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.

Ruth Helgemo Edwardsville

Ruth Mappes Helgemo, 84, of Edwardsville passed away on November 21, 2023 at Allied Hospice Center after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 11, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Margaret Kern Mappes. She was a graduate of Meyer’s High School Class of 1957. Throughout her childhood she helped her father in his bakery business, Margie’s Bake Goods, up until her graduation. She worked as a teller at the Wyoming National Bank before joining the...

Ruth Mappes Helgemo, 84, of Edwardsville passed away on November 21, 2023 at Allied Hospice Center after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 11, 1939, she was the daughter...

Jacqueline Roche

Jacqueline B. (Lewis) Roche, 64, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at her house on November 21, 2023, after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late John Lewis and Eleanore (Gilbert) Lewis. Jacqueline was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School Class of 1977 and continued her education at East Stroudsburg University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in biology. Jacqueline was a senior customer service representative for over 17...

Jacqueline B. (Lewis) Roche, 64, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at her house on November 21, 2023, after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late...

Orlando Dyer Wilkes-Barre

Orlando Wesley Dyer, 13, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on June 16, 2010, he was a son of Orlando W. Dyer and Tamier Fulton. Orlando was in the 7th grade at G.A.R. Middle School and enjoyed going to school. He loved playing video games and hanging out with his family and friends. His greatest passion was playing basketball. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Eartha Grant; grandfather, Doorly Gordon; uncle, Ronald Grant; and nephew,...

Orlando Wesley Dyer, 13, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on June 16, 2010, he was a son of Orlando W. Dyer and Tamier Fulton. Orlando was in the 7th...

Richard Robins, Sr. Hanover Green

Richard W. Robins, Sr. (Rick), 77 of Hanover Green, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre after a two year brave battle with cancer. Born in Wilkes-Barre on July 27, 1946, he was the son of the late George H. Robins, Jr. and Jessie L. (Mott) Robins. He was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School Class of 1964. Richard served in the United States Army and prior to retiring, he worked as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for Craft...

Richard W. Robins, Sr. (Rick), 77 of Hanover Green, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre after a two year brave battle with...

Marvin Wilson Hanover Twp.

Marvin Wilson of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania gained his wings on November 5, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer. Marvin was born on June 24, 1976 in Pahokee, Florida. He moved to northeastern Pennsylvania as a young child, where he lived the rest of his days. Marvin graduated from E.L. Meyers High School where he was a standout football player. He continued playing football at Lackawanna Junior College and several years with semi-pro football teams. Marvin was a beloved and...

Marvin Wilson of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania gained his wings on November 5, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer. Marvin was born on June 24, 1976 in Pahokee, Florida. He moved to...

Ellen Dwyer Wilkes-Barre

Ellen L. (Dietz) Dwyer, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 4, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Robert A. and Lucy (Davis) Dietz. Ellen was a member of the Episcopal Church of St. Clement & St. Peter, Wilkes-Barre. Ellen enjoyed staying active by cooking, crocheting, playing bingo and going to the casino. She loved watching football, gameshows, and soap operas. Ellen took...

Ellen L. (Dietz) Dwyer, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 4, 1938, she was a daughter of...

Gertrude Girmen Wilkes-Barre

Gertrude (Forve) Girmen, 91, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre on October 26, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Hartman) Forve. Gertrude was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. She took wonderful care of her children in their younger years and then went to work at Boscov’s as a cashier until she retired. She loved gardening and taking care of her flowers but most of all,...

Gertrude (Forve) Girmen, 91, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre on October 26, 1931, she was a daughter of the late...

Kathleen Gender Elkins Park, PA

Kathleen F. Gender, age 81, of Elkins Park, Pa. passed away October 13, 2023. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on October 11, 1942, and was the daughter of the late William F. and Mary V. (Sweeney) Gender. Kathleen (Kathy) was a longtime resident of Elkins Park, Pa. along with her beloved husband, Jatinder S. Mehta. Kathy and Jatinder’s love story lasted more than their 41 years of marriage. Kathy was the Associate Chief...

Kathleen F. Gender, age 81, of Elkins Park, Pa. passed away October 13, 2023. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on October 11, 1942, and was the daughter of the late William...

Christine Gardner

Christine Gardner of Pennsylvania passed away on Sep 27, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Linda Borum Hanover Township

Linda L. Borum, 75, of Hanover Township, passed away on Tuesday September 26, 2023, at Allied Hospice. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and daughter. Linda was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on May 27, 1948. She was the daughter of Theresa Roberts-Fox of Tavares, Florida, and the late Thomas Roberts, Jr. She graduated from Hanover Area High School...

Linda L. Borum, 75, of Hanover Township, passed away on Tuesday September 26, 2023, at Allied Hospice. She was a loving mother, grandmother,...

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