Obituaries

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...

Oct 26, 2021

Alvin Graydon Paull, 66, of Hanover Township, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 4, 1955, in Hanover Township, he was the son of the late Donald G. and Florence E. (Kaufer) Paull.

Al worked as a mechanic for TEI Incorporated, Sweet Valley. He...

Oct 14, 2021

William “Billy” Otto John Higgins, 66, of Nuangola, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on July 8, 1955, he was a son of the late Donald C. and Margaret “Margie” (Mappes) Higgins.

Billy was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and proud of his...

Oct 10, 2021

Shirley A. (Etter) Pivinski “Snookie”, 75, of Hanover Twp., passed away on October 10, 2021, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Wilkes Barre on October 8, 1946, she was a daughter of the late John and Gladys (Roberts) Etter.

After graduation, Snookie went on to be a hostess and server for many...

Oct 6, 2021

Douglas W. Motley, Sr., 58, of Hanover Twp., passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

Born on December 31, 1962, in Newark, NJ, he was a son of the late Willie A. and Delores (Allen) Motley.

Douglas was employed as a General Supervisor for the Salvation Army for over 15 years.  Through his faith and dedication,...

Oct 6, 2021

Patricia Ann (Miller) Burton, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 11, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Marion O. (Dooley) Miller.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tashandra Burton;...

Oct 4, 2021

Diane C. (Yelland) Allen, 71, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on October 4, 2021 at home.

Born on July 2, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Katherine (O’Connor) Yelland.

Diane was a kind and loving caregiver to many of her patients, she cared for through the years, when she worked for Bayada...

Oct 1, 2021

Stella Marie (Blaine) Gugliotti, 87, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Stella was a dedicated volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul and dedicating her time to the soup kitchen was one of her greatest joys. She was a big supporter of the armed forces and veterans and made sure to hang...