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Marilyn L. (Emerson)  Whitmire

Marilyn L. (Emerson) Whitmire

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...

Rico Fonseca, The Artist Of Greenwich Village

Rico Fonseca, The Artist Of Greenwich Village

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....

Jacinta Bowden

Jacinta Bowden

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...

Neal A. Yerabeck

Neal A. Yerabeck

Apr 18, 2023

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

Edith Hettig

Edith Hettig

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...

Joseph T. Borosky

Joseph T. Borosky

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...

Brenda E. Anduze

Brenda E. Anduze

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.

Mark Goldhamer

Mark Goldhamer

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...

Contant "Connie" J. Pivinski

Contant "Connie" J. Pivinski

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...

James Burrell

James Burrell

Mar 18, 2023

James Burrell, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on March 18, 2023 at River View Nursing and Rehab Center, Plains Township.

Services have been entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.

Miles W. Lassman

Miles W. Lassman

Mar 18, 2023

Miles W. Lassman, 30, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1992 in Worcester, MA. Miles was extremely smart and enjoyed working with computers and had many long time gaming friends. He loved spending time with this two cats, Pink and Suzi. He will be grealty missed by family and friends. Services...

Osma Abraham Lispi

Osma Abraham Lispi

Mar 16, 2023

Osma Abraham Lispi passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 16,2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital in Plains Township.

She was the daughter of the late Robert and Madeline (Bobinshoti) Abraham.  She was born and raised in Wilkes Barre attending Wilkes-Barre schools  graduating from GAR high School.

She was the first female from Luzerne County and...

Gail M. Gosart

Gail M. Gosart

Mar 14, 2023

Gail M. (Lupole) Gosart, 76, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on March 14th at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Township.

Born on July 19, 1946 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Margaret (Horensky) Lupole.

Gail graduated from Coughlin High School and worked for many years at Mercy Hospital and later, Geisinger South...

Kathy (Caffrey)  Grabiec

Kathy (Caffrey) Grabiec

Mar 14, 2023

Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Grabiec, 79, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 22, 1943, she was the eldest daughter of the late Dr. John Jerome and Kathleen (Lavery) Caffrey.   She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Marywood University in 1964.

Following...

Leonard E. Martin

Leonard E. Martin

Mar 12, 2023

Family and friends mourn the passing of Leonard E. Martin, 92, on Sunday, March 12th, 2023. Born in Wilkes-Barre on Jan 15th, 1931, Leonard was the son of the late Raymond and Augusta Martin; brother to the late Eleanore Martin (his twin sister), R. Spencer Martin, and Marion Frantz; grandfather, great-grandfather; uncle to many nieces and nephews; and loving...

Dorothy E. (Schult)  Cummings

Dorothy E. (Schult) Cummings

Mar 12, 2023

Dorothy E. (Schult) Cummings, 84, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, 465 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Family and friends may pay their respects from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Interment...

Robert C. Graff

Robert C. Graff

Mar 9, 2023

Robert C. Graff, 83, of Pittston, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 with his loving wife, Carole by his side at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Born in Scranton on January 25, 1940, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Graff.

He was a member of St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton and served...

Bernice A. Shovlin

Bernice A. Shovlin

Mar 6, 2023

Bernice A. Shovlin, 62, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on February 16, 1961, she was a daughter of Elizabeth M. (Perez) Shovlin of Wilkes-Barre and the late Joseph Shovlin.

Bernice attended St. Aloysius Grade School and was a graduate of Bishop...

Louise E. (Myers)  Martin

Louise E. (Myers) Martin

Feb 22, 2023

Family and friends mourn the passing of Louise E. Martin, 88, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.  Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 20, 1934, Louise was the daughter of the late Bruce and Jean Myers, sister to the late Bruce Myers of Portland, Oregon, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt to many nieces and nephews, and loving wife of Leonard E. Martin.

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Robert E. Medley, Mtcs (Ss) Retired

Robert E. Medley, Mtcs (Ss) Retired

Feb 21, 2023

Robert Edward (Bob) Medley MTCS (SS) Retired, 56 of Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 21, 2023 at his home.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 21, 1966, he was a son of the late William Lee “Junior” Medley, Sr who passed away on March 13, 2019 and Elizabeth “Sib” (Clark) Medley who...

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