Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

E. Blake Collins Funeral Home - Wilkes-Barre

159 George Avenue

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Jacqueline Egroff Obituary

Jacqueline G. Egroff, 89, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Jan. 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Feb. 6, 1935, in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Cronauer Slauzis. Jacqueline was a graduate of Marymount High School and was employed for many years as a waitress at Aldino's Manor and Lowes Restaurant.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Dybach, and by her sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Thomas Jantz.

Surviving are her husband, Robert Egroff; loving daughter, Elizabeth Collotty and her companion, Gene Panatieri, Hanover Township; son, Nicholas Cronauer, Fla.; grandchildren, Tonya White and husband, Desmond; Angelina Collotty and husband, Paul; Kim Kaminski and husband, Brian; Nicholas Brisk and wife, Mary; great-grandchildren, Autumn Kaminski, Ruby White, Emmett and Ari Isaacson, and William and Emma Brisk; son-in-law, William Dybach; sister, Sharon Slauzis; and brother, John Slausiz and his wife, Bonnie, Myrtle Beach, Fla.

Private funeral services will be held. Condolences can be sent at www.eblakecollins.com.

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

Published by Times Leader from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
for Jacqueline Egroff

Not sure what to say?





3 Entries

Joseph Speziale. Mountaintop, PA

February 4, 2026

Bob, sorry for your loss.
R. I. P. Jacqueline

Tony Alberti

January 30, 2026

Betty & family-Sending ally love to you. Rest well, Jackie.

Gene Panatieri

January 30, 2026

I will miss you, Jackie. You were always surprising to me. Always busting me but put a smile on my face all the time you´re such a good person rest in peace my mother-in-law.

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in Jacqueline Egroff's name

Memorial Events
for Jacqueline Egroff

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:

E. Blake Collins Funeral Home - Wilkes-Barre

159 George Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

How to support Jacqueline's loved ones
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
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

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
How to Write an Obituary

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

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
Ways to honor Jacqueline Egroff's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

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

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

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

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