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John R. Hughes

March 11, 1947 — February 6, 2020

John R. Hughes, 72, of Wilkes-Barre died Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Born March 11, 1947 in Wilkes-Barre he was the son of the late Robert E. and Ann Paciga Hughes.

John was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School.

John proudly served our country as a sailor of the United States Navy from 1966 to 1970.

An enthusiastic hunter and fisherman, John was a fan of Eagles football, a good cook, and a trivia master. He enjoyed hosting dart parties for family and friends.

John was the third-generation proprietor of the Oregon Inn in Wilkes-Barre for forty-five years.

John will be greatly missed by his son, Adam of Dillsburg; sisters, Carol Carpenter of Shrewsbury, Karen Fritzges of Trucksville, Annette and her husband John Wallace of Plymouth Township, and Robin and her husband Daniel Chabot of Gananoque, Ontario; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Celebration of John's Life will be held Monday, February 10, 2020 with visitation from 3 to 6 PM at McLaughlin's, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre.

Memories and condolences may be shared with John's family at www.celebratehislife.com
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