Obituaries

Jul 30, 2023

Johnny King, 67, passed away on July 30, 2023, at Maple Ridge Rehab & Health Care Center in Kingston.

He was born on May 23, 1956, in Jacksonville, Florida, he was a son of the late Mudgar and Anna Mae (Colzie) King.

He was deeply committed to his faith and attended services at the Apostolic...

Jul 25, 2023

Sandra L. (Gabriele) Franks, 74, of Bloomsburg, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at her home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 18, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Thelma (Blecher) Gabriele. Sandra graduated from E. L. Meyers High School in 1967 and was a Strutter on the drill team. Sandra lived her life as a...

Jul 25, 2023

James Leary of Larksville, Pennsylvania passed away on Jul 25, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 21, 2023

Kay (O’Dea) Gaido, 87, of Bridgewater NJ, passed away on July 21, 2023 at St. Peters University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 18, 1936, she was a daughter of the late William and Ann (Conahan) O’Dea.

Kay was a member of Our Lady of the Lake/St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Pocono Pines,...

Jul 20, 2023

Mary Ellen (Pugh) Kitzmiller, 69, passed away July 20, 2023, Wilkes-Barre at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born on August 20, 1953 in Wilkes-Barre PA, she was a daughter of Charles and Amelia (McElwee) Pugh.

Mary was an absolute animal lover. She loved nothing more than feeding the birds and squirrels. She also loved disco...

Jul 5, 2023

Bryandt A. Shelly, 47, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, Wilkes-Barre at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born on July 2, 1976, in State College, Bryandt was the beloved son of Ernestine "Tina" (Flakes) Jones of Wilkes-Barre and the late Lamont Shelly.

From an early age, Bryandt was raised in the Apostolic faith. He attended...

Jun 22, 2023

Thomas Bradley White, 64, of Kingston, passed away on June 22nd at home.

Born on September 8, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert L. White, Sr. and Joan (Novakoski) White.

Thomas was a carpenter for LTCI Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his son, Tyler White.

He is...

Jun 21, 2023

George Nicholas Benetos, 75, of Plains Township, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.

He was born on November 8, 1947, in Astoria, New York, to the late Nicholas and Angela (Stragalas) Benetos.

George dedicated his life to his passion as a Harness Horse Driver Trainer. He found immense joy...

Jun 20, 2023

John A. Sysak, 87, of Plains, PA, passed away on June 20, 2023, at Tiffany Court,  Kingston. He was born on November 3, 1935, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to the late Alexander Sysak and Mary (Hubiak) Sysak-Kaputsky.

John obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Kings College. He was a faithful member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral, where...

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...