Paul Sachs

Paul B. Sachs, Jr., 73, of Kingston died Wednesday at Hospice Care of the VNA.

Born June 26, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Paul B. and Ilonwhy Lewis Sachs.

Paul was a 1956 graduate of Kingston High School. He continued his education, earning certificates in Literature from the University of Maryland and Fire Science from Luzerne County Community College.

He served four years in the United States Air Force.

Paul was a driver for the Kingston Fire Department for thirty years before retiring.

He was a member of Dorranceton United Methodist Church and a member of the board of American Legion Post 395 in Kingston.

During the late 1950s Paul led his band, The Del-Rays, as they played throughout the west coast.

Paul will be missed by his children, Roxanne of Orlando, Florida, Kimberly of Kingston and Paul of Atlanta, Georgia; his wife, Cristal Murphy Sachs and her children, Anthony, Destiny and Nadine Murphy; a sister, Bessie Wheatley; nieces, nephews and friends.

Reverend Nicholas Keeney will lead the Celebration of Paul’s Life on Saturday at 11 AM at McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in Stairville Cemetery in Dorrance Township.

Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Paul’s family at www.celebratehislife.com