Obituaries

Aug 4, 2022

Howard B. Neely, Sr., 88, of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes Barre. Born in Plymouth Twp., on April 29, 1934 he was a son of the late Vernard and Leona (Young) Neely. After high school, Howard married the love of his life, Cora, together, they raised a large loving...

Aug 1, 2022

Miss Jean Louise Davies, 76, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Monday August 1, 2022, at Riverview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes Barre, after a lengthy illness. Born in Wilkes Barre on September 30, 1945, she was a daughter of the late William and Ann (Edwards) Davies. She attended GAR Memorial High School. Jean loved crocheting, growing plants, watching...

Jul 29, 2022

Alexander C. Sonny, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on July 29, 2022, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in the beautiful island of St. Lucia, on March 24, 1944, he was a son of the late Annius Isidore and Marie H. (Weekes) Sonny.

Alexander worked in Long Island before moving to Wilkes-Barre. He loved going back...

Jul 29, 2022

Donald Earl Gilbert, 90, of Wilkes-Barre, died July 29th of natural causes.

He was preceded in death by wife, Peggy (Stamets); daughter, Kimberly Flynn and brothers, William and Leon.

Don is survived by his son, Craig Gilbert (Kathy); his sister, Jane Lewis; grandchildren, Kristian Gilbert (Erica), Katie Bertolino (Jeremy), Matthew Dillon and Casey Flynn and...

Jul 22, 2022

Gail Lynn (Gosart) Sypniewski, 49, of Wilkes Barre Twp., passed away suddenly on Friday, July 22, 2022, at her home.

Born in Wilkes Barre on September 2, 1972, she was a daughter of Gail (Lupole) and the late Raymond Gosart.

Gail was a graduate of G. A. R. High school. She previously worked for an...

Jul 19, 2022

Frederick H. “Fred” Jacobs, III, 72, of Trucksville, formerly of Matamoras, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at River View Nursing and Rehab, Plains Twp.

Fred was born on February 26, 1950. He was self-employed as a landscaper and enjoyed all aspects of his work. He was also a Volunteer Fireman for Westfall Twp. Fire Department...

Jul 13, 2022

Karen (Delaney) Komorek 72, of South Wilke-Barre, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, July 13, 2022 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 21, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Ralph W. Sr., and Hazel (Lange) Delaney.  Karen was a 1968 graduate of E. L. Meyers Memorial High...

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...