Lawrence J. Summerlin

Lawrence J. Summerlin, 74, of Luzerne passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024 at Commonwealth Health Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, youngest of the late Lawrence and Eleanor (Conway) Summerlin.

He was a graduate of Thomas A. Edison HS, Elizabeth, NJ, class of 1968. He worked for McCarthy Tire Service in Wilkes-Barre for 36 years and later worked for Lowe's.

To those that knew him he was Larry, an ever loyal father, husband and worker. He had a huge spot in his heart for his oldies, especially Elvis, and never changed the station in his car. He was a man of few words, choosing rather to let his personality shine through his attire—a lover of Hawaiian shirts, there was no such thing as too loud and he was particularly proud to wear the ones sewn by his wife. He dabbled in photography for a while and really took to adult coloring in recent years, adorning his house and his daughter's home with his masterpieces. He was always a hard worker and especially loved his job at Lowe's as he loved talking to people and was always ready to lend a helping hand.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Rita and Barbara Ann.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Lloyd Summerlin; children, Tracy Summerlin, Dickson City and Renee Summerlin, Luzerne and her wife, Jenn. Also surviving are his beloved cats, Lou and Smokey.

Private funeral services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: Luzerne County SPCA