Obituaries

Dec 28, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Hannon, III, 55 of Duryea, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, after suffering a massive heart attack.

Born in Scranton on September 9, 1966, he was a son of Charles F. Hannon, Jr. and Barbara (Biga) Hannon.  He was a graduate of Pittston Area High School and had attended...

Dec 27, 2021

Therese Pirrhus, 74, of Glen Lyon, passed away on December 27, 2021.

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Baco and Emersela (Pirr-louis) Monmontplaiser. She devoted her life to her family and was a friend to all. A member of Nebo Baptist Church, Therese was a dedicated believer. Her favorite things to do...

Dec 22, 2021

Mary P. Russo, 83, a lifelong resident of Duryea, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Duryea, on May 9, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Doran and Marrion (Mallon) Doran Ross. Mary was employed in the local garment industry since her teen years....

Dec 21, 2021

Raul Ramirez Vega, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp.

Born in Yauco, Puerto Rico on February 25, 1947, he was a son of the late Jose Antonio Ramirez and Maria Eugenia Vega.

Raul worked for many years as a superintendent in the housing industry and...

Dec 19, 2021

Linda M. Hoffman, 71, of Kingston, passed away on December 19, 2021 at the River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Plains Township.

Born in Philadelphia on January 8, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Rita (Kirchner) Dukes.

Linda enjoyed playing cards and spending her time with family.

In addition...

Dec 17, 2021

John Tylutke, 89, of Avoca, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at his home.

Born in Avoca on July 18, 1932, he was a son of the late John and Katherine Tylutke.

John was a dedicated member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Wilkes-Barre. He enjoyed gardening and traveling to Walt Disney World.

Dec 16, 2021

Natalie E. Tippett, 76, formerly of Bear Creek Twp., passed away on December 16, 2021, at Kingston Health Care Center.

Born on November 15, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Cora (Hahn) Tippett.

She graduated from Coughlin High School in 1963 and attended Wilkes College, and Bloomsburg State University. She also...

Dec 13, 2021

David Wilson of Lebanon, Pennsylvania passed away on Dec 13, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 7, 2021

Luis Ramon Garcia Ruiz, 44, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico on July 30, 1977, he was a son of Luis Ramon Garcia Ruiz and the late Dominga Ruiz.

Luis enjoyed music, working as a disc jockey for over 20 years. He was very...

Dec 6, 2021

Maureen A. (Clarke) Kelly, 79, of Trucksville, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. Born in Pittston on June 21, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Sophie (Lapsansky) Clarke. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Kelly.

She...

Dec 3, 2021

Eleanor D. (Kozak) Chmiel, 89, of Duryea, passed away at home on December 3, 2021.

Born in Avoca, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Casa) Kozak.

Eleanor was a garment worker for Laura Fashions. She was a member of Queen of The Apostles Parish, Avoca.

In addition to her...

Nov 28, 2021

Eugene S. Bolis, 73, formerly of Exeter, of West Pittston, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Kingston Health Care, Kingston.

Born in Exeter on December 31, 1947, he was the son of the late Eugene G. and Mary (Baldini) Bolis. He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves where he served for 6...

Nov 26, 2021

Elizabeth G. Vidmosko, 73, of Scranton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, November 26, 2021 at The Gardens at East Mountain, Plains Township.

Born in Scranton on August 30, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Jenkins) Green.

Elizabeth loved spending time with her family.

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Nov 21, 2021

Geraldine E. (Butcher) Wallace, 73, of Wyoming, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains. Arrangements are private for her family.

Nov 21, 2021

William P. Smith, "Billy" 87, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. at Wilkes Barre General Hospital. Born in Plymouth on July 28, 1934, he was a son of the late William and Lenore (Blackman) Smith. Billy was a graduate of St. John's Pittston High School. Following graduation, he joined The United States Air Force, where...

Nov 17, 2021

Patricia Sudol of Edwardsville, Pennsylvania passed away on Nov 17, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 15, 2021

On November 15, 2021, Clayton Karambelas, a well-known businessman and avid volunteer of the Wyoming Valley passed away.

Clayton was born in Wilkes Barre, graduated from Meyers High School and Wilkes College, now Wilkes University. He was the first born to the loving family of John Karambelas of Sparta, Greece and Mary Dukas Karambelas of New York...

Nov 13, 2021

Rosemary O'Donnell of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania passed away on Nov 13, 2021. Arrangements are private for her family.

Nov 12, 2021

Vincent Alan Berry, 61, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at home.

Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on March 10, 1960, he was a son of the late Wallace and Lonnice P. (Reid) Berry.

After graduation, Vincent joined the United States Navy, where he proudly served our country. He continued to...

Nov 1, 2021

Mimi Lee (Bates) Todd, 90, of Wilkes-Barre, went from suffering to glory on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.

Born in Tallahassee, FL on January 9, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Alex Bates, Sr. and Everlena (Davis) Bates.

She accepted the Lord & Savior early in...