Funeral Homes in Plymouth, PA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Mark Duda (coach).

Plymouth is an incorporated borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States, 4 miles (6 km) west of Wilkes Barre, on the Susquehanna River. Prior to its incorporation in 1866, it was part of Plymouth Township, established in 1769 by the Susquehanna Company and claimed by Connecticut based on the charter of that colony. The Pennamite-Yankee War was fought in the environs.Plymouth is situated in the rich hard coal fields of Pennsylvania. Coal was first shipped in 1807. In the past, the chief products of its industrial establishments included mining drilling machines, miners' squibs, silk hosiery, and lumber products. In 1890, Plymouth's population was 9,340; its population peaked in 1910 at 16,996. The population was 5,951 at the 2010 census.

Plymouth Obituaries

It was noted by New Haven Register on May 30th, 2021 that Walter T Jr Sova died in Connecticut.  Sova was 94 years old and was born in Plymouth, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Walter T Jr's life.

It was revealed by News Herald on April 3rd, 2019 that Edward Joseph Raczkowski passed on in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Raczkowski was 92 years old and was born in Plymouth, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Edward Joseph's life.

It was noted by Morning Times on May 22nd, 2018 that John C Johnson passed on in Sebastian, Florida.  Johnson was 85 years old and was born in Plymouth, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor John C's life.

It was noted by The Roanoke Times & World News on June 5th, 2016 that Frances Catherine "Rusty" Rice (Brennan) died in Blacksburg, Virginia.  Ms. Rice was 95 years old and was born in Plymouth, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Frances Catherine "Rusty"'s life.

It was reported on June 1st, 2015 that Caroline Piscotty perished in Niagara Falls, New York.  Piscotty was 92 years old and was born in Plymouth, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Caroline's life.

It was reported by Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier on October 12th, 2014 that Michael John Jr Siberski passed away in Waverly, Iowa.  Siberski was 79 years old and was born in Plymouth, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Michael John Jr's life.

It was disclosed on August 19th, 2013 that Arnott Lewis Jr "Al" Jones died in Plymouth, Pennsylvania.  Jones was 93 years old and was born in Shreveport, LA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Arnott Lewis Jr "Al"'s life.

It was noted by Pacifica Tribune on May 29th, 2013 that Rose M Barnoski perished in California.  Barnoski was 96 years old and was born in Plymouth, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Rose M's life.

It was written by The Daily Journal on April 11th, 2013 that Ira L "Buddy" Milburn died in Vineland, New Jersey.  Milburn was 68 years old and was born in Plymouth, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ira L "Buddy"'s life.

It was noted by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on March 27th, 2013 that Carol J Jones passed on in Bradenton, Florida.  Jones was 86 years old and was born in Plymouth, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Carol J's life.

History

Coal was first shipped in 1807. In 1900, 13,649 people lived in Plymouth, in 1910, 16,996 stayed here; in 1920, 16,500; and 15,507 people lived here in 1940. It is situated in the rich Anthracite coal coal fields of the State. It was settled in 1766 by the Susquehanna Company and was claimed by Connecticut based on the charter of that colony. The population was 6,507 at the 2000 census.