Today's Obituaries
Rose Arfanella
Pittston, PA
PITTSTON — Rose Arfanella, 96, of Pittston, passed away July 21,2017. Viewing 8 to 9 a.m. Monday at Graziano Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Marello Parish.
James J. "Jim" Brader
Wilkes Barre, PA
James "Jim" J. Brader, 1942-2017, passed unexpectedly on June 29, 2017. He was 75. During his childhood, he lived on Parrish Street in Wilkes-Barre. He attended GAR, Class of 1960. He later attended Kings' College for his B.A. and Loyola College for a master's in...
Mary Helena Curry
Hughestown, PA
HUGHESTOWN — Mary Helena Curry, 95, of Hughestown, passed away July 20, 2017, at Wesley Village Partridge Tippett Skilled Nursing Center, Pittston, where she was a resident since June. Born July 31, 1921, Helen was the daughter of the late William and Amanda (Seak)...
Marianne Wendie Dunsavage
Plains, PA
Marianne Wendie Dunsavage, 57, entered into eternal rest July 19, 2017, at Timber Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral services will be announced by Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, Plains Township.
Florence J. Evans
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Mrs. Florence J. Evans, 71, a resident of Wilkes-Barre, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Evans was born in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late Edward J. and Genevieve...
Emma J. Klose
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Emma J. Klose, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away July 16, 2017, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Private funeral services were held from George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. There were no calling hours.
Geraldine Krzyzewski
Hanover Township, PA
HANOVER TWP. — Geraldine Krzyzewski, 90, of Hanover Township, passed into eternal rest July 20, 2017, at Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St....
Cindy Landolt (Butts)
Kingston, PA
KINGSTON — Cindy (Butts) Landolt, 58, of Kingston, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, at the Celtic Hospice Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre following a brain aneurysm. Born in Scranton, daughter of Robert Butts, of Old Forge, and Anna Mae (Tippett) Kamin, of Forty...
Robert F. Luchetti
Laflin, PA
LAFLIN — Robert F. Luchetti, 77, of Laflin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 18, 2017, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. He and his loving and devoted wife, Catherine A. (Dente) Luchetti, celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on...
Margaret Ann McGraw
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Margaret Ann McGraw, 77, of Wilkes-Barre, died July 20, 2017. Arrangements are in progress with McLaughlin's.
Ronald A. Richards
Plains Township, PA
PLAINS, TWP. — Ronald A. Richards, 72, of Plains Township, passed away peacefully July 20, 2017, at the inpatient unit of Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre, with his family by his side. Surviving is his wife, the former Sharon Thompson. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday at Corcoran...
Peter "Pete" Yablonski
Wilkes Barre, PA
Peter "Pete" Yablonski, US Army CSM Retired, passed away on July 19, 2017, at the age of 92. A lifelong resident of Pringle, he was a son of the late Alexander and Johanna Sitko Yablonski. After enlisting in the US Army at age 17, he served as a medic in WWII earning the...
Yesterday's Obituaries
Joseph F. Bartley
Hanover Township, PA
HANOVER TWP. — Joseph F. Bartley, of Hanover Township, passed away July 20, 2017, at Celtic Hospice at Geisinger South Hospital. Arrangements are pending from Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke.
Anthony Robert "Tony" Bellone
Inkerman, PA
Anthony Robert "Tony" Bellone, 86, of Inkerman and Jenkins Township, passed away July 18, 2017, at ManorCare, Kingston, due to an automobile accident. Surviving is his wife, Jacqueline. In accordance with his wishes, the family will celebrate his life privately. Funeral...
William E. Benis
Wilkes-Barre, PA
William E. Benis, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, known to the neighborhood and children at school as Grampa Bill, was called to his mansion in the sky on July 18, 2017. Bill entered this world on July 19, 1933, in Nanticoke, born to Joseph...
Robert E. Conroy Jr.
Forty Fort, PA
FORTY FORT — Robert E. Conroy Jr., 55, formerly of Pittston, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017, at home in Forty Fort. He was the son of Ann Marie (Piragus) Conroy and the late Robert E. Conroy Sr., of Pittston. Robert was a graduate of Pittston Area High School, class of...
