Obituaries

Marette Rae Hamby, 63, of Jermyn passed away peacefully Friday, April 28, 2017 at home surrounded by family. She is survived by her beloved husband, Mark Hamby. Wed on November 2, 1974, the couple were married for 42 years.
Born in Troy, PA on April 26, 1954, daughter of the late Raymond and Merriel Vannoy Hickok, Marette was a graduate of Troy Area High School.
She enjoyed knitting, spending time with her family and friends and teaching others about the Bible. After courageously battling cancer for 14 years, now at peace, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is also survived by four sons, Kristoffer Hamby and wife Starr of West Wyoming, Matthew Hamby and wife Kendal of Clarks Summit., Philip Hamby and wife Kathryn of Pittston and Aaron Hamby and wife Sarah of Eynon; three grandchildren: Sadie, Payton and Aurora Hamby; eight siblings, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, May 6th, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Wilkes-Barre at 2pm. There will a private interment at the Porter Road Cemetery in Troy Pa.
Arrangements are under the care of the Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 N. Main ave., Scranton.