Obituaries
Lynn B. (Wells) Wallace
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...
Richard L. Steinbacher
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...
Sharon (Lameraux) Fisher
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...
Thomas J. Flannelly
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
