John J. Binker, 88, of the Hudson section of Plains Township, passed away Sunday morning, April 3, 2016 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Hudson, John was the son of the late Otto and Elizabeth (Mattick) Binker.

John attended Sacred Heart High School, Plains and was an Army Veteran of World War II, receiving the World War II Victory Medal.

He was employed for Wyoming Quality Beverage for 53 years before his retirement. He was a former member of the Hudson Servicemen’s Club, an avid bowler and sports fan. John was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church Plains, and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union, Local 401.

He and his wife the former Eleanor Bohinski celebrated 65 years of marriage on July 1, 2015.

Preceding John in death are his Brothers Joseph, Francis, Otto and Paul Binker and his Sisters Betty Catani, Dorothy DeAnthony, Julia Beretta and infant Sister Mary Binker.

Surviving in addition to John’s wife Eleanor are his Sister Mary Drew, Plains, Sisters-in-law Marie Kowalski and her husband Stanley, and Jenny Figel, several Nephews and Nieces.

The family would like to thank Dr. Frank Olshemski and his staff for their kindness and care of John for the past 27 years.

Funeral will be held Friday, April 8, 2016 at 9:00 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc. 20 South Main Street Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in SS. Peter & Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road Plains, PA 18705, with Father John C. Lambert, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hudson section of Plains. Friends may call Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.