Obituaries

Jean M. Habeeb, 87, died Thursday evening at the Golden Living Center, East Mountain, Wilkes-Barre. Her husband of 56 years, was George R. Habeeb, who died May 16, 2008.
Born November 29, 1928 in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late Joseph and Christina Habib Yazbeck, she was a graduate of GAR High School, class of 1946.
Surviving are a brother, George Yazbeck, Bethlehem, sister, Ann Hassy, Wilkes-Barre, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Selma Ameen.
A family graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 AM in Sacred Heart Cemetery, West Scranton, to be conducted by Msgr. Francis J. Marini, Saint Ann Maronite Church Pastor.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge.