Wilkes-Barre & Avoca obituaries

Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.

Below is a listing of all of our recent local Wilkes-Barre & Avoca obituaries and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.

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Judith Trebunak Wilkes-Barre

Judith "Judy" A. Trebunak, 68, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 10, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Marie (Baloga) Shrader. Judy graduated from Coughlin High School in 1972 and went on to work at the Meadows Nursing Home, Dallas; Genpact, Hanover; and Navient, Hanover. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her two granddaughters, Sunday...

Judith "Judy" A. Trebunak, 68, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 10, 1956, she was the...

Molly Pearson

Molly Blaum Pearson, recently overcome by illness, was the oldest child of the late Edward “Bud” Blaum and Margaret “Peggy” (Hughes) Blaum. She was the big sister to three siblings: the late Ned Blaum (Joan); Nancy Petlock (Matt); and Amy Martin (Matthew). Molly lived and worked her entire life within South Wilkes-Barre. She attended elementary school at St. Theresa’s Church, and then flourished at Meyers High School (Class of ’74). It was in...

Molly Blaum Pearson, recently overcome by illness, was the oldest child of the late Edward “Bud” Blaum and Margaret “Peggy” (Hughes) Blaum. She was the big sister to...

Janice Burdett

Janice D. (Thomas) Burdett, 68, of Moosic, passed away on Saturday evening, April 13th, at Geisinger CMC Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Amelia (Griffiths) Thomas. Janice was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Scranton. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Jeanne Ann Jason Klinkel,...

Janice D. (Thomas) Burdett, 68, of Moosic, passed away on Saturday evening, April 13th, at Geisinger CMC Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late...

Richard Davies Hanover Twp.

Richard Arthur Davies passed away on Sunday, April 7th, 2024 at home in Hanover Twp. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on November 18, 1954, he was the son of the late William and Ann (Edwards) Davies of Wilkes-Barre. Rick graduated from GAR high school in 1972. He worked for Kmart 27 years starting as a garden center associate and advancing to store manager. He then worked at Compression Polymers as the warehouse supervisor until retirement. Rick had a passion for playing guitar all of...

Richard Arthur Davies passed away on Sunday, April 7th, 2024 at home in Hanover Twp. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on November 18, 1954, he was the son of the late William and Ann (Edwards)...

Robert Bachman Hanover Twp.

Robert J. Bachman, 87, of Hanover Township (formerly of Sweet Valley), passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Born in Luzerne on May 6th, 1936, he was a son of the late Walter and Theresa (Sevenski) Bachman. He was a graduate of King's College and served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Robert took advantage of every opportunity to share his love for the Word of God with others. He was generous and enjoyed...

Robert J. Bachman, 87, of Hanover Township (formerly of Sweet Valley), passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Born in Luzerne on May 6th, 1936, he was a son...

David Devine Wilkes-Barre

David A. Devine of Wilkes-Barre, PA was born on May 9, 1966 in Manhasset, Long Island, New York and passed away on April 3, 2024 in Wilkes-Barre at 57 years of age. Dave is survived by his son, David (Tiffany) Devine and David's mother, Dave's former wife, Susan Wood, who remained a lifelong friend. Also surviving are his loving sisters and brothers, Valerie (Anthony) Peppe, Evelyn (Wayne) Coleman, Lauren Devine, Christine (Michael) DelGuidice, Scott Devine, Tristan (Angie)...

David A. Devine of Wilkes-Barre, PA was born on May 9, 1966 in Manhasset, Long Island, New York and passed away on April 3, 2024 in Wilkes-Barre at 57 years of age. Dave is survived by his son,...

Mary Schilling Pittston

Mary Ann (Perrette) Schilling, 82, of Pittston, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp. Born in Newark, NJ on September 27, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Althea (Eagen) Perrette. Mary Ann devoted herself to raising her family. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and loved spending time with her cats, Ashley, Clovis and Rusty. In addition to her mom, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Schilling; sons, Mark and John...

Mary Ann (Perrette) Schilling, 82, of Pittston, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp. Born in Newark, NJ on September 27, 1941, she was a daughter...

Edward Stelmack Hanover Twp.

Edward A. Stelmack, 77, of Hanover Twp., passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 1, 1946, he was a son of the late Edward and Helen (Urban) Stelmack. He was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilkes-Barre and AHEPA Local Chapter. Edward was self employed as a Master Electrician and excelled at working with his hands and fixing things. He wired countless new homes in the area, and he took great pride in...

Edward A. Stelmack, 77, of Hanover Twp., passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 1, 1946, he was a son of the late Edward and Helen...

Helen Rohon

Helen S. Rohon, 104, of Mountain Top, PA, passed away on March 15, 2024, at Allied Services Hospice in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Born in Edwardsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Bertha Souchick. A graduate of Edwardsville High School and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing, she was a registered nurse. Helen enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II and was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant after serving at numerous VA hospitals and the Pacific...

Helen S. Rohon, 104, of Mountain Top, PA, passed away on March 15, 2024, at Allied Services Hospice in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Born in Edwardsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and...

Victoria Zinga Wilkes-Barre

Victoria B. Zinga, 101, of Wilkes-Barre and formerly of Sugar Notch, passed away on March 14, 2024, at The Gardens of Wyoming Valley. Born in Sugar Notch on April 27, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary (Sokolowski) Rakowski. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception of Wilkes-Barre and received her education at Sugar Notch High School. She was preceded in death by son, John; daughter, Bernadine and son in law, Vito Zerillo; brothers,...

Victoria B. Zinga, 101, of Wilkes-Barre and formerly of Sugar Notch, passed away on March 14, 2024, at The Gardens of Wyoming Valley. Born in Sugar Notch on April 27, 1922, she was the daughter...

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