koter-Heylek

December 10, 2025

I am saddened by the passing of Eugene He always had a smile and warm welcome to greet his cousins and friends. He will be missed and most of all remembered with love! May He Rest In Eternal Peace with Our Lird and his parents and very best friend and cousin JB

Ray & Jackie Arndt

December 10, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michael Khalife

December 10, 2025

Lee Ann, Joe, Lori and Families,
I an very sorry to hear of Gene's passing.
May he rest in peace.
Michael Khalife

George Shields, Cleveland Ohio

December 10, 2025

The Ellis family. I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing! Too young! My sympathies!

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Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home

89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA

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11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA

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