Obituaries

Jun 18, 2023

Michael J. Moyer Sr., 75, of Shickshinny, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Born in Allentown, raised in Bethlehem and Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Mollie (Brislin) Moyer.

Michael was a graduate of E.L Meyers High School and earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science...

Jun 15, 2023

Dr. Gerry Leeson started life in Pringle, Pennsylvania in 1927, grandson of Irish immigrants and son of a coal miner, with sisters Marie and Peggy. Gerry lost his father at a young age, but through his service with the U.S. Army, he was able to put himself through college, eventually earning his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of...

Jun 8, 2023

Fitch, Charlotte Palmer Donaghue, age 99, born in Syracuse, NY, nearly 100 years ago on October, 16, 1923, formerly from Syracuse, NY, Lansing, MI, Park Forest, IL, Lawrence Park, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Erie, PA, and Courtdale, PA passed away June 8, 2023 at Wesley Village in Pittston, Pennsylvania.  She graduated from high school in Syracuse, NY, and received her...

Jun 1, 2023

Donald Lee Clemow, 82, of Trucksville, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Nanticoke.

Born in Kingston on June 28, 1940, he was a son of the late Joseph D. and Doris M. (Schmoll) Clemow.

Donald was an Army Veteran and later worked for Gronchick Construction as a roofer for...

May 29, 2023

Troy A. Carter, 48, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 in Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 9, 1975, he was a son of Denise Carter.

Troy was described as a go getter who loved being around people, laughing and spending time with his family. He liked fishing and watching the New...

May 29, 2023

Carol J. Norton, 81, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 29, 2023, with her nephew, Robert S. Norton Jr., by her side.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late John S. and Helen (Shakalum) Norton.

Carol graduated from Elmer L. Meyers High School in 1961 and she was...

May 28, 2023

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Betty Jeanne (Wren) Sincavage, 71, of Hanover Township, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on February 9, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Jeanne (Cronauer) Wren and was a graduate of G.A.R. High School.  She was formerly employed in...

May 27, 2023

Lynn B. Wallace, formerly of Laflin, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2023, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loved ones at Kingston Nursing and Rehab in Kingston, PA.

Lynn was born on December 10, 1936, in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn (Hammond) Wells. After Lynn graduated from...

May 19, 2023

Richard Lee Steinbacher of Drums, PA died on May 19, 2023 at the age of 78.   He was born in Williamsport, PA in 1944 and grew up there and in Wilkes Barre PA. He was a graduate of St. Nicholas High School and Kings College, class of 1966, both of Wilkes Barre. Upon graduation he joined the firm of...

May 16, 2023

Sharon (Lameraux) Fisher, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her home.

Born in Nescopeck on March 22, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Cornelius and Rena Jarrett.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Fisher.

Sharon is survived by her...

May 15, 2023

Thomas J. Flannelly, 91, of Wilkes-Barre, former resident of Avoca and Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Twp.

Born in Moosic on January 25, 1932, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Nicholson) Flannelly.

Thomas was a graduate of Moosic...

May 9, 2023

Marilyn L. (Emerson) Whitmire, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Hampton House, Hanover Twp.

Born in Penn Yan, NY on Oct. 16, 1949, she was a daughter of the late J. Edgar Emerson, Sr., and Hazel L. (Wentworth) Emerson.

Marilyn was a 1967 graduate of Franklin High School, Prattsburgh, NY...

May 8, 2023

“A Colorful Life” - Rico Fonseca, a brilliant artist known for his vibrant and unique artwork, passed away peacefully on May 8th 2023 in his home in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Rico's life was a symbol of resilience, hope, and creativity. Born in Lima, Peru, Rico developed his artistic talent at a young age and dreamed of becoming a world-renowned artist....

May 7, 2023

Jacinta "Ninna" Alliene (Bryant) Bowden, 52, of Ashley, Pennsylvania, was born on February 1, 1971 in Elizabeth NJ and was the youngest daughter of the late Lloyd Bryant and Annie Ruth (Thomas) Bryant. She departed this life on Sunday May 7, 2023, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania.

Jacinta was educated in the Elizabeth and Roselle school systems and...

Apr 18, 2023

Neal A. Yerabeck, 61, of Harveys Lake, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Arrangements were private.

Apr 13, 2023

Edith Hettig, 87, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at The Gardens at Wyoming Valley.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on November 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Ruth (Groper) Hettig.  She was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School and was of the Lutheran faith.

Edith was formerly...

Apr 6, 2023

Joseph T. Borosky, 82 passed away peacefully at home on April 6th. He was born at home in Wyoming on September 20th, 1940 to the late Joseph and Helen Borosky. He graduated from Exeter High School in 1958. Joseph joined the army in 1960. He proudly served his country from 1960 to 1963 and was in the active reserves...

Mar 24, 2023

Brenda E. Anduze, 75, of Ashley, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements were private for her family.

Mar 24, 2023

Mark Goldhamer, 70, of Hanover Twp., passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

Born in the Bronx on November 12, 1952, he was a son of the late Milton and Ruth (Moskowitz) Goldhamer.

In retirement, he worked at Price Chopper, Wilkes-Barre and enjoyed keeping busy. He loved...

Mar 20, 2023

Constant J. Pivinski “Connie”, 77, of Hanover Twp., passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on October 7, 1945, he was a son of the late Constant “Gus” and Julia (Cygarowski) Pivinski.

Connie graduated from King’s College and worked as an accountant for many years at...