Obituaries
Ian C. Curtis
Apr 22, 2020
Ian C. Curtis, 33, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his home.
Born in Hazelton, he was the son of Steven Curtis and Sara (Thomas) Curtis. He was a member of Bridge Church, Hamburg.
Ian enjoyed working out and bodybuilding at both the Y.M.C.A. and Planet Fitness. He was an alumni of...
Philip Gregory Szewczyk
Apr 20, 2020
Philip Gregory Szewczyk, 31, of New York, NY, passed away on April 20, 2020, at his residence.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.
A full obituary will appear.
David Banas
Apr 19, 2020
David Charles Banas, 53, of Harding, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, April 19, 2020 due to complications of pancreatic cancer.
Born in Philadelphia on January 9, 1967, he was a son of the late Raymond Charles, Sr. and Mary Catherine (Downey) Banas. He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Prep High School and Philadelphia College...
Sheila (Ashley) Ferris
Apr 17, 2020
Sheila (Ashley) Ferris, 88, of Highland Park Senior Living, Wilkes-Barre Twp, passed away peacefully on April 17th, after a lengthy illness, not CoVid 19 related, at Timber Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility.
Born in Cleveland OH, on March 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Edward Elton and Edna Mae (McDonald) Ashley. She attended Rosedale Elementary...
Joseph Christopher Vojtko
Apr 17, 2020
Joseph C. Vojtko, 69, of New York City, died on April 17, 2020 after a long illness. He worked most recently at the law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and lived in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania until he graduated in 1972 from Wilkes College in Wilkes-Barre, PA with a degree in Fine Arts. In...
Maryann (Weber) Rodriguez
Apr 15, 2020
Maryann (Weber) Rodriguez, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Twp.
Born in Philadelphia on September 9, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Morgan) Weber.
Maryann was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and loved nothing more than spending time with her family....
Marilyn (Blount) Sellers
Apr 11, 2020
Marilyn Sellers, 74, of Scranton, passed away on April 11, 2020, at Moses Taylor Hospital.
Surviving are daughter, Genaia Mojer, a son Terry Wright, and a tribe of grandchildren. Joshua,Isaiah,Alisha,Anthony,Angelique,Victoria, Gabriella and Natalia.
Marilyn will forever be loved and missed. Her memory will forever live on through the many stories of her life adventures and...
Saviyah Denise Collins
Apr 10, 2020
Saviyah Denise Collins, our little angel, passed away before she was ready to enter this world, on April 10, 2020 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. She was the daughter of Savon Collins and Shaina Cook Cremation Services were entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
Dorothy S. Mcmillion
Apr 7, 2020
Dorothy Marie (Shrewsbury) McMillion, 72, of Hanover Twp., passed away Tuesday, April 7 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born on January 1, 1948 in Ravencliff, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Bryant and Nola (Milam) Shrewsbury.
Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She also loved...
Shameek Anthony Bernard
Apr 4, 2020
Shameek “Sonnie” Bernard, A.K.A Reckless/El Capo MH Guzman, 28, of Wilkes-Barre, PA has passed away on April 4, 2020, Saturday morning. Born in Brooklyn, New York on November 7, 1991. He is the son of Leaundra “Shuga” Luck, and Patrick Anthony Bernard.
Shameek, enjoyed playing his video games, watching all documentaries, being with his children when he...
Ann (Lipovsky) Furedi
Mar 31, 2020
Beloved mother and wife, Ann Furedi, age 68, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Ann was born February 9, 1952 in Kingston, PA to Matilda Evans and Michael Lipovsky.
At the age of 19 Ann married who she claimed to be, the man “in” her dreams, Robert A. Furedi. Together, they raised their 6...
Eva Theresa (Lenartowicz) Hannon
Mar 29, 2020
Eva Theresa (Lenartowiz) Hannon, 84, of Avoca, passed away at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Duryea on February 5, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Konstanty and Tessie (Szewczyk) Lenartowicz.
Eva graduated from Duryea High School in 1953 and attended Scranton State Nursing...
William H. Enoch
Mar 19, 2020
William Harrison Enoch, born June 24, 1951 to the union of Juanita and the late George Enoch in Burlington, North Carolina. He graduated from Jordan Phyllis High School in Burlington, North Carolina. After high school he attended Howard University Washington D.C. After college in joined United States Navy
In his earlier years he worked various jobs involving...
Robert J. Malia
Mar 8, 2020
Robert J. Malia, 67, of Hanover Twp., passed away Sunday, March 8 at his home.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 1, 1952, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Doris (Schmidt) Malia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Robin Malia and a brother, William Malia.
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Jade Brown
Mar 6, 2020
Jade Jolene (Jenkins) Brown, 53, of Denmark, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, SC.
Born on July 31, 1966 in Scranton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Everett R and Charlene Jenkins. She was a graduate of South Carolina State College (University) earning her Bachelor’s degree in Business...
Charles Dale Rattigan
Mar 6, 2020
Charles Dale Rattigan, 75, of Dupont, passed away Friday, March 6 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Kingston on May 4, 1944 he was a son of the late Charles E. Rattigan and Arline (Ide) Rattigan.
Dale was a faithful and active member of Luzerne United Methodist Church. He...
Brian D. Medley
Mar 3, 2020
Reverend Brian D. Medley Sr., 63, of Wilkes-Barre, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 2, 1956, he was a son of the late William L.”Junior” Medley and Elizabeth (Clark) Medley. He was a graduate of G.A.R. High School.
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Clarke M. Tyler
Feb 29, 2020
Clark M. Tyler, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, died February 29, at home.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Clark and Veronica (Tyburski) Tyler.
Surviving is his brother, Jeffrey Tyler.
Private Services at the convenience of the family. Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
Catherine (Scully) Weidow
Feb 26, 2020
Catherine Weidow, 91 of Hanover Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 15, 1928, she was a daughter of the late John and Edith (Jenkins) Scully.
She loved going out to dinner with family and friends, especially when it came to...
Donald Mcgill, Sr.
Feb 26, 2020
Donald McGill, Sr., 72, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on February 26, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 25, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Caroline (Coleman) McGill. Donald graduated from Boys High and then served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Donald...