Peter R. Fischi
Plains, PA
Peter R. Fischi, 89, a guest at Timber Ridge Rehab and Nursing Center, Plains Township, passed away June 12, 2017. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Frances Cabrini Church, Carverton. Arrangements by Yeosock Funeral Home, Plains Township.
Helen Gill
Daytona Beach, PA
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Helen Gill, 96, of Daytona Beach, Fla., died July 16, 2017. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Judith A. Gulich
Dallas, PA
DALLAS — Judith A. Gulich, 64, of Dallas, passed away July 18, 2017, at Hershey Medical Center, with her husband, Harry, at her side. A funeral requiem service will be held in St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Edwardsville.
Burton K. Lewis
Weatherly, PA
WEATHERLY — Burton K. Lewis, of Weatherly, died July 13, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Surviving is his wife, the former Grace M. Hoffman. Private graveside funeral service will be held in Union Cemetery, Weatherly. Arrangements by Lehman Family Funeral Service...
Jeannette M. Scacco
Nanticoke, PA
NANTICOKE — Jeannette M. Scacco, 81, of Nanticoke, passed away July 18, 2017, at Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 806 11th St., Altoona. Viewing 10 a.m. until time of Mass...
Richard Sullivan
Orangeville, PA
ORANGEVILLE — Richard Sullivan, of Orangeville, formerly of Mountain Top and White Haven, died July 18, 2017. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday at Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre.
Charles Valenzuela
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Charles Valenzuela, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away July 15, 2017, at Celtic Hospice, Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre. Relatives and friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township.
Joan M. Yanko
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Joan M. Yanko, 77, of Wilkes-Barre and formerly of Laflin, passed away July 19, 2017, at her home. Funeral 9 a.m. Saturday at Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township, with Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. in Saints Peter and Paul Church,...
July 20, 2017 Obituaries
William E. Benis
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — William E. Benis, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, died July 19, 2017, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Arrangements are in progress with McLaughlin's.
Dorothy C. Bottoms
Dallas, PA
DALLAS — Dorothy C. Bottoms, 74, Dallas, passed away, July 17, 2017, at Celtic Hospice Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m....
John Fidyk
Hanover Township, PA
HANOVER TWP. — John Fidyk, of Main Street, Lower Askam, Hanover Township, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017, at his residence. Born in Hanover Township on May 9, 1931, John was the son of the late Stephen and Anastazia (Yakotska) Fidyk. John was a member of...
Helen J. Kowalick
Wilkes Barre, PA
Helen J. Kowalick, 78, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2017, in Celtic Hospice at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at...
Robert F. Luchetti
Laflin, PA
LAFLIN — Robert F. Luchetti, 77, of Laflin, passed away peacefully July 18, 2017, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. He is survived by his wife, Catherine (Dente) Luchetti. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Maria...
Mark Anthony Mattioli
Taylor, PA
TAYLOR — Mark Anthony Mattioli, 55, a lifelong Taylor resident, passed away July 18, 2017, after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer. Funeral services are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Monday from the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge,...
Beverly A. Mazur
Harding, PA
HARDING — Beverly A. Mazur, 81, of Harding, passed away July 18, 2017, at home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday from Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Corpus Christi Parish, Church of the Holy...
Mary R. Mulvey (Kennedy)
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Mrs. Mary R. (Kennedy) Mulvey, a resident of the North End section of Wilkes-Barre, passed into eternal life on July 19, 2017, in the care of Celtic Hospice Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Funeral arrangements are being completed and will be...
Bernard W. Novakoski
Jessup, PA
JESSUP — Mr. Bernard W. Novakoski, 86, a resident of Jessup, formerly of Hanover Township, entered into eternal life on July 18, 2017, in the care of Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke, following a recent illness. Funeral services will be conducted at...
Richard Joseph Sabol
Shavertown, PA
SHAVERTOWN — Richard Joseph Sabol, of Shavertown, passed away July 15, 2017, at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in the Gino Merli Center, Scranton, where he had been a guest. Friends may call 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lehman-Gregory Funeral Home Inc., 281 Chapel St.,...
Carl E. Salloga
Nanticoke, PA
NANTICOKE — Carl E. Salloga, 81, of Nanticoke, passed away July 17, 2017, at his home following an illness. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Smith) Salloga. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday from Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St, Nanticoke....
