Drums/Butler Township, PA – October 2024 – Tragedy struck the Drums community when 28-year-old Jeremy J. Debias Jr. lost his life in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday night, October [Date], 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m. in the 600 block of St. Johns Road. Riding his 1997 Kawasaki eastbound, Jeremy lost control in a curve, veering off-road into a field. Discovered by loving family amid a desperate search, he was pronounced deceased at the scene by Luzerne County Deputy Coroner Jeff Stock. Responders from Sugarloaf Township Police/Fire, Valley Regional Fire and Rescue, and Lehigh Valley Health Network EMS arrived swiftly but could not save him.
This obituary 2026 celebrates Jeremy’s free spirit, detailing funeral arrangements for family, friends, and riding community.
The Heartbreaking Crash: A Passion Cut Short
Preliminary reports cite loss of control on the curve; investigation ongoing. Jeremy’s family search—born of deep love—led to the devastating discovery, underscoring his tight bonds in Butler Township/Drums.
Jeremy J. Debias Jr.: Free Spirit of the Road
At 28, Jeremy embodied easygoing strength—laughter, kindness, and road passion symbolizing independence. A son and friend in Drums, PA, he savored life’s rides, leaving indelible memories.
Community Grief: Honoring a Local Legend
Locals mourn with vigils, calls for curve safety on St. Johns Road. Riders plan helmet tributes.
Funeral Arrangements & Celebration of Life
Family welcomes all, especially bikers.
Visitation
- Date & Time: Monday, [Date], 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 S Main St, Plains, PA 18705
- Share road stories.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: Tuesday, [Date], 11:00 AM
- Location: St. John the Baptist Church, 311 Parish St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
- Mass with motorcycle escort, eulogies, “Highway to Heaven.”
Burial Details
- Post-Service
- Location: St. Mary’s Cemetery, 594 Parish St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
- Graveside with bike lean, flags, throttle salute.
Reception & Celebration of Life
- Date & Time: Tuesday, [Date], 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Location: VFW Post 8030, 160 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
- Biker bash with wings, brews, bike show, memory lane. Donations to Luzerne County Motorcycle Safety.
Ride Eternal: R.I.P. Jeremy
Jeremy J. Debias Jr. passed riding free—his spirit throttles on. These funeral arrangements rev in tribute.
The family retains sole rights to release obituary, memorial, funeral, and visitation details; we respect their wishes fully. Pending investigation updates, details may not be accurate—this article may revise. General info only; no guarantees.
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