Obituaries

Apr 27, 2022

Debra Susan (Sims) Bish (60), better known as Debbie, formerly of Swoyersville, PA passed away on April 27, 2022 surrounded by family after recent health issues. Born on March 18,1962 in Wilkes Barre, PA she was the youngest child and only daughter to the late Herbert Sims (2004) and Laura "Sue" (Zim) Sims (2009). She was part of the...

Apr 21, 2022

Charles R. Sokolas Sr., 66, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes Barre. Born on March, 27,  1956, he was a son of the late John and Helen (Yelland) Sokolas. Charles worked for American Silk Mill for many years. He was a veteran of The Unites States Navy. He...

Apr 20, 2022

Juan E. Joa, 72, of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2022, at his home.

Born on October 20, 1949, in Santiago, Dominican Republic, he was a son of Esperanza (Alcantara) and the late Juan Joa, Dominican Republic.

Juan was preceded in death by his father.

Juan was a member of the...

Apr 16, 2022

Mary (Regula) Nickte, 90, formerly of Edrwardsville, passed away on April 16, 2022, at Spring Grove Rehabilitation, Providence, NJ.

Born in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the later Joseph and Victoria Regula.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Albert John Nickett and daughter, Mary Ann Hudak, 2 brothers.

Surviving are...

Apr 16, 2022

James Sokolas, 55 of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Geisinger South, Wilkes Barre. Born on January 7, 1967, he was a son of the late John and Helen (Yelland) Sokolas. James was a graduate of G.A.R. High school, he went on to work for Scant Medical and American Silk Mill. He loved going to...

Apr 14, 2022

Doloras Myres, 69, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at home

Born March 11, 1953, in Manhattan, NY, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Zeller Myres.

Her bright eyes always stood out from the rest, that in late 1953, she had an honorable mention from Gerber’s for being...

Apr 14, 2022

Marcia was born in Wilmington DE on May 21, 1938 and died on April 14, 2022.  She attended Conrad High School in Wilmington, graduated from Hanover College in Indiana Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and graduated from Drexel University with a Master’s Degree in Library Science.

Marcia is survived by her husband of...

Apr 13, 2022

Sean P. Campbell, Sr., 46, of Ashley, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Lurgan Twp, PA. Born in Kingston on May 13, 1975, he was a son of Susan (Campbell) Gilmore. Sean was employed as a truck driver for RML Transport Inc. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and doing mechanical work on both cars and motorcycles. Sean loved hanging out...

Apr 13, 2022

Richard Reiser, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on April 13th at the Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center, Dallas. Born in Johnstown, PA on November 15, 1947, he was a son of the late James and Sarah (Sanner) Reiser. Richard served in the United States Navy and also the Army National Guard for over 25 years. He worked as a...

Apr 13, 2022

Joseph Michael Spak, 83, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.

Born on November 18, 1938 in Plains, he was a son of the late Daniel and Esther (Neary) Spak.

Joseph was a loving father and grandfather, as well as a friend to many. He was an...

Apr 13, 2022

Michael Nicholas Adams, 67, of Harveys Lake, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 17, 1954, he was a son of the late Nicholas Vollaro.

Michael worked for many years in the printing industry. He loved playing the drums and was an accomplished player.  Michael also...

Apr 11, 2022

Jane L. (Rau) Hirel, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Kingston on February 3, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Mildred (Simmons) Rau.

Jane worked as secretary for many years in the medical field. She was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal...

Apr 9, 2022

Patrick J. Hannon, 80, of Avoca, formerly of Kingston, passed away on Saturday morning, April 9, 2022, at Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton.

Born in Avoca on November 25, 1941, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bradbury) Hannon. He graduated from Avoca High School in 1959.

Patrick was a former...

Apr 7, 2022

Karen S. (Poli) Willis, 72, of Laurel Run, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Wilkes Barre on March 16, 1950, she was the daughter of the late David and Hilda (Angeli) Poli.

Karen graduated from Wilkes University with her Bachelor's degree in the Arts. In her early years, she was...

Apr 3, 2022

Gene Fedorko, Sr., 72, of West Wyoming, passed away on Sunday evening at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains.

Born in Kingston, on November 8, 1949, he was a son of the late Michael J. and Mae (Kulick) Fedorko, Sr. Gene graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School in 1968 and lived in Edwardsville till he married. Gene...

Apr 2, 2022

Hazel Romaine (Sutliff) Granda, 90, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at PAM Health Specialty Hospital, Wilkes Barre.

Born in Noxen on February 4, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Bruce and Beatrice (Miller) Sutliff.

In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Albert...

Mar 25, 2022

Kathryn M. (Birdsall) Doornbos, 72, of Dallas, Pa, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Allied Hospice, Wilkes Barre, PA. Born in Margaretville, NY, on November 28, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Myrle (Lloyd) Birdsall. Kathryn was an elder member of The Presbyterian Church, South Kortright, NY. She had a love of cats, ...

Mar 12, 2022

Kim Leung, 77, of Kingston, passed away on Mar 12, 2022, at Wilkes Barre General Hospital. Born in Guangxi, China, on March 3, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Hing Yik Leung and Sau Lien (Han) Leung.

A public viewing will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2022, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Mar 12, 2022

Mercedes (Jerasavage) Gorzkowski, 91, of Avoca, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Taylor. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Avoca, Pa.

Mar 8, 2022

Sheldon T. Everhart Sr., 76, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Allied Services Hospice Center Wilkes Barre. Born in Wilkes Barre on May 14, 1945, he was a son of the late T. Sheldon and Sarah (Wolfe) Everhart. Sheldon was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School. He married the love of his life...