Obituary of Hugh Jones

Hugh Jones IV April 25, 2012 Hugh Jones IV died on Wednesday at home surrounded by his loving family. Resident of Harveys Lake, formerly of Edwardsville. Born January 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Hugh and Bertha Lohmann Jones III. Educated in Edwardsville school system, graduated from Wyoming Seminary, class of 1949 where he was captain of the football team. Attended Penn State University where he was a member of the football and boxing teams, and graduated from Eckel's College of Mortuary Science in Philadelphia. Enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps in 1952 serving during the Korean conflict. He owned and operated the Hugh Jones Funeral Home as the fourth generation of his family, located in Edwardsville and later in Kingston until his retirement. Life member and trustee of the Franklin Hose Co. #2 in Edwardsville and served as Fire Chief in Edwardsville for thirty five years. One of the founders of the Edwardsville Fire and Ambulance Association and first president of the unit. Commander of the West Side Mutual Aid Association for many years. Member of the Luzerne County Fire Chiefs Association and Six County Fire Association, Dr. Edwards Memorial Congregational Church in Edwardsville and formerly a trustee. He attended Evans Falls Methodist Church. A member of the Kingston Lodge #395 F. & A.M., American Legion Post #395 of Kingston, Irem Temple, Board of Directors of People National Bank in Edwardsville for thirty years and served as secretary of the board. Hugh was formerly the security chief at the West Side Mall. He was preceded in death by daughter Virgina K. Nahas in year 2000. Surviving are his wife of 58 years the former Marilyn L. Llewellyn, daughter Janet Jones Rosenbaum of Shavertown; son, Hugh Jones V of Harveys Lake; son-in-law Dr. George H. Nahas of Kingston. Grandchildren, Stacy Kovalycsik and husband Nick, Leslie K. Rosenbaum, Herbert G. Nahas, Marilyn A. Nahas and sister, Kay Ann Sutcliffe of Florida. Private funeral will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Friday from 4-6 PM at the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc. 568 Bennett St. Luzerne. Interment will be in Perrego Cemetery, Harveys Lake. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital C/O Attorney John Moses 120 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or SPCA of Luzerne County 524 E. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for his family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.