Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Frank Handley Obituary
WEST WYOMING — Frank J. Handley Jr., 65, of West Wyoming, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
He was born in Kingston, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Maceyko) Handley. He was a 1969 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. Frank was self-employed as a master plumber for over 40 years. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was a member of the NRA and enjoyed collecting antique fishing lures.
Frank is survived by his wife, the former Grace Hinz, with whom he would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sept. 10; daughters, Lisa Stout and her husband, Brian, of Wapwallopen, Leslie Risko, of Luzerne; son, Frank Handley III, of West Wyoming; grandchildren, Joey and Colton Stout and Natalie Risko; sisters, Jane Beard and her husband, Robert, of N.J., Dorothy Panzak and her husband, Bernard, of Berwick, Maureen Sebastinas, and her husband, Thomas, of Reading, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be at noon Saturday from the A.J. Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston. Friends may call 9 a.m. to time of service. Interment will be in the St. Ignatius Cemetery, Pringle.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Medical Oncology Associates, Prescription Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Frank Handley
Sponsored by Cheryl-Ann E Young.
Cheryl-Ann Young
July 24, 2024
Dear Frank,
Your Grace is finally with you.
love,
Casey
Donna & Dave Schreffler
January 16, 2024
We can´t believe it´s been 7yrs. We are sure it seems like yesterday for you. Sending hugs & prayers to you and your family. Hope you are all doing well.
Love,
Dave&Donna Schreffler
Grace Handley
January 15, 2024
I can't believe it's 7 years since you are gone. I think of you every day. I miss you every day. My love for you is never ending! Until we're together again you will always be in my heart. Love, Grace
Karen. Mazut
July 24, 2023
Frank was a great and wonderful man. Whom I never forgot the moment we met in high school. What happened. Frank you looked so wonderful the last time I saw you in 2013. I am going to miss you. You made such an impression. On me. Which I will never forget. Love you and will always miss you.
Karen Mazur
July 23, 2023
Remember frank I saw you in the elevator. In 2013. You knew right away it was me your class mate Karen. And I certainly. Knew it was you frank. After 50 years. You looked so great . What happened in just 3 years. Wow.. you are one person. From school that I never forgot. You still looked the same way. I'll miss you .. love. Karen.
Dave & Donna Schreffler
August 4, 2022
We can´t believe it´s been 5yrs. Already. We think of him often & we think of you Grace & your family also. Sending love & hugs to you all.
Cheryl-Ann Young
August 28, 2021
Dear Grace and all Frank´s family,
It´s hard to believe that Frank left us 5 years ago.
I have such fond memories of him helping me with all my pumping issues! We shared many a cup of coffee at my kitchen table!
Peace be with you all!
Casey
Dave & Donna Schreffler
August 4, 2021
Grace we think about Frank often & still can´t believe he is gone. We think about all the good times we all had together. He was such a great guy & we send you much love & heartfelt prayers to you and your family.
Cheryl-Ann Young
August 5, 2019
I cant believe 3 years have passed by. I remember all the great times I had with him drinking coffee while Nick did all the work!
Blessing to you & your family Grace!
Love hugs and prayers,
Casey and family
August 10, 2017
Hon,
I love you and miss you terribly.
All my love, Grace xxoo
December 10, 2016
Frankie,
I can't believe your gone, what a good man and an example to all of a great husband father fisherman plumber friend.
Sorry I waited so long to get together with you again to go fishing.
Frank Tonart
September 2, 2016
I want to send a heartfelt thank you to all who sent messages of condolences to me and my family. Frank touched many lives and will continue to do so through our memories of him. He loved to tell fishing and hunting stories. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family above all. He was a true and loyal friend to so many. He will be greatly missed. Thank you also for your support and generousity. He would have been so touched to know the effect he had on so many people. Thank you all for everything. Love, Grace and family.
Mary Ann Butkiewicz Dennis
August 13, 2016
Frank was my plumber for many years and I always enjoyed his visits when we would talk about "the good old days". I knew Frank when I was in high school and I remember he painted my family home one summer. He always talked about fishing and hunting when he worked at my house. He was a wonderful person and I'm very sorry for your loss.
Linda Eicke Fuller
August 12, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Grew up on Division St. Together. God bless.
Louise Cheek
August 12, 2016
Dear Grace and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With sympathy
Peter Shuleski
August 12, 2016
Frankie and I grew up together as children,neighbors and friends. Simpler times, playing games most kids never heard of. It wasn't cool to hang around with younger kids, Frankie included us. It was the best to be picked for his side. The kind person he was and remained. He always made time to come to the aid of a neighbor,especially my Mom and Dad. Frank's friendly smile and kind personality will be greatly missed by all he touched. Good bye Frankie. So sorry Grace, best wishes to you and your family.
