All Obituaries

Deborah A. (Relyea) Honors, 67, of East Syracuse, NY, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Post Acute Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA surrounded by her loving family. Born in Syracuse, NY on September 2, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Ann (Burdick) Relyea.  Deborah worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 20 years doing what she loved most, taking care of others. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family and being a gramma/Gigi. Deborah was a...

Mark Charles Smith, 42, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Danville on September 7, 1978, he was a son of Grace (Adams) Mack and the late David Smith. From an early age, Mark enjoyed everything to do with trains.  He also loved cars, rock music and his cats. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Erica Hontz; step-dad, Robert Mack; brother, Paul Smith; aunt, Elaine Palacios; nieces, Kaylie Marie,...

  Regina R. Bartish, 94, of Avoca, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Mountain View Care Center, Scranton. Born in Avoca on October 7, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Pauline (Zarkowski) Bartush. Regina graduated from Avoca High School class of 1943 and Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY., where she also served as an instructor.   Regina was a member of Queen of The Apostles Parish, Avoca and also a member of the former Ss. Peter & Paul Church,...

Edward R. Jakuboski, 65, of Avoca, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 23, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains.   Born in Pittston, on August 25, 1954, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Sylvia (Rich) Jakuboski.   Edward graduated from Pittston Area School District and Johnson College. He worked for over 43 years for Llewellyn & McKane, Inc., Wilkes-Barre, as a pressman.  Edward was also a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Pittston, where he was a...

Howard C. Viveney, Sr., 68, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements were private. 

Reginald L. Jones, 47, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services. Family and friends may visit from 3:00 - 5:00 PM, with a 5:00 PM Service. 

Patricia M. Fedorko, 69, of West Wyoming, formerly of Suscon, passed away on Friday, August 14, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.   Born on November 14, 1950, in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Earl C. and Matilda Rita (Yanushus) Renfer.   She was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca.   Patricia was the owner of Forever Country Gifts, Suscon. She enjoyed crafting, shopping and loved her pets.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her...

    Gabriel Daniel Spak, 85, a lifelong resident of Bear Creek Township passed away at home surrounded by family on August 7, 2020.  Gabriel was the son of the late Esther (Neary) and Daniel Spak of Bear Creek Township. Gabriel attended James M Coughlin High School. Gabriel was drafted into the US Army. He served as a Private First Class in the 2nd Howitzer Battalion, 83rd Artillery Division in Büdingen, Germany where he drove an M55 8-inch Self-Propelled Howitzer...

Priscilla E. (Morris) Rux, 87, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilkes-Barre on February 28, 1933, she was a daughter of the late B. Lewis and Margaret (Wright) Morris. She was married to the late Arthur T. Rux  for 46 years with their beloved daughter Renee. She graduated from G.A.R.  Memorial High School and was later employed at the West Moreland Club, she was a mail handler at USPS , and also worked...

Darryll Tyrone Patrick, 64, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born on September 20, 1955, in Harvey, IL, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Ernestine (Chatman) Patrick.   Darryll graduated from EL Meyers and worked for Pyramid Health Care, Inc., Dallas. He loved to travel, spend time with family and enjoyed playing chess and watching sports.   Surviving are his longtime companion of 31 years, Crystal Parker;...