Beverly J. Collins
, Pennsylvania
August 30, 2026
Beverly Joan Collins, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, died on August 31, 2026, at the age of 91 years old. Ms. Collins and her twin, Jean Collins (d. 2017), were born on March 16, 1935. She was the final surviving member of her nuclear family, having been predeceased by her parents, Mathew and Sadie Ann Collins as well as her siblings; Mathew Collins Jr., Sadie Vaughters, Elizabeth Miller, Robert Collins, Mattibelle Harris, Gloria Stokes, Agnes Cornish, Doris Young, and Arlene Bonnette.In 1960, Ms. Collins graduated as a member of the first commencement of Practical Nurses Training Program from Wilkes City College and became a Licensed Practical Nurse later that same year. She pursued her passion for doing hair and opened Collins Barbershop in 1979. Over 3 decades, Collins Barbershop was not only a place to get hair done, but hub for information and inspiration.Ms. Collins loved the Lord and served Mt. Zion Baptist…
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Jr. David S. Carpenter
, Pennsylvania
October 6, 2026
David S. Carpenter, Jr., 37 of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He was born in Wilkes-Barre the son of Patricia Carpenter and the late David S. Carpenter, Sr.He was a graduate of G.A.R. High School and worked as a chef in several Wilkes-Barre restaurants.David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert and Emily Howe and Charles and Regina Carpenter.David’s passion was collecting and playing Pokemon with friends.Surviving in addition to his mother are his daughter Leah Carpenter; sisters Melissa Carpenter and her partner Phil, Brittany Carpenter and her partner Paul; nephew Jacob; nieces Julia, Brianna, Layla and Lily; Patricia longtime companion, Kerry Christman.A viewing will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. at E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the SPCA.
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