Kathy Jean Edwards-Hernandez

November 2, 2025

Kathy Jean Edwards-Hernandez, 58, of Hunlock Creek, passed away on Sunday November 2, 2025, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

She was born in Nanticoke, the daughter of the late John and Jean Jones Edwards. She was a graduate of Northwest Area High School. She was employed by Cigna Insurance Company in the medical billing department.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gary Neary Sr., and a brother John Edwards.

Surviving are her husband Rogelio (Poncho) Hernandez, brother Doug Edwards and his wife Frances of Hunlock Creek, stepchildren Gary Neary Jr., Rogelio Hernandez Jr. and his girlfriend Mikayla both of Hunlock Creek, extended family Marsha and Randy Richardson of Nanticoke, goddaughter Layla Aleski of Michigan.

In Keeping with Kathy's wishes, a private graveside service will be held in Edge Hill Cemetery, West Nanticoke. There will be no calling hours.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Charles L. Cease Funeral Home, 634 Reyburn Road, Shickshinny.

For online condolences, please visit www.clceasefuneralhome.com.