Kenneth Mercer Strong Sr.
Moosic, PA
MOOSIC — Kenneth Mercer Strong Sr., 77, of Moosic, passed away peacefully the morning of July 19, 2017, at home after a longtime illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda French Strong. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday in the Moosic United...
Richard Sullivan
Orangeville, PA
ORANGEVILLE — Richard Sullivan, of Orangeville, formerly of White Haven and Mountain Top, died July 18, 2017. Funeral arrangements are being finalized for a funeral service on Friday morning at the Lehman Family Funeral Service, 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre.
Lucille Vayvada (Marcinkowski)
Nanticoke, PA
NANTICOKE — Lucille (Marcinkowski) Vayvada, of West Union Street, Nanticoke, passed away July 18, 2017. She resided in the home where she was born and lived there all her life. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret (Gorczewski) Marcinkowski. She graduated...
Joan Yanko
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Joan Yanko, 77, of Wilkes-Barre, and formerly of Laflin, passed away July 19, 2017, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township.
July 19, 2017 Obituaries
Anthony Robert "Tony" Bellone
Jenkins Township, PA
JENKINS TWP. — Anthony Robert "Tony" Bellone, 86, of Inkerman, Jenkins Township, succumbed to injuries suffered in an automobile accident and passed away on July 18, 2017, at ManorCare, Kingston. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St.,...
George Brody
Noxen, PA
NOXEN — George Brody, 93, of Noxen, passed away peacefully Monday, July 17, 2017, at home. Mr. Brody was born in Wilkes-Barre on July 14, 1924, and was the son of the late Michael and Jennie (Baroody) Brody. George graduated from Tunkhannock High School and served in the...
James J. Centini
Wilmington, DE
WILMINGTON, Del. — James J. Centini, 88, of Wilmington, Del., peacefully passed away Monday, July 17, 2017. Mr. Centini was born in Wilkes-Barre on July 3, 1929, son of the late Raffaele and Antoinette (Mazzochichi) Centini. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he proudly served our...
Richard T. Guilford
Wyoming, PA
WYOMING — Richard T. Guilford, 64, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 17, 2017. Born in Wyoming, he was the son of the late James and Marie Fortuna Guilford. A graduate of Wyoming Area, Class of 1970, he later became a dietary aide working at Highland...
Joseph "Red" Jones
Dallas, PA
DALLAS — Former Luzerne County Commissioner Joseph "Red" Jones, of Dallas, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Mercy Center Nursing Center on July 17, 2017. Born April 2, 1938, he was the son of the late Oswald and Josephine (Tovey) Jones. "Red" was a 1956 graduate of...
Olga Keefe (Mihoch)
Plymouth, PA
PLYMOUTH — Olga (Mihoch) Keefe, 94, of Plymouth, died July 17, 2017. Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter and last survivor of eight children of John and Mary (Liptak) Mihoch. She was a graduate of Ward P. Davenport High School, Plymouth, Class of 1940. She also attended...
Lynn D. Kliniewski
Taylor, PA
TAYLOR — Lynn D. Kliniewski, 63, of Taylor, passed away July 17, 2017, at Geisinger Community Medical Center after a sudden illness. Private service arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge.
Frank S. Knorowski Jr.
Necopeck, PA
NESCOPECK — Frank S. Knorowski Jr., of Broad Street, Nescopeck, died July 15, 2017, at home of natural causes. He was born June 2, 1942. The Luzerne County Coroner requests that family members or anyone with specific knowledge of his family contact the coroner's office at...
Justin Philip Lucchino
Springfield, MA
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Justin Philip Lucchino, 38, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend to many, passed away May 31, 2017, in Springfield, Mass. Justin is survived by his loving parents Dr. David and Maureen; siblings Caitlin and David; devoted aunt and uncle Patsy...
Beverly A. Mazur
Harding, PA
HARDING — Beverly A. Mazur, 81, of Harding, passed away July 18, 2017, at home. Funeral arrangements are pending from Adonizio Funeral Home LLC, 251 William St., Pittston.
Elsie Mercado
Taylor, PA
TAYLOR — Elsie Mercado, 47, of Taylor, passed away July 18, 2017, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore after being ill. Blessing services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge. Friends may pay their...
