Obituaries

Jun 22, 2022

Sandra J. Auker, 83, of Trucksville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her home.

Sandra, better known as Mimi, was born in Plymouth on September 15, 1938, she was the daughter of the late James and Stella (Arnott) Wylie.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Riverside where she volunteered her...

Jun 18, 2022

William C. Bolinski, 79 of Hanover Township, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 18, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and devoted cats, Zee Zee & Ashley.

Born on November 18, 1942, he was the son of the late William S. Bolinski and Amanda E. Postens. Raised in Mocanaqua, PA, he was a...

Jun 8, 2022

Frances Gocek 76, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Jun 8, 2022, at Harmony West Shore, Mechanicsburg, PA.

Jun 8, 2022

Maria Rivera Malave of Bronx, New York passed away on Jun 8, 2022 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.

Jun 6, 2022

Edward J. Delescavage, 79, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at the Wilkes Barre VA Hospital, with family by his side.

Ed was born on April 11, 1943, in Wilkes Barre, PA to Edward J. and Sophie (nee Witek) Delescavage. His life was full of family, friends, food and fun. Whether you knew...

Jun 1, 2022

Barbara A (Smith) Upson, 80, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Barbara was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 31, 1942 to the late Samuel and Leona (Flakes) Smith. Here she was educated in the Philadelphia school system.

In 1965 she moved to...

Jun 1, 2022

Robert “Bob” J. Mack, 75, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Gino Merli Veteran’s Center, Scranton.

Born in Newark, NJ on December 6, 1946, he was a son of the late John and Winifred (Rush) Mack.  Bob had a master’s degree in social work and was proud to be a program manager for the...

May 30, 2022

Mattie P. (King) Battle, 67, of Kingston, passed away May 30, 2022 at her residence. Arrangments were private for her family.

May 29, 2022

Frances G. (Clayton) Muchler, 84, of Hanover Twp., passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Guardian Healthcare, Nanticoke.

Born in Wilkes Barre on November 16, 1937, she was the daughter of the late George and Arline (Vandermark) Clayton Didwalis.

Frances was a 1956 Graduate of G.A.R. High School. She was a member of St....

May 28, 2022

Luis A. Feliciano Jr., 28, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Allied Hospice, Wilkes Barre.

Born in Queens, NY, on July 21, 1993, he was the son of Yeila “Alexa” Garcia and Luis Feliciano Sr.

Luis was very friendly, he enjoyed music, painting, and drawing; he was also a gamer....

May 23, 2022

Norma E. (Neithardt) Vogeley-Rosati, 76, of Gouldsboro, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Regional Hospital of Scranton after a brief illness.

She was the loving and devoted fiancée of Walter J. Rosati, with whom she shared 30 years of love, laughter, and adventure. Norma and Walter were truly soulmates.

Born in Ridgewood, NY,...

May 20, 2022

David Paul Kendall, 52, of Avoca, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home. Born in Erie, PA on May 11, 1970, he was a son of the late Clinton L. Kendall and Alice E. Parra.

David worked as a supervisor in the filing department of workers compensation at the state office in Scranton.

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May 9, 2022

Jennifer Frances Crangle, affectionally known as “Jenny”, was born November 27, 1984 to parents Willy Francine Brockenbrough and Rev. Frank Crangle of Philadelphia PA.

She was educated in the Philadelphia school system’s private sector, attending Blair Christian Academy, and later graduating from Delaware Valley Charter High School on June 12, 2002.

Jennifer attended Penn State...

May 9, 2022

Janel M. Fulton, 45, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at her home. Born in Somerville, MA, on May 6, 1977, she was a daughter of the late David and Mary Jane (Turnbach) Fulton. Janel loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed listening to music, playing spades, getting her hair done and doing...

May 9, 2022

Carl M. Coveleski, 90, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at his home. Born in Wilkes Barre on November 11, 1931, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Coveleski. Raised in Georgetown, Carl was one of 11 children. He loved to travel, watch horse racing, and go to the gym throughout his...

May 4, 2022

Margaret “Peggy” Ann (Rushton) Simmonette, 68, of Hanover Twp., passed away peacefully at Kingston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. She was the daughter of Betty Rushton and the late Edward Rushton.

Peggy was a 1972 graduate of GAR high school and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from King’s College in accounting,...

May 4, 2022

Holly Sue Gyle, 51, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 24, 1970, she was a daughter of Wayne Gyle, Sr., of Wilkes-Barre and the late Susan (Eveland) Gyle.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She enjoyed trips...

May 4, 2022

Theresa (Stefaniak) Lewonka, 75, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Kingston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on June 30, 1946, she was a daughter of the late John and Rose (Zach) Stefaniak.

Theresa loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren.

In addition to her...

Apr 30, 2022

Jerald L. (Brasby) Swiderski, 70, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at her home.

Born in Madison, FL, on July 12, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Evelyn (Burney) Brasby.

Jerald loved to go shopping, she loved cooking, but most of all she loved spending time with ...

Apr 28, 2022

Elizabeth  "Lizzie" J. (McCloe) Anderson, 79, of Pasadena, MD, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, MD.

Born in Wilkes Barre, Pa, on August 21, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Ida Mae (Flakes) McCloe.

Prior to moving to Maryland, Elizabeth was a member...