Joseph Gozikowski
August 12, 2016
To all of Frank's family, our deepest sympathy. Remembering him many a day sitting at our table,he and Joe and the guys fixing the world!!We had no idea he was not well and actually were just talking about him last weekend.We will be there in the morning.Enjoy your memories that were made for a reason....you will always have him close...a great friend. Joe and Alberta Gozikowski
Cheryl-Ann E Young
August 12, 2016
Dear Grace, Lisa, Leslie, Frankie & all Frank's family,
I was so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I wish I could be there with you.
May all your memories comfort you during this
difficult time.
Rest in peace my friend.
love,
Casey & family
August 12, 2016
Dear Handley Family, We were so saddened to hear of your loss; please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Bob, Marbee & Chris Sulitka
Nick Horvath
August 12, 2016
I will always remember Boz as a great friend of the Horvath family. Him and my dad are now together again...
Reber Family
August 11, 2016
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
The rain fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
August 11, 2016
What can I possibly say about this man that I have known for almost 43 years and loved him like a brother? That he adored his wife (my sister Grace) and was a wonderful father to his 3 children, Lisa, Leslie and Frankie or that his 3 grandchildren brought so much joy into his life. He loved getting away to do some hunting or fishing when work would allow and brought home some really nice catches. I will miss you my brother and GODSPEED.
Terri Handley
August 11, 2016
Thinking of you all. Wish I could come home and give you all hugs. I'm so sad to hear about frankie. He was a great guy. I'm going to miss seeing him. Love you all.
Kathy Light
August 11, 2016
Thanks for all the fishing advice and lures! Rest peacefully Hanna, your memory and smile will last forever!. Xoxo
Randy Myers
August 11, 2016
To my oldest friend, brother from another mother, you will be missed every day. Until we meet again my friend....
My heart felt condolances to Grace, Lisa, Leslie, Frank and family. Always remember, we always do what we need to for family! Love Randy
August 11, 2016
Dave and I are so sorry for your loss. We had some great times together. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Dave&Donna Schreffler
The Vender family
August 11, 2016
Honest, hard working, dependable and just a pleasure to do business with as our plumber. But what our family most enjoyed, was getting to know him as a person. So grateful our boys got to know this gentleman.
Sheri Thomas Crouter
August 11, 2016
My heart and prayers go out to Mrs. Handley, Lisa, Leslie and Frank Jr. I'm very sorry for your loss.
teresa wilk
August 11, 2016
Lisa and family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Trish Misiura
August 11, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss.
August 11, 2016
Will miss working and hunting with you good friend
Tom Thomas Fla.
August 11, 2016
Please accept my condolences. Frank was a true sportsman that I always enjoying talking to about fishing.
Dick, Kristin, Zachary & Kaitlin Connolly
Dunedin, FL
Jim O'Connor
August 11, 2016
Good man. Honest.
Jen Romanowski
August 11, 2016
Lesley and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful person and hard worker. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrible time.
August 11, 2016
Dear Grace and Family,
So sorry to read of your loss. I am on vacation and unable to attend the viewing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Molly Crossin
Lisa
August 11, 2016
Thank God for you, Dad.....the wind beneath my wings.
August 11, 2016
Leslie,
Very sorry for the loss of your Dad.
I know how close you were to him.
He will always be in your heart and you in his. God Bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Linda Hennigan
August 11, 2016
Memories of Frank (Bazz) go back to Maple Avenue School:kickball,safety patrol,building plastic model cars. A man of honesty and integrity.Thanks for the great memories and for sharing a part of your life with me.
Bob Cunningham
Tom & Kim Thomas
August 11, 2016
Frank was a good man and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Grace, Lisa, Leslie, Frank Jr and the families.
Lisa
August 11, 2016
Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.
Will Price
August 11, 2016
God bless you Frank and may you always have a pole in the water and tight lines. It was a pleasure swapping stories with you at the counter all these years!
Max Benjamin
August 11, 2016
Very sad to hear about Frank's passing..Enjoyed our conversations at Konefal's in past years....Frank did a number of plumbing jobs at the house-always took the time to explain things; appreciated his honesty and his excellent work....RIP......
Tom Yancy
August 11, 2016
Rip Frank. One of the nicest person you would want to meet. Always smiling!
August 10, 2016
Rest in peace Bazz .. Sorry to hear of your passing, deepest sympathy to your family.
Claudette Bartorillo
August 10, 2016
So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Frank was in my graduating class-WVW'69. He was always a nice and friendly, quiet man but always had a smile on his face!
Margie & Henry Pretzman
August 10, 2016
So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was a wonderful, honest, hard-working man who loved his family. God be with you at this time.
Showing 1 - 47 of 47 results
Make a Donation
in Frank Handley's name
Memorial Events
for Frank Handley
How to support Frank'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 Frank Handley'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