Joseph "Moe" Mocion
Plains Township, PA
PLAINS TWP. — Joseph "Moe" Mocion, 89, of Plains Township, passed away July 17, 2017, at his home. He and his wife, the former Dolores Stachurski, would have celebrated 63 years of marriage on July 31, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Ss....
Carl E. Salloga
Nanticoke, PA
NANTICOKE — Carl E. Salloga, 81, of Nanticoke passed away early July 17, 2017, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke.
Anna M. Shard
West Pittston, PA
Anna M. Shard passed away peacefully at age 98 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born Anna Marich on May 4, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Marich. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, brothers Michael Marich, Daniel Marich, Joseph...
Edward S. Shekletski
Cream Ridge, NJ
CREAM RIDGE, N.J. — Edward S. Shekletski, 76, of Cream Ridge, N.J., passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at home. He was born in Wanamie on March 15, 1941, to the late Stanley F. and Helen D. Shekletski (nee Spychalski). He was also preceded in death by his sister Dorothy...
Rosemary J. Walski
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Rosemary J. Walski, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away July 17, 2017, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Township. Funeral will be held 11 a.m. Thursday from Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 10 a.m. to time of service...
Donna Welles
Plymouth, PA
PLYMOUTH — Donna Welles, 64, of Plymouth, passed into the hands of the Lord surrounded by her family on July 17, 2017, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center following a long battle with cancer. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral...
David C. Wenner
Mountain Top, PA
MOUNTAIN TOP — David C. Wenner, 85, of Mountain Top, passed away on July 3, 2017, at Timber Ridge Health Care Center in Wilkes-Barre. He was married to Janet (Zatzek) Wenner, the couple celebrating their 49th wedding anniversary in June. Born in Hazleton on Aug. 29, 1931,...
Lester Williams Jr.
Lake Winola, PA
Lester Williams Jr., 66, formerly of Lake Winola, passed away July 14, 2017, at Post Acute Medical, Wilkes-Barre. Private funeral services were held from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. There were no calling hours.
Richard L. Williams
Laurel Run, PA
LAUREL RUN — Richard L. Williams, 52, of Laurel Run Estates, passed away peacefully July 16, 2017, at home. A celebration of his life will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Daniel J. Hughes Funeral & Cremation Service, 617 Carey Ave., Wilkes-Barre.
Theresa Yorina
West Wyoming, PA
WEST WYOMING — Theresa Yorina, 80, of West Wyoming, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Her loving husband is Carl Yorina. Together, they celebrated 54 years of marriage. Born July 19, 1936, in Wyoming, Theresa was the daughter of the...
Alice Zamulinsky
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Alice Zamulinsky, 92, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Celtic Hospice of Wilkes-Barre, surrounded by her family. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Wasil and Sophie (Shulyar) Seniuk. Alice was a graduate...
July 18, 2017 Obituaries
Joan J. Chismar
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Joan J. Chismar, 80, of the Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre, passed away July 16, 2017, at her home with her family by her side. Funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township, with Office of...
Marcella Flannery (Ponko)
Nanticoke, PA
Marcella (Ponko) Flannery, 103, passed away July 15, 2017, at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Private funeral services will be held from the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke.
Philomena Gratalo (Dellmalva)
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Philomena (Dellmalva) Gratalo, 95, of Wilkes-Barre, went into the hand of the Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Born Oct. 24, 1922, in Hughestown, she was the daughter of the late John and Libra Dellmalva. Surviving are her daughter, Phyllis and husband...
Richard T. Guilford
Wyoming, PA
WYOMING — Richard T. Guilford, 64, of Wyoming, passed away July 17, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending from the Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopocza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
Joseph "Red" Jones
Dallas, PA
DALLAS — Joseph "Red" Jones, 79, of Dallas, former Luzerne County Commissioner and square dance caller, passed away July 17, 2017, at Mercy Center, Dallas. Funeral arrangements will be announced from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas.
Grace T. Luisser
Ashley, PA
Grace T. Luisser, 85, formerly of Clifton, N.J., passed away on July 14, 2017, at Birchwood Nursing & Rehab Center, Nanticoke. Friends are invited to her funeral service at noon Wednesday in the chapel of Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Arrangements are by the George...
