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.

Please browse below to find the obituary for your loved one and feel free to share with friends and family across your social media pages. We encourage all of our visitors to leave a message of condolence or share a memory within the memorial tribute site to help others with the remembrance process and show how the deceased positively impacted so many people during their lifetime.

Courtney Davis Wilkes-Barre

Courtney Lynn Davis, 38, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Born in Kingston on April 27, 1984, she was a daughter of Bettye Lou (Wright) Davis of Nanticoke and the late Glenn Davis, Sr. Courtney was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. In addition to her father, Courtney was preceded in death by her brothers, John Wright and James “Jimbo” Wright. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sons, Blake Butler, Baylie...

Courtney Lynn Davis, 38, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Born in Kingston on April 27, 1984, she was a daughter of Bettye Lou (Wright) Davis of Nanticoke and the...

Leokadya Bartos Duryea

Leokadya “Louise” Bartos (Bartush), 95, of Scranton, passed away January 22, 2023 at Mountain View Care Center, Scranton. Born in Duryea on August 18, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Pauline (Zarkowski) Bartush. She attended Avoca schools. Louise was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dupont. She also belonged to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Pleasant Valley Girls and the Red Hat Society. She worked at the Silk Mill, Consolidated Molding Products and Putnam...

Leokadya “Louise” Bartos (Bartush), 95, of Scranton, passed away January 22, 2023 at Mountain View Care Center, Scranton. Born in Duryea on August 18, 1927, she was a daughter of the...

Annie Bryant Ashley

Annie R. (Thomas) Bryant, 82, of Ashley, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes Barre. Born on May 4, 1940, she was a daughter of the late William and Lillian (Ingram) Thomas. Annie was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she was baptized into the church on September 9th, 2007. She was also active with the church's food pantry and Bible study. Annie also served as usher for 17 years and became the head usher...

Annie R. (Thomas) Bryant, 82, of Ashley, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes Barre. Born on May 4, 1940, she was a daughter of the...

Rudolph “Rudy” Garafola

Rudolph “Rudy”J. Garafola, III, 25, of Old Forge, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 12, in Wilkes-Barre. Rudy was born on November 4, 1997, in Wilkes-Barre and was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca. Rudy attended Pittston Area High School. He was a licensed forklift operator who previously worked at Home Depot and Golden Technologies. Rudy is survived by his godmother, Nancy Adomiak of Avoca; father, Rudolph J. Garafola, Jr. of Old...

Rudolph “Rudy”J. Garafola, III, 25, of Old Forge, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 12, in Wilkes-Barre. Rudy was born on November 4, 1997, in Wilkes-Barre...

Thomas Cook Pittston

Thomas J. Cook, 70, of Pittston, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains. Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 1, 1952, he was a son of the late Joseph and Ruth (Ritts) Cook. Thomas graduated from G.A.R Memorial High School and later worked in Security for most of his career. He was of the Catholic faith. He was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed spending time with his family going bowling, playing darts and shooting pool. Thomas was affectionately know...

Thomas J. Cook, 70, of Pittston, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains. Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 1, 1952, he was a son of the late Joseph and Ruth...

Beatrice Murray Wilkes Barre

Beatrice Mary Sones Murray, 90, of Wilkes-Barre and Hanover Township, passed away Saturday January 7, 2023, at River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes-Barre with her family by her side. Beatrice was born in Hanover Township on October 12, 1932. She was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Sones. Beatrice was a graduate of Hanover High School, class of 1950. She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas J Murray Jr, and together they shared...

Beatrice Mary Sones Murray, 90, of Wilkes-Barre and Hanover Township, passed away Saturday January 7, 2023, at River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes-Barre with her family by...

Margaret "Sonny" Jayne Wilkes Barre

Margaret J. "Sonny" Jayne, 70, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Wilkes Barre. Born in Wilkes Barre on December 31, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Margaret (Kocher) Jayne. Sonny was a friend to everyone. She was kind, funny, sarcastic and had the most infectious laugh. She loved telling stories and jokes. She enjoyed travelling and talking about her adventures. She was giving and loving,...

Margaret J. "Sonny" Jayne, 70, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Wilkes Barre. Born in Wilkes Barre on December 31,...

Dominic Mack, Sr. Wilkes Barre

Dominic J. Mack, Sr.,83, of Mountain Top and West Palm Beach, Fl. Passed away suddenly on January 4th. Dominic was born March 5th, 1939, to the late James (Jimmy) Mack and Nellie (Sislo) Mack. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Molly (Gallagher) Mack, his infant son, David, his son Dominic,Jr., his sisters Marie Conte, Kay Hoitsma, Anne Charles, Joanne Sbar and Diane Mack. Dominic was an instant friend to all who had the pleasure to meet him. He was the second generation...

Dominic J. Mack, Sr.,83, of Mountain Top and West Palm Beach, Fl. Passed away suddenly on January 4th. Dominic was born March 5th, 1939, to the late James (Jimmy) Mack and Nellie (Sislo)...

George Ihnots Swoyersville

George Ihnots of Swoyersville, Pennsylvania passed away on Jan 3, 2023, at Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing.

Edward Hayes Wilkes Barre

Edward C. Hayes, Jr., 60, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes Barre. Born on July 31, 1962 in Washington DC, he was a son of the late Edward C. Hayes Sr. and Reathella (James) Simpson. Edward enjoyed spending time with his family, playing chess, and liked watching movies. He left a lasting impact on everyone he met. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by sisters, Ethella Mae Palmer, and Lynn Knox,...

Edward C. Hayes, Jr., 60, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes Barre. Born on July 31, 1962 in Washington DC, he was a son...

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