All Obituaries

Ruth (McGraw) Lavelle, 92, of Avoca, passed away Thursday, November 15, at her home, with her loving family by her side. Born in Taylor on November 2, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Rindos) McGraw. Ruth was a graduate of Taylor High School and was employed at Topps Chewing Gum.  She was a member of Queen of the Apostles Church, Avoca and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 8335, Avoca. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John...

Robert Dietz, 71, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Sunday at home.   Surviving are three sisters, Jo Ann McCann, Ashley, Ellen Dwyer and Donna Weber, both of Wilkes-Barre, several nieces and nephews Arrangements are private and entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services , Wilkes-Barre.  

Nancy A. Hornlein, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following a lengthy illness.   She was born in Wilkes-Barre on May 29, 1955.  She is the daughter of Ralph Wallace and the late Rose Mary (Storm) Wallace.   Nancy was preceded in death by her brother; Richard Wallace.   Surviving is her husband, John Hornlein.  Son; Jeffrey Hornlein and his wife, Melissa.  Daughter; Anna...

Zah’Kee De’Andre Ransome, 10 years old, passed away Friday November 2, 2018 at his home in Wilkes-Barre. He was the son of Andre Ransome and Candace McClure.            Zah’Kee was a beautiful, caring boy who loved all the things a boy his age would.   He liked to play video games and loved listening to music.   He enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends and was a very...

Lloyd J. Harris, 66, of Wilkes-Barre, was personally selected to spend his eternity with God on the morning of Saturday Oct 13, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He peacefully began that journey with his daughter, Kim, at his side.  Lloyd was born in Granville, N.C., on November 28, 1951.  He was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Bessie (Hunt) Harris. Words can't really be corralled into who he really was.  His life was nothing but animated. His heart was bigger than...

Jennifer A. “Nena” Fernandez, 32, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 19, 2018, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.  Born in Houston, TX, on July 27, 1986, she was a daughter of Maria Irene Fernandez, Wilkes-Barre. Nena graduated high school in Long Island, NY and later worked for Morgan Advanced Materials, Hanover Twp.  Nena’s greatest joy in her life was her children. She was a loving and...

Ellen Marie (Gilvary) Gilhooley, 89, of Avoca, PA passed away Saturday morning surrounded by her loving family at Celtic Health Care Hospice Unit at Geisinger Medical Center South in Wilkes Barre. Ellen was predeceased by her devoted husband of 62 years, James J. Gilhooley, who passed away November 14, 2016.   Born on August 29th, 1929 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gilroy) Gilvary and Ellen resided in Avoca for most of her life.   Ellen...

Doris A. Hines, 91, a resident of Manor Care, Kingston, and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away early Friday morning.  Doris was born in Wilkes-Barre on December 16, 1926.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Jane (MacNeil) Williams.           Doris was employed by the former Mercy Hospital for many years.  She was a kind, caring person who enjoyed a good conversation.  She had a big...

Robert J. Hines, 75, of Pittston, and formerly of Avoca, passed away Thursday October 11, 2018 at the Gardens at East Mountain, Wilkes-Barre, after a long battle with kidney disease.  Robert was born in Avoca on September 8, 1943.  He was the son of the late Leo and Ruth (Maxwell) Hines.            Bob attended Avoca High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army, assigned to the 293rd Engineers in Baumholder,...

David Gideon Barber Sr. transitioned from labor on earth to reward with the Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Forty-Fort. He was born in Washington D.C. on December 14, 1974. David was preceded in death by his sister; Sarita Precious Barber, mother; Rita Denise Barber, and grandmother; Arlene Iris Barber. Surviving are his sons; David Barber Jr. and Tayshawn Barber, Sister; Angel Barber, Companion; Erika Pertrole. David graduated from Accoctink Academy and from Keystone Job Corp. He...