\t\t\tBeverly M. Banks \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Beverly M. Banks, 73, of Glen Lyon, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, following a brave battle with Multiple Sclerosis.<\/p>\n
\nBorn July 20, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Augusta Tina Pantaloni Kanyuck.<\/p>\n
\nShe attended the Newport Township schools and was a graduate of John S. Fine High School, class of 1970; received Bachelor\u2019s degree from former Mansfield Sate College 1974, and her Master\u2019s degree and Reading Specialist certificate from College Misericordia, 1978.<\/p>\n
\nBeverly was an educator at Greater Nanticoke Area School District for over 30 years until her retirement in 2005. She also was the owner and proprietor of The Variety Stop in Glen Lyon for over 20 years.<\/p>\n
\nBeverly belonged to the Pennsylvania and National Education Association, as well as Pennsylvania State Employee Retirement System; was a member of American Legion Womens Auxiliary and was an honorary member of the Newport Township Lions Club.<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her fianc, David Guard on September 13, 2003.<\/p>\n
\nBev is survived by many friends and family. Friendships are a source of joy and strength. She shared unforgettable moments and bond with friends such as: Donna Lee Hischak, Barb and Ed Zaborney, Shirley and Jim Zubritski, and Susan and Jim Rhinehammer, who stood by her through life\u2019s journey. Friendship isn\u2019t about whom you have known the longest\u2014It is about who came and never left your side.<\/p>\n
\nA Funeral Service will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. from Dinelli Family Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad Street, Nanticoke with Chaplain Lori Welch Robinson, of Serenity Hospice, officiating.<\/p>\n
\nViewing and visitation hours will be Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.<\/p>\n
\nPrivate interment will be in Hanover Green Cemetery.<\/p>\n
\nIn lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Beverly\u2019s memory to: Mill Memorial Library, 495 E. Main Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634, or Serenity Hospice, 1170 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.<\/p>\n