Obituaries

Jul 11, 2022

Donald Jay Cook, Jr., 55, of Kingston, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp.

Donald was born on Long Island and grew up in Wantagh, N.Y. Donald moved to Milford, Pennsylvania in 1986. He then became a contractor and maintenance professional who was skilled in multiple building trades including carpentry, electrical,...

Jul 5, 2022

Gerald ‘Jerry’ A. Hogan, 84, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp.

Born in Long Branch, NJ, on February 19, 1938, he was the son of the late John C. and Grace C. Green Hogan.  The family then moved to Pennsylvania, settling at Lake Carey.

He was...

Jul 5, 2022

Donald J. “Mr. Sip” Sipple, Sr., 77, of Ashley, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at his home.

Born in Wilkes-Barre Township on April 23, 1945, he was a son of the late Henry L. and Grace (Kastreva) Sipple.  He was a member of St. Leo’s Church, Ashley and past member of American Legion Post 673, Ashley....

Jul 5, 2022

William T. O'Brien, 83, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born in Trenton, NJ, on July 7, 1938, he was a son of the late William and Mary O'Brien.

After graduation from Trenton Central High School, he served in the United States Navy. William married...

Jul 3, 2022

John J. Koldesko, 66, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home. Born in Dunmore on November 18, 1955, he was a son of the late Walter S. and Mary T. (Krommes) Koldesko. John is survived by his children, Jessica Montone, Priscilla Koldesko and Walter Koldesko; several grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Arrangements were private for...

Jun 26, 2022

Sandra M. (Claiborne) Lee, 81, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at home.

Born in Wilkes Barre on August 18, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Marion (Dooley) Claiborne.

Sandra was a 1957 G. A. R. graduate. After graduation, she joined the United States Air Force....

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...