Jane (Donovan) Winkler, 71, died Monday morning in Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Taylor. She is the wife of Art “Bud” Winkler, Scranton. The couple was married 53 years.
Born in Scranton daughter of the late Michael and Alice Judge Donovan she was a graduate of Scranton Central High School. Jane loved the beach and the warmth of the sun. She enjoyed the casinos at Atlantic City, shopping, puzzles, playing Scrabble and the hunt for the perfect Waterford Christmas ornament.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter Kelly Linko and husband Joseph, Winter Haven Fl; two sons Scott Winkler, and wife Marie, Harmony, FL, Christian Winkler, Jermyn; a sister Mary Ellen Schreck and husband Robert, Miramar, FL; grandchildren, Justin Winkler, Renee Larocque, Rachel Winkler, Christian Winkler, Jr., and Samantha Linko.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Simone Larocque
The family would like to thank Dr. Barry Minora and the staff of the Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for providing compassionate care for the past 6 years.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
Time for a beer, Jane – You’ve earned it. Its five o’clock somewhere, not that it ever mattered! We had fun!
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Andrew Kettel
May 2, 2018 at 6:15 amI’m very sorry for the passing of Mrs Winkler. May she have peace and joy with God and all the Saint. God bless the family
William Santarsiero
May 2, 2018 at 8:28 amSo sorry for your loss. I miss our childhood on dead man’s hill behind your house. Condolences to your families from the Santarsiero’s.
Mary Lou Sealey
May 2, 2018 at 9:36 amBud,
The exquisite and beautiful picture of Jane in this morning’s Times-Tribune is just like I have always remembered her. And then there was her wonderful sense of humor I could never forget either.
How hard it must have been for both of you since you told me all those years ago about Jane’s condition. I often wondered how it was going but never saw you to ask. I thought you moved to Florida for some reason.
Please accept my sympathy for your great loss. Let the fact that Jane is at peace be of some comfort to you now.
Keeping you and Jane in my prayers.
margie matylewicz Hunter
May 2, 2018 at 7:59 pmCondolences from and old friend from junior high school. Jane was a great person and dear friend. May she rest in the Lords arms. God bless your family
Marilyn Barber Hiller & Bill Hiller
May 2, 2018 at 10:23 pmDear Jane and Family,
Oh, the memories you’ve given me today!! I think we were together our entire K-12 school career- what a GOOD, long, FUN time that was! And then I had the good fortune of teaching Christian at our alma mater – Whittier School! Bill and I were reminiscing today and had a laugh remembering chatting with you when you worked at Boscov’s, which you told us to do ‘on the sly’ and quickly ‘cuz you were called on the carpet for being too friendly to store customers – go figure!! Thanks for the memories – always loved ya’ and always will!!
And, very sincere condolences. God Bless.
JohnPaul Volinsky
May 3, 2018 at 6:49 amSo sorry for your loss….may she rest in peace…..
Paul and Mary Lou DelVecchio
May 3, 2018 at 8:32 amThe Winkler Family,
Paul and I were so sorry to hear of Jane’s passing. We have so many fun memories of time spent with all of you. She was a wonderful lady with a great sense of humor. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Cindy Morris
May 3, 2018 at 10:23 pmHugs, prayers and love are sent to all of the family.
lou Palazzi Jr.
May 5, 2018 at 9:01 pmWonderful neighbor, friend, person, and first class American. Sorry for your troubles. I always enjoyed talking to her and sharing our friendship.
Lou Palazzi Jr. and family