Lawrence Hannis, Jr.

Lawrence D. Hannis, Jr., 60, Miners Mills formally Hanover Twp passed away, Thursday, March 7, 2019 at his residence. Born in Wilkes-Barre he was the son of the former Veronica Dalton and the late Lawrence (Doug) Hannis Sr. He was a graduate of Hanover High School. He was employed in the culinary department of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital for many years as well as Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for a short time later in his career. Larry was an associate member of American Legion Post #609, Lee Park. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Sharon Hannis, with whom he celebrated 25 years of marriage, his father Doug Hannis and niece Holly Ann Elmy. Surviving are his wife the former Gwyneth Sioux Mallory, at home.  Sisters, Dorothy Elmy and her husband Henry, Patricia Gregg, Margaret Pstrak and her husband Greg, many nieces and nephews, Art Richardson, who was like a son to Larry, and his dog Maxx.
Funeral will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas.