Obituaries

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...

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...