All Obituaries

Patricia “Pat” (Albert) Matthews, 81, of Avoca, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, at River Street Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Born on November 8, 1939, in West Pittston, she was a daughter of the late David and Hazel Doris (Brettscneider) Albert. Pat attended the Bethel United Methodist Church. She was a member of the former Avoca Hose Co. #1 Ladies Auxiliary and a former Girl Scout Leader.  In addition to raising her loving family, Pat worked at Martz...

Edward Umphred of Kingston, Pennsylvania passed away on Feb 26, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Edward J. Umphred, 96, of Kingston, passed away on Friday, February 26, at Wesley Village.  Arrangements will be announced by Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.   

Ronald J. Coles, 54, of Duryea, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Geisinger Hospital, Danville after a lengthy illness. Born in Scranton on August 10, 1966, he was a son of Rose (Melucci) Coles, Duryea, and the late Kenneth C. Coles Sr. He was employed for many years as a cook for the Honkey Tonk Bar and Saloon, Dunmore. In his free time, Ronald loved fishing and the outdoors. In addition to his father, Ronald was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Coles. Ronald is...

Richard J. Van Luvender, 72, of West Pittston passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 peacefully at home. Born on August 2, 1948 in Moosic, he was the son of the late Robert and Emma (Malinics) Van Luvender. He was married to his childhood sweetheart and best friend, Betty (Wruble), for 51 years. When he was a young child, Richard moved to Ridgewood, NY. He remained there for many years, raising his family. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps from 1967 through 1969. He...

Bradley “Brad” E.  Harris, 72, of Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away on February 10, 2021, at Suburban Community Hospital, Norristown, PA.  Born in Berwick, PA, on April 19, 1948, Bradley was the son of the late Edward & Marcella (Kishbaugh) Harris. He graduated from E.L. Meyer High School.  He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre Bradley is survived by his loving sister, Beverly Norton; nephews John Edward & Todd Norton; and...

Daniel J.  McDermott, 80, of Dallas, surrounded by his loving family  went home to the Lord peacefully on Monday evening at his home.   Born in Nanticoke, on November 11, 1940, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Manko) McDermott, Sr.   He was a 1961 graduate of the Lake-Lehman High School and Vo-Tec, Kingston. Prior to retirement, Daniel was employed by Trane & Encon.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jeffrey A. Spaide, 47, of Plains, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, on June 16, 1973, he was a son of William Spaide and the late Margaret (Gibbon) Spaide. Jeff graduated from Wilkes University with a BS in Environmental Engineering and a MS in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering from Villanova University. Jeff was employed as a licensed engineer for over 20 years. He also served in the United States Navy, working as a shipboard engineering...

Raymond E. Beverly, Jr. was born on September 15, 1954 in Harlem Hospital to his loving and devoted Parents Raymond E. Beverly, Sr. and Emma L. Beverly who preceded him in death. Raymond’s parents did not want to raise him in Harlem so they relocated to St. Albans, Queens. As a child Raymond attended P.S 15 in Queens, he then went to JHS 59 also in Queens. Raymond attended Martin Van Buren HS also in Queens. As a young boy Raymond belonged to the Boy Scouts Troop of the St. Albans...

James E. “Jim” Rosa, 72, of Tunkhannock, passed away on Friday, January 29, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Johnson City, NY, on May 11, 1948, he was the son of the late James C. and Edith Marie (Frost) Rosa. Jim worked as a liquor salesman for 20 years before he retired to spend more time with his family. Early on Jim enjoyed coaching his boys in Little League.  He continued his love of sports by watching his grandchildren play baseball, basketball and...