Obituaries
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...
John Lee
Nov 23, 2025
John C. Lee passed away on November 23, 2025. Private cremation services have been entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
Nancy L. Koprowski
Nov 13, 2025
Nancy L. (Thoma) Koprowski, 77, of Hanover Twp., passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Embassy of East Mountain, Plains Twp, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 13, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Sarah “Sally” (Kelly) Thoma.
Nancy graduated from EL Meyers High School in 1966. Before retiring, she worked...
Darlene Lewonka
Nov 6, 2025
Darlene A. Lewonka, 58, of Kingston, passed away on November 6, 2025.
Born on December 3, 1966, in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late George and Theresa (Stefaniak) Lewonka.
After graduating high school, Darlene worked majority of her life as a bookkeeper. In her free time, she loved to travel to the city to explore, shop in all...
Amira Isbeth Gonzalez
Nov 3, 2025
It is with heartfelt sympathy that the family of Audy Gozalez and Yaniris Pena-Gonzalez announce the passing of their baby girl, Amira Isbeth Gonzalez.
In addition to her parents, left to cherish Amira’s memory are maternal grandparents, Benedita and Casimiro; and paternal grandparents, Rebeka and Audanio; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, and other loved ones.
A viewing will be...
Brian Ichter
Oct 22, 2025
Brian A. Ichter, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, passed October 23, 20205, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.
Born on February 7, 1962, in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur and Marjorie (King) Ichter.
After graduating high school, Brian went on to be a car salesman for the majority of his life. In his free time, he loved to...
Rita Sudol
Oct 22, 2025
Rita M. Sudol, 81, of Edwardsville, passed away on October 22, 2025, at Third Ave Health and Rehab Center, Kingston.
Born in Nanticoke on September 19, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Anna (Venit) Sudol.
Rita was a member of St. Ignatius Church in Edwardsville. In her free time, she enjoyed spending times with friends and family.
In addition...
Naylea Alexandria Cardona-Ibarguen
Oct 8, 2025
It’s with heartfelt sympathy that the family of Ashley Ibarguen-Gomez and Anthony Jeremy Cardona announce the passing of their beautiful baby girl, Naylea Alexandria Cardona-Ibarguen. She was brought into this world on October 8, 2025. Although her time was short, the love and joy she brought will be everlasting.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents,...
Roberta Tsempales
Oct 5, 2025
Roberta Tsempales, 89, of Great Falls, VA, passed away peacefully on October 5th at The Residence at Colvin Run, Great Falls, VA.
Born in Wyoming, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Inez (Howell) Hartman.
She worked for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon in Washington DC.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Anna Franskus
Oct 4, 2025
Anna Franskus, 94, of Kingston, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Third Avenue Health & Rehabilitation Center, Kingston. Arrangements were private for her family.
Selby "Lebby" K. Judge
Oct 2, 2025
Selby ‘Lebby’ K. Judge, 89, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa, transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his home.
Born in James Island, SC, on December 8, 1935, he was the son of the late Amanda Judge Roper He was the oldest of three children.
Lebby spent his early years on the family farm, where he honed his athletic agility, quickness,...
Susan L. Stromak
Oct 1, 2025
Susan L. Stromak, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2025 at Riverstreet Manor. Arrangements are private for her family.
Kimberly Lubeck
Sep 30, 2025
Kimberly “Kim” (Kologe) Lubeck, 56, of Avoca, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Born in Scranton on May 13, 1969, she was the daughter of Nancy (Spigarelli) Kologe and the late Joseph Kologe.
Kim earned a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and built a dedicated career with...
Steven Cintron
Sep 21, 2025
Steven Anthony Cintron, 60, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on September 21, 2025.
Born in Manhattan, New York, on August 22, 1965, he was the son of the late Steve Cintron and Minerva Torres-Cintron.
Steven worked the majority of his life as an entrepreneur and owned his own business, La Familia Inc. He was a member of the 1st Congregational Church in West...
Thomas R. Lewis
Sep 19, 2025
Thomas “Tom” R. Lewis, 82, of Hanover Twp., passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at Allied Services Hospice, Meade St.
Born in Nanticoke on Nov. 7th, 1942, he was a son of the late Reuben T. Lewis and Bridget (Connell) Jarrett.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Lewis.
Tom is survived by his loving wife,...
Randolph P. Rawlins
Sep 17, 2025
Randolph P Rawlins, 69, passed away Wed September 17, 2025, at Allied Services Meade Street Residence in Wilkes barre.
Born in Wilkes Barre on Nov 10, 1955, he was a son of the late Randolph Rawlins Sr and Marian (Foster) Rawlins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by huge influences in his life, his grandfather Parran (Pop) Foster,...
Nakiva Howard
Sep 10, 2025
Nakiva Michelle Howard, 46, was called home to the Lord on September 10, 2025.
Born in Paterson, NJ, on September 19, 1978, she was the daughter of William Wilson Jr. and the late Barbara Howard.
After receiving her high school diploma, she went on to work the majority of her life as a CNA. Nakiva attended House of Judah Ministries Church. In...
Paul Louis Chandler, Jr.
Sep 1, 2025
Paul Louis Chandler, Jr., 59, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. Private cremation services have been entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
Donald William Garey
Sep 1, 2025
Donald William Garey, 48, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away suddenly on September 1, 2025, at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 10, 1977, he was the son of the late Michelle Marie Garey and Jerome McCloe.
Donald was a man of God and a devout member of New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church in Wilkes-Barre. He was a social man; many knew...
