All Obituaries

Betty Shaw, 89, of Wilkes-Barre, PA, entered eternal rest November 23, 2020 with family by her side in Residential Hospice at Geisinger South. Born October 17, 1931 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Barbara Stritzinger Stucker.  Betty was a member of the graduating class of 1949 from GAR High School.  She married Melvin E. Shaw, Sr. in 1952 and raised two sons, Melvin and Ronald in a loving home. Betty and Mel enjoyed 57 years of marriage...

Kenneath Rochelle Barnes, 61, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away in her home on November 22, 2020. Born in Jersey City, NJ on February 5th, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Donald Lee and Mary Elizabeth (McCrae) Barnes. She leaves behind children Kendall Barnes of Florida, Kenneath Dews, Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas, Alicia Reif of Japan, Kassandra Barnes of Virginia, and Kaaliyah Barnes of Pennsylvania; 7 grandchildren; siblings Michael Gerard, Faith Karen, Dawn Marie, Dawanna Denise; aunts...

Robert Thomas Hontz, 70, son of Ethelwyn Williams Hontz and the late Thomas E. Hontz passed away at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on November 21, 2020.  He was born in Wilkes-Barre but early in his life his family moved to Monroeville, PA where he received his education in Gateway School District.    In 1970 he returned to the Wilkes-Barre area where he worked as a mechanic, particularly enjoying work on high performance engines.  He received additional training at...

Tawana K. Jones, 59, of Hanover Township, went home to the Lord on Friday, November 20, at The Gardens of Wyoming Valley.     Born on January 11, 1961, in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the James and Loretta (Coleman) Jones, Sr. She was raised by her grandmother, Rosalee (Walker) Jones.   She was a member of the Salvation Christian Church, Wilkes-Barre.  Tawana loved reading and attending Bible study class.  She enjoys spending time with her...

  Patricia Kazimer Lewis, 72, Hanover Township, passed away Friday, November 20 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born on December 27, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Jeanette (Swatski) Kazimer. Patricia “Pat” was a 1965 graduate of Wilkes-Barre GAR High School. She worked for the U.S. Civil Service Commission before leaving the workforce to raise four children. Pat later earned several degrees from Luzerne County Community...

Elizabeth F. "Betty" (Barrett) Herbert, 99, of Moosic passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020  at Green Ridge Care Center, Scranton. Born in Avoca on September 13, 1921, in Avoca, she was s daughter of the late Thomas and Edith (Legg) Barrett. She was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish and their Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Avoca VFW 8335. Prior to retiring, she worked as an injection mold operator at Fairfield Plastics,...

Mark Paul Odgers, 32, passed away on November 16, 2020 after a long battle with drug addiction. He will be remembered as a proud father, loving brother, caring son, true friend, and a dedicated, hardworking man. He was a graduate of Riverside High School, Taylor. Mark was a sensitive soul who loved to care for animals. He enjoyed raising reptiles and playing with his cat, Baby. He was funny, with a unique sense of humor, always joking and making everyone laugh. He immersed himself in the...

Kathleen Hontz, 55, of Forty Fort, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov 16, 2020 with her husband, Keith, by her bedside at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born on March 26, 1965 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Jean (Hughes) Cole, Sr. Kathleen loved nothing more than spending time with her family and watching her grandkids grow. She was dedicated to taking care of her family and her home. A lover of animals, birds and cats were among her favorites. She...

Walter Gonda, 96, of Englewood, Fl, passed away on November 15, at Grand Villa at Englewood Center. Born in Passaic, NJ, on September 17, 1924, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Mihalke) Gonda. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey, who passed on January 3, 2001. Surviving is daughter, Nancy Behm, Lancaster, and a host of family. Private graveside service will be held in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township at the convenience of the family.

Sandra Lee (Miller) Katyl, 79, of Shavertown, passed away Thursday evening, November 5, 2020 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains, PA from complications of Covid-19. Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 24, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Donald G. Miller and Beulah (Marshall) Miller.   She graduated from GAR High School and was a member of the Class of 1959. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Richard, Donald, and Kenneth Miller. Left to...