Louis Macareo
Wyoming, PA
WYOMING — Louis Macareo, 80, of Wyoming, passed away July 16, 2017, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Surviving is his wife of 53 years, Helen (Pucylowski) Macareo. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday from Adonizio Funeral Home LLC, 251 William St., Pittston, with...
Elizabeth Miller (Zikosky)
Kingston, PA
KINGSTON — Elizabeth (Zikosky) Miller, 83, of Kingston, passed away on July 16, 2017, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Township. Born in Pittston on June 9, 1934, she was a daughter of John and Frances (Matusavage) Zikosky. She was one of 11 children. "Betty"...
Samuel K. Mould
Wyoming, PA
WYOMING — Samuel K. Mould, 79, of Wyoming, a guest at River Run Rehab and Nursing Center, Kingston, passed away July 13, 2017. Friends may call 1:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Maple Hill Cemetery Chapel, St. Mary's Road, Hanover Township, with interment to follow. Arrangements by...
Joan Rosengrant
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Joan Rosengrant, 47, of Wilkes-Barre, died suddenly on July 7, 2017, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Memorial visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville.
Morgan Simms
Larksville, PA
LARKSVILLE — Morgan Simms, 82, of Larksville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Born in Plymouth in 1935, Morgan was the son of the late Mary (Bevan) and Arthur Simms. Morgan was a graduate of Plymouth High School and was last employed and retired...
Bernard J. Spatz
Larksville, PA
LARKSVILLE — Bernard J. Spatz, 89, of Larksville, passed into the hands of the Lord on Friday, July 14, 2017. Born Dec. 14, 1927, in Larksville, he was the son of the late Michael and Bernadine (Konopka) Spatz. Bernard was a graduate of Larksville High School, class of...
Charles Valenzuela
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Charles Valenzuela, 73, of North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, passed away at Celtic Hospice Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre on July 15, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township.
Richard L. Williams
Laurel Run, PA
LAUREL RUN — Richard L. Williams, 52, of Laurel Run, passed away peacefully July 16, 2017, at home. Arrangements will be announced from the Daniel J. Hughes Funeral & Cremation Service, 617 Carey Ave., Wilkes-Barre.
Theresa Yorina
West Wyoming, PA
WEST WYOMING — Theresa Yorina, 80, of West Wyoming, passed away July 16, 2017, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
July 17, 2017 Obituaries
Robert "Mike" Coyne
Pittston, PA
PITTSTON — Robert "Mike" Coyne, 75, of Pittston, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Celtic Hospice of Wilkes-Barre. Born Feb. 9, 1942, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., he was the son of the late Robert and Emily (Belles) Coyne. He attended Pittston High School and...
Marcella Flannery (Ponko)
Nanticoke, PA
NANTICOKE — Marcella (Ponko) Flannery, 103, of Nanticoke, passed away July 15, 2017, at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Funerals arrangements pending from Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke.
Arthur H. Goulding Jr.
Tunkhannock, PA
TUNKHANNOCK — Arthur H. Goulding Jr., 47, of Tunkhannock, formerly of Towanda, died Saturday, July 15, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Bonnie (Burgit) Goulding. He was born on Nov. 18, 1969, in Bryn Mawr, son of Ann M....
Niessia Heppding
Nanticoke, PA
NANTICOKE — Niessia Heppding, 26, of Nanticoke, passed away July 14, 2017, in Canadensis. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Leona P. Huntz
Dallas, PA
DALLAS — Leona P. Huntz, 83, of Dallas, passed away July 14, 2017, at The Meadows Nursing Center. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday at Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Joseph Frank Kolankiewicz Sr.
Moscow, PA
MOSCOW — Joseph Frank Kolankiewicz Sr., 82, of Moscow, formerly of Dupont, died July 14, 2017, at his home. Funeral services 9 a.m. Wednesday at Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home, Dupont, with Mass 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Dupont. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Elsie W. Parrish
Noxen, PA
NOXEN — Elsie W. Parrish, 91, of Noxen, passed away July 15, 2017, at Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corners of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. Friends may call 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Joseph Paul Rancheck
Wilkes Barre, PA
Joseph Paul Rancheck, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, entered into eternal life July 15, 2017, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Township. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday with funeral Mass in Parish of St. Andre Bessette, 668 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre....
