Obituary of Laverna Segear

Laverna Warner Segear, age 100, of Lehman Township, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Wilkes-Barre on August 18, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Cragle Warner Laverna graduated from Lehman High School in 1939. She was employed by the General Cigar Factory in Kingston. She enjoyed camping with her husband Melvin at Otawonda Campground as well as yard sales. In addition to her parents, Laverna was preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Sowerby, Betty Carter, and an infant sister, Phyllis She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Melvin Segear; sons, Richard Mekeel and Jean of Florida; daughter, Joann Mekeel of Florida; sister, Hilda Silver and husband Frank of Catawissa; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family from Memorial Shrine Park Arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek Memorial donations may be made to Residential Hospice, 100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 101, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050