Obituaries
Hannah Jane Peck
Feb 8, 2026
Hannah Jane Peck, 84, of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Hannah was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Family was at the center of her life, and she gave her love generously and without hesitation. As a true garage-sale extraordinaire, she found joy in the simple things.
She is survived...
James W. Lyons
Feb 6, 2026
James W. Lyons, 91, of Kingston, passed away on Friday, February 6 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Port Blanchard on February 28, 1934, he was a son of the late Willard E. and Ruth M. (Sickler) Lyons and attended Coughlin High School.
James was an Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Forty Fort...
Jill Mendygral
Feb 4, 2026
Jill Irene Mendygral, 72, of Harveys Lake passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026, at home after nearly a decade of battling a lengthy illness. Born on June 9, 1953, she was a daughter of the late John and Irene (Benedict) Otscavich of the Newtown section of Hanover Twp.
Jill was a graduate of Hanover High School and was a...
Thomas Alexander
Feb 4, 2026
Thomas Alexander, 93, of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley surrounded by his loved ones.He was born on September 10, 1932, in Lansford, a son of George Alexander and Bessie Alexander. He was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He enjoyed watching Sunday football, watching golf, attending church, spending time with...
Gloria Sweeney
Feb 3, 2026
Our beloved mother, Gloria (Smith) Sweeney, 81, of West Pittston, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Born in Scranton on August 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late David L. Smith and Elizabeth (Warren) Smith. She is survived by her brothers Terry Smith and his wife, Frances, Steve Smith and wife, Carol, David Smith and wife, Sidney, Leroy Smith,...
John O. Deiter
Feb 1, 2026
John O. Deiter, 75, of Shavertown, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2026, surrounded by the loving presence of his family.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 30, 1950, he was the son of the late Oliver and Karlys M. (Zimmerman) Deiter. John was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a loyal friend, and a steady, comforting presence to those...
Veronica Lee Gale
Jan 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Veronica Lee Gale
Veronica was as free-spirited as they come, a beautiful soul who followed the wind wherever it carried her. She lived life with joy, laughter, and an open heart, always ready for a good time and a shared laugh. Veronica truly knew no strangers, everyone she met was greeted warmly, as if they had been...
Deathrice D. Gray Sr.
Jan 26, 2026
Deathrice Dwayne Gray Sr., born August 1, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, peacefully passed away on January 26, 2026, while residing in Pennsylvania. He was raised between Chicago and Kentucky, places that shaped his strength, loyalty, and deep love for family.
Deathrice was a devoted father whose children were his heart and soul. He leaves behind his beloved daughter, Ieshia Gray, and...
Kit Kelchner
Jan 24, 2026
With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Kit Griffiths Kelchner, 71, of Wilkes-Barre, on January 24th, 2026.
Born on December 15th, 1954, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Kit was a proud graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1972. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s degree in education from Bloomsburg University, and later received...
Cecelia Moses
Jan 19, 2026
Cecelia Moses, 76, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on January 19, 2026 at her home.
Born in Port Fortin, Trinidad, on January 21, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Freddy Simmons and Jessie Moses. She lived in a town call Cochrane Village Guapo where she had her children before migrating to the USA.
Cecelia spent the majority of her life in...
Takiyah M. Condry
Jan 10, 2026
Takiyah M. Condry, 46, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in East Orange, New Jersey, on August 16, 1979, she was a daughter of the late Walter Collier and Daphne Condry.
Takiyah worked as a Corrections Officer at SCI Dallas before retiring in 2023 and later opened her own online novelty store.
She loved...
Elizabeth "Betty Jane" Marsh
Jan 10, 2026
Betty Jane (Elizabeth) Marsh went to be with the angels on January 10, 2026. She died peacefully at home with her family after a long illness.
Born September 23, 1927, in Pittston Township, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Johanna (Kanyock) Frushon.
Betty was a proud 1945 graduate of Pittston Township High School. Graduating was a major accomplishment,...
Clara Mae Norton
Jan 6, 2026
Clara Mae “Cookie” Norton, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2025, at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Nanticoke.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 25, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Clara Norton. Cookie was raised by her beloved grandparents, Helen and Anthony Watson, and will be remembered with a tombstone at their gravesite.
Cookie was truly a...
Maureen Theresa Lynn
Jan 2, 2026
Maureen Theresa (Kenney) Lynn, 84, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home. Arrangments are pending.
Sandra Ledoux
Dec 28, 2025
Sandra Ledoux, 79, of Swoyersville, PA, passed away on December 28, 2025, at her home.Sandra was born in Wells Beach, ME to Walter Flanders and Mercy (Hilton) Gray. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Before retiring, she worked for CT Spring and Stamp Corporation, Plainville, CT. In addition to raising their children, her and her husband helped raise her 5...
Charles "Chuck" Trykosky
Dec 25, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Trykosky, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Lakewood Rehabiltation and Healthcare, Nanticoke.
Born on July 6, 1942, he was a son of the late Anne (Pavis) Trykosky.
Chuck served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and later went to work at Dancheck's Extinguishers and Service Inc., Edwardsville.
In addition to his mother, he was...
Margaret Bullock
Dec 18, 2025
Margaret Jane (Harris) Bullock, 100, passed away on December 18, 2025, at Allied Meade Street Skilled Nursing.
Born on October 7, 1925, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late David and Edith (Driebel) Harris
Margaret spent the majority of her life working as a caretaker. She was a member of Baptist Tabernacle Church in Hanover Township. In her free time,...
Yoginder Vohra
Dec 8, 2025
Mr. Yoginder P. Vohra, 90, of Shavertown, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. He had many hobbies that included reading, gardening, dancing, and walking. Mr. Yoginder loved to travel and be social. He was also an avid card and chess player. His family will remember him for his compassionate, patient, loving and selfless nature. Mr. Yoginder was always smiling.
Prayer and...
Ann Duncan
Dec 4, 2025
Ann Louise (Berger) Duncan, 79, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on December 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Kingston on June 2, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Berger Sr. and Emily (Bevan) Berger.
After graduating from high school, Ann went on to work as a housekeeper for Riverstreet Manor for 27 years. In...
Daniel J. Luce
Nov 26, 2025
Daniel J. Luce, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp.
Born in Washington D.C. on April 3, 1952, he was a son of the late Charles and Hildegard (Birk) Luce.
Daniel proudly served 4 years in the US Air Force and then an additional 4 in the US Army in which he retired...
