All Obituaries

Daryle Wayne Whitt, 61, of Larksville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 18. Arrangements will be announced by Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., Wilkes-Barre.  

Patrick Joseph Reedy, 58, of Falls Township, passed away at home on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Patrick was born May 6, 1959 to the late Leo C. Reedy, Sr. and Joanne (Perks) Reedy-Mirabelli. Patrick served in the U.S. Army in the 309th Transportation Company, working as a watercraft operator and was ranked as an SP 4. Patrick was an Atomic Veteran and worked on the Enewetak Cleanup Project. He was a strong advocate for the Atomic Veterans. He...

Frideriki Klarevas, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle against cancer.    Raised on the Greek island of Ikaria, she was one of eight children born to the late Stelios and Christina Plakas.  She came to the United States in 1968 with her husband James and infant son Louis, and worked tirelessly to ensure her family’s success running the old Hart Restaurant...

Helen M. (Chuch) Mullen, 79, of Avoca, passed away Sunday, August 20, at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born in Dupont on August 13, 1938, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Mazur) Fliss.  Helen was a graduate of Dupont High School. She worked as a school crossing guard and later retired from Laura Fashions. Helen loved going to the casino, crossword puzzles and buying scratch off tickets at the Avoca Convenient Food Mart. She also enjoyed making...

Ronald Warke, 78, of Barnes St., Ashley, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born June 15, 1939, he was the son of William and Sophie Warke. He attended Ashley schools and was a member of St. Leo’s Church, Ashley. Ron loved being out in nature, hunting, fishing and long rides in the country. He really loved flirting with the ladies, dining out and enjoyed ice cream and a Pepsi (or 7 or 8!). Over the...

Joseph J. Morrissey, 59, of Hanover Township, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Wilkes- Barre General Hospital with his family by his side.  He was born on April 15, 1958 in Wilkes-Barre to the late Gerard J. Morrissey, Sr. and Florence R. (Helfrich) Morrissey. Joseph was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish. He was a graduate from G.A.R. High School, where he wrestled, and King’s College where he got his degree in computer programming.  He...

Joseph “Joe” Polombo, Jr., 82, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, August 18, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp. Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 2, 1935, he was a son of the late Joseph Polombo, Sr. and Angeline (Stolfi) Polombo. Joe was a graduate of the 1955 class from E.L. Meyers High School. In 1957, he married the former Doris Allen, and they shared almost 60 wonderful years together.  Joe was of the catholic faith. Joe...

Poti J. Dukas, 92, of Edwardsville, passed away Wednesday, August 9, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.  Born in Kingston on March 30, 1925, he was a son of the late James and Susan (Lasco) Dukas. Poti proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corps and was inducted in the active duty in October of 1944.  He later entered into the United States Air Force reserves and retired at the rank of Major.  Poti was also employed by the...

I have lost my best friend and partner of more than 50 years to the effects of emphazema and COPD.  Although he fought a courageous battle, Frederick T. Kile, husband of Jean Marie (Martin) Kile, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Rapid Recovery River Run.  Fred had just celebrated his 73rd  birthday on July 14. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Fred was the son of the late Helen (Marshall) and Frederick J. Kile.  He attended E.L. Meyers High. Fred was a veteran...

Nicolas James Peralta Almonte, 11 months, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Alfred I. Dupont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE.   Nicolas was born in Wilkes-Barre on September 6, 2016 and was the son of Nelson Peralta and Nelfi De Peralta Almonte.   In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Laysha D. Tavarez Almonte, Neshely M. Peralta Almonte and Juanny Peralta; grandparents, Mireya and Radame...