Obituaries

Feb 3, 2022

Jean (Miller) Sekela, 87, passed away February 3, 2022 at Guardian Eldercare, Nanticoke.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 2, 1934, she was a daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Shelhamer) Miller.

Jean enjoyed spending time with her three grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Andrew...

Feb 2, 2022

Lillian B. (Atiyeh) Watson, 67, of Shavertown, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at her home. Arrangments are pending.

Jan 31, 2022

On Monday, January 31, 2022, James Cummings, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at age 57.

James was born on January 16, 1965 in Rochester, NY to Herbert and Dorothy (Schult) Cummings. He received his pastoral degree from Baptist Bible College in Binghamton, NY in 1987, and served as pastor for five different churches...

Jan 25, 2022

Cleatrice M. Dempsey, 59 years old of Plains, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 25th, 2022

She was born on September 23, 1962, in Jacksonville, FL, she is the daughter of Hermon Hitson and Bennie Mae Dempsey.

She graduated from Mount Vernon High School,  she went to school for nursing , she did volunteer work for...

Jan 23, 2022

Carlton Curtis, 52, of Selinsgrove, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Newark, NJ, on August 16, 1969, he was a son of Mary Eliza Curtis-McCullough and the late Frank Williams. Carlton was an amazing family man and friend, he loved to sing had a voice of an angel. He was also...

Jan 17, 2022

LIFE CELEBRATION OF DR. ELI SIDNEY NOBLE, JR.

ELI SIDNEY NOBLE, JR. was the first born to the late Agnes Smith-Noble and Eli S. Noble, Sr. on August 28, 1945 in Brunswick, Georgia. In his early childhood and adolescence, he attended the Saint Cyprian Episcopal Church in Darien, Georgia. He continued to worship the Lord at the...

Jan 5, 2022

Deacon Curtis A. Caiby, 57, originally of Brookly, NY, now of Hanover Twp., passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home.

Born in Savannah, GA on November 9, 1964, he was a son of Eleanore (Libert) Blount and the late Raphael Caiby.

Curtis was employed as a school crossing guard for the Wilkes-Barre Area...

Jan 4, 2022

Ruth Ann (Bump) Powell, 89, of Nesquehoning, PA, passed away at home on January 4th, 2022.

Ruth was born in Wilkes-Barre on September 1, 1932. She married Richard Powell and raised her children in Mountain Top, PA. Known for her kind acts and generosity, she was very active as an organist at the Wesleyan Church in Mountain...

Jan 1, 2022

Eva Orloski of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania passed away on Jan 1, 2022.

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...