Bernard J. Spatz
Larksville, PA
LARKSVILLE — Bernard J. Spatz, 89, of Larksville, died July 14, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending from S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, Plymouth.
Tessie M. Sudo
Nanticoke, PA
NANTICOKE — Tessie M. Sudo, of Nanticoke, passed away July 14, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 173 E. Green St., Nanticoke, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Faustina Parish. Friends may...
Sally Tomaszewski (Kuna)
Dupont, PA
DUPONT — Sally (Kuna) Tomaszewski, of Dupont, passed away on July 16, 2017. Born July 17, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Catherine (Victor) Kuna and the wife of her beloved husband, Frederick M. Tomaszewski. She was a lifelong resident of Dupont and a...
July 16, 2017 Obituaries
Cathy Bryk
Stafford, PA
STAFFORD, Va. — Cathy Bryk, 46, of Stafford, Va., passed away July 14, 2017, at Capital Care Hospice, Loudoun, Va. Funeral arrangements are pending from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.
Robert "Bob" Burkhart
Old Forge, PA
OLD FORGE — Robert "Bob" Burkhart, 51, of Old Forge, died July 13, 2017, after an illness. Surviving is his wife, Lisa (Straub) Burkhart. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday in Immaculate Conception Church, 801 Taylor Ave., Scranton. Those attending the funeral are asked...
Brent P. Evans
Philadelphia, PA
PHILADELPHIA — Brent P. Evans, of Philadelphia, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away July 15, 2017, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Surviving is his girlfriend, Aisling Carroll Phil. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59...
John P. LaNunziata
Exeter, PA
EXETER — John P. LaNunziata, 81, of Exeter, passed away Friday evening, July 14, 2017. Born in West Pittston, on Nov. 18, 1935, he was the son of the late James and Angela (Pisano) LaNunziata. He was a graduate of Exeter High School, class of 1953. Jack was self-employed...
Sharon Christina Nossavage
Exeter, PA
EXETER — Sharon Christina Nossavage, 26, of Exeter, formerly of Avoca, passed away July 13, 2017, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Surviving is her wife, Kimberly Ann (Clark) Nossavage. Blessing service 7 p.m. Monday at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St.,...
Peter Oster
Trucksville, PA
TRUCKSVILLE — Peter Oster, 85, of Trucksville, passed away July 13, 2017, at his residence. Funeral will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas.
Elsie W. Parrish
Noxen, PA
NOXEN — Elsie W. Parrish, 91, of Noxen, passed away July 15, 2017, at Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Funeral arrangements are pending from Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corners of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek.
Joseph Paul Rancheck
Wilkes Barre, PA
Joseph Paul Rancheck, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, entered into eternal life July 15, 2017, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Township, following an illness. Funeral arrangements are pending from the North Wilkes-Barre location of John V. Morris Family...
Philip Saar
Taylor, PA
TAYLOR — Philip Saar, 70, of Taylor, passed away July 14, 2017, at Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, Plains Township. Final military rites in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Arrangements by Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge.
Clemence A. Scott
Newport Township, PA
NEWPORT TWP. — Clemence A. Scott, of Sheatown, Newport Township, passed away on July 14, 2017, at Guardian Center in Sheatown. He was born Feb. 5, 1922, in Wanamie, and was the son of the late Peter and Bertha (Meshinski) Scott and the stepson of the late Stanley...
Tessie M. Sudo
Nanticoke, PA
NANTICOKE — Tessie M. Sudo, of Nanticoke, passed away July 14, 2017, at Celtic Hospice inpatient unit at Geisinger South. Arrangements are pending from Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 173 E. Green St., Nanticoke.
July 15, 2017 Obituaries
Dennis J. Chowansky
White Haven, PA
WHITE HAVEN — Dennis J. Chowansky, 69, of White Haven, passed away July 12, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Private funeral services will be held on Sunday at Desiderio Funeral Home Inc., 436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top.
Christine Stoiber Connors
Wilkes-Barre, PA
WILKES-BARRE — Christine Stoiber Connors, 89, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on July 13, 2017, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born on Feb. 24, 1928, in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Alois and Christina (Auer) Stoiber. She was a 1946 graduate of St....
