Obituaries
Jeanette Algiere
Jun 24, 2025
Jeanette Pignataro Algiere, 94, of Darien, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025, in Mountain Top, PA. She was born on November 26, 1930, in Port Chester, NY to the late Antonio and Bambina Pignataro, originally of Cosenza, Italy.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Michael John Algiere;...
John Weaver
Jun 20, 2025
John Weaver Jr., 76, of Mountain Top, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born on July 24, 1948, he was the son of the late John Weaver Sr., and Elizabeth (Androckitis) Weaver. John worked the majority of his life at PSC. He was a train enthusiast and stamp collector. In his free time, he loved...
Adolphus Kerr
Jun 19, 2025
Adolphus Kerr, age 65, passed away on Thursday June 19, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Center.
Born on Friday October 23, 1959, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, he was the son of Selvyn Kerr and the late Ida (Henry) Kerr.
In his free time, Adolphus enjoyed playing dominos, going on road trips, socializing and reading, but...
Edward Joseph Drouse Jr.
Jun 17, 2025
Edward Joseph Drouse Jr.,79 of Avoca, PA passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Taylor, PA, on January 15, 1946, he was the son of the late Edward J. Drouse Sr., and Ruth (Adamitis) Drouse.
After graduating high school, Edward proudly served his country in...
Maureen Agnello Zeiders
Jun 7, 2025
Maureen Agnello Zeiders, 61, of Milton, passed away Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
Born in Pomona, CA on January 16, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Mildred Agnello.
Maureen loved nature and enjoyed camping and being outdoors. She also enjoyed watching Nascar.
She was very...
Doris M. (Kretchmer) Kushner
Jun 5, 2025
Doris M. Kushner, 95, passed away peacefully June 5, 2025 at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport. She was formerly a resident at Kingston PA.
She was born in Wilkes-Barre on June 6, 1929, daughter of the late Paul H. and Margaret Bergstrasser Kretchmer and was a graduate of the GAR class of 1947.
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Kirk Allen Rasnick
Jun 3, 2025
Kirk Allen Rasnick, 52, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on June 3, 2025.
Born in Brooklyn New York on September 21, 1972, he was a son of Betty Rasnick and the late Abraham Torrez.
Kirk loved to be behind the wheel and turned his passion into a profession, working as a driver for many different companies....
Jeffrey P. Oleniak
May 19, 2025
Jeffrey Peter Oleniak, 60, of Plains, passed away on May 19, 2025.
Born on July 25, 1964, he was the son of the late Joseph Oleniak and Marie Gresham.
Jeffrey had a passion for cooking and was known for his incredible meals and his secret recipes that he wouldn’t share with anyone. If Jeffrey wasn’t...
Bennie Mae Dempsey
May 11, 2025
Bennie "Mae" Dempsey of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania passed away on May 11, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Derek P. Smith
May 10, 2025
Derek Princeton Smith, 56, of Kingston, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Born in Atlantic City, NJ on September 15, 1968, he was a son of the late Prince Prescott and Catherine L. Garrett.
Derek worked as an Aerospace Engineer and also taught special education.
He is survived by...
Murray Paul Wolfman
May 9, 2025
Murray Wolfman of Santa Cruz, California passed away on May 9, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Florence J (Beckles) Solomon
May 7, 2025
Florence J. (Beckles) Solomon, 74, of Plymouth, formerly of New York, passed away on Wednesday, May 7th, at Allied Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.
Born on April 26th, 1951, in Trinidad and Tobago, she was the daughter of the late Prince and Dorothy (Mitchell) Beckles.
Florence enjoyed crocheting, cooking and spending time with her family. She was...
Michelle Renee (Olmeda) Olmeda
May 6, 2025
Michelle Renee Olmeda, 61, of Forty Fort, passed away on May 6, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Center.
Born on December 26, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Henrique and Myra Olmeda.
Michelle received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg...
Edward P. Crawford
May 6, 2025
Edward P. Crawford, 78, of Hanover Township, passed away on May 6, 2025, at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 24, 1947, he was the son of the late John and Viola (Swartwood) Crawford.
After graduating high school, Edward enlisted in the Air Force where he proudly served his country from...
Jane (Rooney) Noonan
Apr 30, 2025
Nancy (Jane) Noonan
Jane (Rooney) Noonan was born in Fayette, Alabama in 1942 but resided in Mt. Top, PA until her death on April 30, 2025.
She was the daughter of Mildred (Garner) Rooney and the late William Rooney. Jane was a 1961 graduate of Elmer L. Meyers High School and Empire Beauty School, Wilkes-Barre....
Roseann Robbins
Apr 27, 2025
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, The Lord welcomed into Heaven one of his true miracles, our sister Roseann Robbins. Roseann was 75 years of age at the time the Lord brought her home.
Born in Avoca on August 28, 1949, Roseann was the daughter of the late Jake and Nancy Fuller Robbins.
She was preceded...
Robert W. Lloyd Sr.
Apr 23, 2025
Robert W. Lloyd Sr., 86, of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 25, 1938, he was the son of the late William Lloyd and Ruth (Hughey) Shultz.
Robert proudly served in the US Air Force. After leaving the Air Force, Robert started his...
Georgia P. (Vlahos) Calimeres
Apr 14, 2025
Our beloved Georgia Calimeres, 89, left us on Monday, April 14th, 2025. Born in Epidavros, Greece, daughter of Peter and Anne Vlahos, Georgia was one of five children. In 1973, Georgia, her husband Peter, and their two children migrated to the United States and settled in Wilkes-Barre, PA. They worked in the donut and coffee shop business. They raised...
Elizabeth Gale Curlett
Apr 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Reverend Elizabeth Gale Curlett First Breath: October 3, 1947 – Last Smile: April 13, 2025
Reverend Elizabeth Gale Curlett, lovingly known as “Gale” or “Rev” to all who knew and cherished her, entered into eternal life on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Her transition on one of the holiest days...
Sandra L. (Eastmond) Reynolds
Apr 13, 2025
Sandra L. (Eastmond) Reynolds, 73, of Pittston, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains. She was born in Kearny, New Jersey on January 30, 1952. Sandra enjoyed knitting and reading historical novels. She is survived by her husband, Harold Reynolds. Services were private.
