Obituaries

June 6, 2025

Doris Kushner

WILKES-BARRE — Doris M. Kushner, 95, formerly of Kingston, passed away peacefully Thursday (June 5, 2025) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport.

Arrangements are under direction of Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services.

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