Philip L. Barnes, 21, of Susquehanna, PA went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2013. He is survived by his loving parents, Eric and Rebecca Kliewer Barnes.

Philip is also survived by five siblings, Desiree Barnes Stone and Brad, Daphne Barnes, Cameron Barnes, Annabella Barnes, and David Barnes; four foster siblings; maternal grandfather, David Kliewer; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members.

Philip was employed with WEB Construction and also as a dance and acro teacher with Windwood Hill Dance Academy. He was very intelligent and was a member of National Honor Society, graduating from Susquehanna Community High School in 2010. Philip was also musically inclined, playing guitar, singing, and composing on the piano. He was actively involved in competitive dance and acrobatics through his school years.

A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at the First Baptist Church, 695 Jackson Avenue, Susquehanna, PA. Friends may call from 10 until the start of the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc.

Maria F. Diaz, age 88, of New Milford, Harford Township died Monday at Saint Mary’s Villa Nursing Home in Elmhurst.

Her husband, Manuel Diaz Sr., passed away in 2006.

Born in Porto Moniz, Madiera Island, Portugal; she is the daughter of the late Manuel F. and Maria Pontes Camara Fernandes.

She was a member of Saint Patrick’s Church in Nicholson and had operated the family dairy farm with her late husband.

Maria is survived by four daughters, Catherine Foltz and husband Garry of New Milford, Cecelia Zammita of Largo, Florida, Josephine Diaz of Dunmore and Gloria Conway and husband Vince of Kingsley; five sons, Maurice, Manuel Jr., and Anthony all of New Milford, Benedict of Nicholson, and John of Kingsley; two sisters, Olinda Camara of Port Washington, N.Y., and Solange Fernandes of Clarks Summit; twenty grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Maria was predeceased by a daughter, Maria A. Diaz.

A Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Father Thomas Petro, will be held at the convenience of the family in Saint Patrick’s Church in Nicholson.

Interment will take place in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Nicholson.

Visitation will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Saint Joseph’s Center in Dunmore.

Arrangements by the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.

For online condolences, www.litwinfuneralhome.com.

Robert (RG) McNamara, Sr., 86, life-time resident of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, took his last detour on life’s journey. After an extended illness, RG passed away to join the rest of the heavenly McNamara’s Band. He leaves behind his loving and caring wife, Mary Dantini McNamara and his children and their families who will revere him and cherish his memory forever: Robert and Carol (Klaiber) McNamara, Jr., Susquehanna, PA and grandson Stephen; Br. Patrick McNamara, fms, Marist Brothers-Chicago, IL; Dennis and Jane (Rouse) McNamara and granddaughters, Dr. Erin and Alison, New Milford, PA; Maureen McNamara and special friend Roland Ausborn and grandchildren, Mallorie, Dallas, and Robb , Aurora, NY; Ann McNamara and special Corey Reeves, Endicott, NY.

Born in April, 1927, in Susquehanna, PA, to Mary Connelly McNamara and Thomas McNamara, RG loved West Hill, his town, his life, and his family. Most relatives and neighbors of Bob’s generation have predeceased him, including his parents, his sisters, Rosemary Berger and Dolores Johnston and brothers, Thomas and Patrick.        

From the time he was a young man, RG loved the outdoors! There was no outdoor sport, clambake, bbq or parade that he didn’t thoroughly enjoy. He was especially fond of fishing, hunting, gardening and golfing. Bobby was a devout Roman Catholic, and a member of St. John the Evangelist Church. He attended St. John School and graduated from Laurel Hill Academy in 1945. Following the death of his brother Patrick in WWII, Bob enlisted in the US Navy. After his time in service, he immediately returned to his hometown. Bobby joined and worked at the American Legion Post where he met his future bride, Mary Dantini. Soon after, Bob was hired by the Erie Railroad and worked as a conductor and yardman until the company moved on in the 1970’s. At that time, Bob joined the US Postal Service as a mail carrier.

RG was a “man of many hats.” Although he loved his hunting, fishing and golfing hats the best, he was a mailman, a railroader, a union rep, a Democratic committeeman, a Street Commissioner, a Councilman, a Constable, a Knight of Columbus, a fireman, an ambulance driver, a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (his Irish Derby), and his favorite role, a husband, a father to his five children and grandfather to his six grandchildren.

His few remaining Irish cousins include Dorothy Manley , Indiana, and James McGuane, Jr. , Florida. RG’s extended family include his many loving in-laws, Josephine Dantini Buell, Binghamton, NY; Carolina Dantini Stein, Susquehanna, PA; Joseph and Donna Dantini, Sayre, PA; Julie Dantini, Laurel Lake, PA; nephews and nieces and short-tailed relations throughout the land; and many dear friends and classmates who all can recount wonderful stories of RG’s wit, love of music, singing, dancing and good times.

The family will receive friends at Hennessey's Funeral Home 747 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna, PA 18847 (570) 853-3127 on Tuesday December 17, 3-7pm. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at St. John Church, 15 E. Church St., on Wednesday December 18 at 11am; followed by burial service at St. John Cemetery, Susquehanna, PA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 who provided care for Robert throughout the past months or to a charity of choice.