Veronica Hannis

Veronica Theresa (Dalton) Hannis, "Vera," 88, of Wilkes-Barre, began her eternal life Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Allied Services' Respite Unit in Wilkes-Barre.

Born Oct. 18,1937, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Veronica (Kane) Dalton.

Vera worked as a supervisor in housekeeping and laundry at the Best Western Genetti Hotel and Convention Center in Wilkes-Barre for over 30 years.

Her greatest joy came from watching her family grow and welcoming her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence D. Hannis Sr., "Doug"; her son, Lawrence D. Hannis Jr., "Larry"; her brothers, Robert, James, Francis, Joseph John, Patrick, and Thomas; her sister, Margaret Trzeciak, "Peggy"; and her granddaughter, Holly Ann Elmy.

She is survived by her sister, Mary (Dalton) Drevenak, of Wilkes-Barre; her three daughters, Patricia Gregg, of Wilkes-Barre Twp.; Dorothy Elmy and her husband, Henry, of Sugar Notch; Margaret Pstrak and her husband, Gregory, of Hanover Twp.; grandchildren, Hannah Gregg, of Wilkes-Barre Twp.; Henry Elmy Jr. and wife, Heather, of Sugar Notch; Nicole (Elmy) Rossick and husband, Mark, of Dallas; Matthew Elmy and wife, Mary Kate, of Hanover Twp.; Gregory Pstrak Jr. and wife, Beth Ann, of Libertyville, Ill.; Joshua Pstrak and wife, Michele, of Mountain Top; Kristen (Pstrak) Sickle and her husband, Nathan, of Mountain Top; and Colleen (Pstrak) Honse and her husband, Jacob, of Tower City; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Brendyn, Camryn, Avery, Briar Rose, Rhys, Adalee, Myla, and Fletcher; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; and her pet Parakeet, Daisy Mae.

At her request, no services will be held. Private arrangements have been made from Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre.

The family would like to give thanks to the Staff of Medical Oncology Assocs. of Kingston and the Staff of Allied Services of Wilkes-Barre's Palliative/Hospice/Respite Units for their wonderful care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to honor Vera's memory, a cause very near and dear to her heart.