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.

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Donald Clemow Trucksville

Donald Lee Clemow, 82, of Trucksville, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Nanticoke. Born in Kingston on June 28, 1940, he was a son of the late Joseph D. and Doris M. (Schmoll) Clemow. Donald was an Army Veteran and later worked for Gronchick Construction as a roofer for many years. He enjoyed going hunting, fishing and target shooting. He loved watching Gunsmoke, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State football and listening to...

Donald Lee Clemow, 82, of Trucksville, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Nanticoke. Born in Kingston on June 28, 1940, he was a son of the late...

Carol Norton

Carol J. Norton, 81, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 29, 2023, with her nephew, Robert S. Norton Jr., by her side. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late John S. and Helen (Shakalum) Norton. Carol graduated from Elmer L. Meyers High School in 1961 and she was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre. She was initially employed by Bevan’s Nursing Home in Wilkes-Barre for several years prior to moving to Hampton...

Carol J. Norton, 81, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 29, 2023, with her nephew, Robert S. Norton Jr., by her side. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the...

Troy Carter

Troy A. Carter, 48, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 in Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 9, 1975, he was a son of Denise Carter. Troy was described as a go getter who loved being around people, laughing and spending time with his family. He liked fishing and watching the New York Giants and New York Yankees. Troy was very fitness oriented and proud of his physique. He was preceded in death by his twin infant sons, Troy Jr., and...

Troy A. Carter, 48, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 in Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 9, 1975, he was a son of Denise Carter. Troy was described...

Betty Sincavage Hanover Twp.

. Betty Jeanne (Wren) Sincavage, 71, of Hanover Township, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Wilkes-Barre on February 9, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Jeanne (Cronauer) Wren and was a graduate of G.A.R. High School. She was formerly employed in the restaurant industry as a general manager. Betty enjoyed fishing, camping and playing bingo and going to the casino. She loved spending time with...

. Betty Jeanne (Wren) Sincavage, 71, of Hanover Township, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Wilkes-Barre on February 9, 1952,...

Lynn Wallace Laflin

Lynn B. Wallace, formerly of Laflin, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2023, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loved ones at Kingston Nursing and Rehab in Kingston, PA. Lynn was born on December 10, 1936, in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn (Hammond) Wells. After Lynn graduated from Elmer L. Meyers High School in 1954, she went on to study nursing at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing graduating in 1957. Lynn dedicated...

Lynn B. Wallace, formerly of Laflin, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2023, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loved ones at Kingston Nursing and Rehab in Kingston, PA. Lynn was...

Richard Steinbacher Drums

Richard Lee Steinbacher of Drums, PA died on May 19, 2023 at the age of 78. He was born in Williamsport, PA in 1944 and grew up there and in Wilkes Barre PA. He was a graduate of St. Nicholas High School and Kings College, class of 1966, both of Wilkes Barre. Upon graduation he joined the firm of Haskin and Sells, CPA’s, now Deloitte & Touche, in New York City, where he spent 13 years as an auditor and consultant. He became a CPA in 1970. Thereafter, he spent the next...

Richard Lee Steinbacher of Drums, PA died on May 19, 2023 at the age of 78. He was born in Williamsport, PA in 1944 and grew up there and in Wilkes Barre PA. He was a graduate of St....

Sharon Fisher Wilkes-Barre

Sharon (Lameraux) Fisher, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her home. Born in Nescopeck on March 22, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Cornelius and Rena Jarrett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Fisher. Sharon is survived by her daughter Tracey Ann Howell; son, Brian David Howell (Heather Zim); grandchildren, Curtis Howell, Ashley Allabaugh and Hayleigh Zim; 7 great grandchildren; several brothers...

Sharon (Lameraux) Fisher, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her home. Born in Nescopeck on March 22, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Cornelius and Rena...

Thomas Flannelly Wilkes-Barre

Thomas J. Flannelly, 91, of Wilkes-Barre, former resident of Avoca and Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Twp. Born in Moosic on January 25, 1932, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Nicholson) Flannelly. Thomas served in the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Salem and was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca. He was very sociable and enjoyed the company of his...

Thomas J. Flannelly, 91, of Wilkes-Barre, former resident of Avoca and Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains...

Marilyn Whitmire

Marilyn L. (Emerson) Whitmire, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Hampton House, Hanover Twp. Born in Penn Yan, NY on Oct. 16, 1949, she was a daughter of the late J. Edgar Emerson, Sr., and Hazel L. (Wentworth) Emerson. Marilyn was a 1967 graduate of Franklin High School, Prattsburgh, NY and later graduated from Jo Mar Beauty School in 1984. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church, Wilkes-Barre and loved to knit. Marilyn will be greatly missed by...

Marilyn L. (Emerson) Whitmire, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Hampton House, Hanover Twp. Born in Penn Yan, NY on Oct. 16, 1949, she was a daughter of the...

Rico Fonseca, the Artist of Greenwich Village

“A Colorful Life” - Rico Fonseca, a brilliant artist known for his vibrant and unique artwork, passed away peacefully on May 8th 2023 in his home in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Rico's life was a symbol of resilience, hope, and creativity. Born in Lima, Peru, Rico developed his artistic talent at a young age and dreamed of becoming a world-renowned artist. With only $25 in his pocket, he hitchhiked his way up the Pan-American Highway and arrived in Miami three months later. Rico's...

“A Colorful Life” - Rico Fonseca, a brilliant artist known for his vibrant and unique artwork, passed away peacefully on May 8th 2023 in his home in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Rico's life...

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