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William Javer Obituary
WEST PITTSTON — William A. Javer, 76, of West Pittston, formerly of Harveys Lake, passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at Celtic Hospice, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Harveys Lake, he was the son of the late Tony and Helen Brin Javer. He was a graduate of Lake Noxen School in 1959 and later attended Williamsport Technical Institute where he received a degree as a machinist and tool and die maker.
The funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, from The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church, Harveys Lake. Interment will be at Perrego Cemetery, Harveys Lake. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Bill's family would like to thank Jane from Home Sweet Home; all of the staff at Senior Adult Daycare, Plains; the staff and therapy department at Highland Manor; nurses at Celtic Hospice; and the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center staff and doctors for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Cindy Foss
January 19, 2018
Shirley and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cindy Martin Foss, Eli Foss, Mary Martin and family
Olshemski Family
January 17, 2018
Dear Mrs Javer, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Stephen, Gaby, and Maddie have special memories of walking over to the store and buying ice cream and worms. Bill was always so patient & kind to them. Your family was such a big part of the Lake community. He will be missed
Michael & Mary Hronich
January 17, 2018
Tony,
Mary and I were sorry to read of your fathers passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Patricia (Kelly) & Randy Xenakis
January 16, 2018
Shirley & Family, so sorry to hearing of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. He was a wonderful person.
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Sherry Casterline Smith
January 16, 2018
Shirley and family, so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Such a nice, friendly person. So many pleasant memories of the store and the Lake. God Bless and take care.
Barbara and Charlie Besteder
January 16, 2018
Shirley and family, we are so sorry for your loss. When we drive by your store/homestead out the lake, we always remember you and Bill and the beautiful crafts you made together.Our neighborhood will treasure those memories!
Judy Szakalun
January 15, 2018
So very sorry for your loss Shirley.Bill was a great man. My love to you and your family.
johnny flynn
January 15, 2018
Shirley and family,
Bill was one of the nicest people on the lake.
Always was nice to me and my family.
So sorry for your lose.
January 15, 2018
To the family, so very sorry for your loss, your precious family will remain in our prayers. As you take each day one step at a time and hold on to the loving memories of your loved one, may God grant you strength to see each day through. 2 Corinthians 4:7
Phyllis Hoyt
January 15, 2018
Shirley, So sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Phyllis Hoyt.
Beverly and Bill Connolly
January 15, 2018
DEAR Shirley and Family; Please accept our deepest sympathy. It was with sadness that we learned of Bill's passing. Our prayers are with you. Beverly and Bill Connolly
David waligorski
January 15, 2018
Bill was a great Guy,sorry for your lost.
January 15, 2018
I'm so very sorry for your loss. We have so many items in our home that remind us of Bill and Javer's store. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Laurie Gwilliam Gover
Sandra Marie Serhan
January 15, 2018
Bill was an important part of our community at Harveys Lake. Bill will always live in our memories. It made my day to stop and get the paper and chat a bit. He always asked about my brothers. What a kind and wonderful person.
Jack Bulman
January 15, 2018
Shirley Rose and I are sorry to hear of Bills passing our prayers are with you.
Michael Waligorski
January 15, 2018
Sorry for your loss.
michael waligorski jr.
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