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Eli S. Noble, Jr., 76, of Bear Creek, passed away Monday, January 17, at Riverview Nursing Home, Plains Twp. Arrangements are pending. 

  Deacon Curtis A. Caiby, 57, originally of Brookly, NY, now of Hanover Twp., passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home. Born in Savannah, GA on November 9, 1964, he was a son of Eleanore (Libert) Blount and the late Raphael Caiby. Curtis was employed as a school crossing guard for the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. He was a Deacon and faithful member of New Life Community Church, Hanover Twp. Curtis enjoyed sports, cooking, watching old movies and listening to music....

Ruth Ann (Bump) Powell, 89, of Nesquehoning, PA, passed away at home on January 4th, 2022. Ruth was born in Wilkes-Barre on September 1, 1932. She married Richard Powell and raised her children in Mountain Top, PA. Known for her kind acts and generosity, she was very active as an organist at the Wesleyan Church in Mountain Top. She also volunteered her time playing piano at Sunday Services at Valley Crest nursing home in Wilkes-Barre for many years. She was light-hearted and a joy to all...

Eva Orloski of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania passed away on Jan 1, 2022. 

Charles “Chuck” Hannon, III, 55 of Duryea, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, after suffering a massive heart attack. Born in Scranton on September 9, 1966, he was a son of Charles F. Hannon, Jr. and Barbara (Biga) Hannon.  He was a graduate of Pittston Area High School and had attended Luzerne County Community College.     Chuck was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca.  He was...

Therese Pirrhus, 74, of Glen Lyon, passed away on December 27, 2021. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Baco and Emersela (Pirr-louis) Monmontplaiser. She devoted her life to her family and was a friend to all. A member of Nebo Baptist Church, Therese was a dedicated believer. Her favorite things to do included cooking and shopping. In addition to her parents, Therese was preceded in death by her husband, Roland M. Dhaiti, and a son, Dieubon Dhaiti. Left to...

Mary P. Russo, 83, a lifelong resident of Duryea, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Duryea, on May 9, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Doran and Marrion (Mallon) Doran Ross. Mary was employed in the local garment industry since her teen years. Mary was a member of Nativity of Our Lord at Holy Rosary Church, Duryea and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. She also served as Judge of...

Raul Ramirez Vega, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp. Born in Yauco, Puerto Rico on February 25, 1947, he was a son of the late Jose Antonio Ramirez and Maria Eugenia Vega. Raul worked for many years as a superintendent in the housing industry and he also worked at two bakeries in Puerto Rico,  La Familia and La Estrela.   One of his greatest passions in life was playing the guitar and teaching...

Linda M. Hoffman, 71, of Kingston, passed away on December 19, 2021 at the River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Plains Township. Born in Philadelphia on January 8, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Rita (Kirchner) Dukes. Linda enjoyed playing cards and spending her time with family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Surviving is her husband of 45 years James W. Hoffman Sr.,  two sons,  Robby Hoffman...

John Tylutke, 89, of Avoca, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at his home. Born in Avoca on July 18, 1932, he was a son of the late John and Katherine Tylutke. John was a dedicated member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Wilkes-Barre. He enjoyed gardening and traveling to Walt Disney World. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Tylutke and 15 brothers and sisters. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial graveside service...