Obituaries

Sep 17, 2025

Randolph P. Rawlins, 69, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Allied Residential Care, Meade Street. 

Born in Wilkes-Barre on November 10, 1955, he was a son of the late Randolph and Marian (Foster) Rawlins. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Parran Foster.

He is survived by his sons, Randolph P. Rawlins and Nathan...

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...

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.

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...

Aug 30, 2025

Joseph Zigmund Tafil, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at his home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 25, 1951, he was a son of the late Zigmund and Lottie (Zionce) Tafil. He is survived by his sister, Jean Marie Mersincavage and husband, Paul. Arragements are private for his family. 

Aug 29, 2025

Tiffany L. Jones, 36, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away August 29, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg. Born in New York on September 15, 1988, she was a daughter of Jackqline (Jones) Barnhill and the late William Cager.  In addition to her mother, she is survived by her children, Dennis Rice, Denise Rice and LaShawn Rice and sisters, Ebonee, Devenee, and Destiny.  Family...

Aug 23, 2025

Shawn Paul Nangle, 47, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on August 22, 2025, at his home.

Born in Massillon, Ohio, on November 11, 1977, he was the son of the late Paula Elizabeth Nangle.

After graduating high school, Shawn went on to work for the Logistics Division of Sears for 20 years.

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his...

Aug 17, 2025

Laurie A. (Michael) Parker, 57, of Scranton, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Geisinger Danville.

Born in Scranton on December 28, 1967, she was a daughter of William H. Dixon and Kathryn (Michael) Simmons.

Laurie was an advocate for stray cats, making it her mission to provide veterinary care and find loving homes, and adopting a few of them herself.

In addition...

Aug 11, 2025

William “Billy” C. Hopkins, our loving father, brother, uncle & great uncle, 66, of Trucksville has passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at Allied Services Hospice Center.

Born on November 6th, 1958 in Kingston, PA he was a son of the late William T. Hopkins and Lois J. (Sullivan) Hopkins. He graduated from West...

Aug 9, 2025

Ayana Shanell Velardo, 30, of Wilkes-Barre, tragically passed away on August 9, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 27, 1995, she was the daughter of Andy Barrow and Yanira Velardo.

Ayana worked as a dietary aide in a local nursing home. In her free time, she loved listening to music and spending quality time with loved friends and family at...

Aug 6, 2025

Derek A. Vandegrift, 44, of Nesquehoning, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Born in Allentown on December 23, 1980, he was a son of the late Arlene Vandegrift-Klotz.

Derek enjoyed traveling all over the world, cooking for friends and family, playing games, and collecting LEGO. He also loved being around animals, from squirrels to dogs to elephants. There was never an animal...

Jul 25, 2025

It’s with heartfelt sympathy that the family of Storm Horro and Jeremy Barron, announce the passing of their baby girl, Astrid Dova Barron.

She was preceded in death by her paternal great grandfather, David J. Cambell.

Surviving to cherish her memory are parents, Jeremy Barron and Storm Horro; brothers, Castiel Horro and Ezio Horro; sister, Rayne Horro; grandparents, Renee Tyler, Robert Tyler,...

Jul 21, 2025

John J. Manalas, 70, of Taylor, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Oak Ridge Rehab and Healthcare Center, Taylor.

Born in Scranton on April 13, 1955, he was a son of the late Stanley and Irene (Komora) Manalas.

John was a 1973 graduate of Riverside High School. He worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was...

Jul 16, 2025

Julia Mary (Hadley) Harvey, 82, of Avoca, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Private cremation services have been entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Avoca.

Jul 16, 2025

Marietta Jane Paternoster-Garr, 77, of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Pringle on September 25, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Agnes (Sileski) Tomasura. Marietta had a lifelong love of learning and a special affection for plants, which eventually led her to...

Jul 15, 2025

Clementine H. Steinbacher Coledo, 89, of Edwardsville, passed away on July 15, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Meade Street.

Born in Williamsport on May 1, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Richard H. Steinbacher and Eleanor Smith Steinbacher.

Clementine received her high school diploma from St. Mary’s High School, Williamsport.  She worked...

Jul 14, 2025

In loving memory of Edward G. Chernouskas, 90 of Pittston, a devoted husband, cherished father, and adoring grandfather and great grandfather, whose life was a testament to unwavering love, integrity, and resilience. Edward passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 14, surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren whom he dedicated his life to.

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Jul 13, 2025

In Loving Memory

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing of a beloved soul, Mrs. Hattie Carter Holloway, on Sunday. Born July 28, 1929, in South Carolina and raised in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late George and Julia (Barnes) Holloway. Her kindness, wisdom, and generosity touched all...

Jul 12, 2025

Maynard Keatts, 78, of Shickshinny, passed away on July 12, 2025 at Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Harold and Rebecca (Medley) Murray.

After graduating from GAR high school, he went and enlisted in the Army where he proudly served his country. Prior to retiring, Maynard was employed by PP&L as...

Jul 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mable Lee Felder Jones

Mable Lee Felder Jones was born under a June sun in Mississippi—on the 16th, in 1939. The world was a harder place back then, especially for a young Black girl born to a fifteen-year-old mother, Ella Mae Conerly, and a father, Leo Felder, she would never get to know....