Obituaries

Nov 17, 2020

Elizabeth F. "Betty" (Barrett) Herbert, 99, of Moosic passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020  at Green Ridge Care Center, Scranton.

Born in Avoca on September 13, 1921, in Avoca, she was s daughter of the late Thomas and Edith (Legg) Barrett.

She was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish and their Altar and...

Nov 16, 2020

Kathleen Hontz, 55, of Forty Fort, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov 16, 2020 with her husband, Keith, by her bedside at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born on March 26, 1965 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Jean (Hughes) Cole, Sr.

Kathleen loved nothing more than spending time with her family and watching...

Nov 16, 2020

Mark Paul Odgers, 32, passed away on November 16, 2020 after a long battle with drug addiction. He will be remembered as a proud father, loving brother, caring son, true friend, and a dedicated, hardworking man. He was a graduate of Riverside High School, Taylor. Mark was a sensitive soul who loved to care for animals. He enjoyed raising...

Nov 15, 2020

Walter Gonda, 96, of Englewood, Fl, passed away on November 15, at Grand Villa at Englewood Center.

Born in Passaic, NJ, on September 17, 1924, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Mihalke) Gonda.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey, who passed on January 3, 2001. Surviving is daughter,...

Nov 5, 2020

Sandra Lee (Miller) Katyl, 79, of Shavertown, passed away Thursday evening, November 5, 2020 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains, PA from complications of Covid-19.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 24, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Donald G. Miller and Beulah (Marshall) Miller.   She graduated from GAR High School and was a member of...

Nov 3, 2020

Florence “Flo” Zeske, 73, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday morning, November 3, 2020 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 6, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Lois (Whitebread) Zerfoss.   She retired from the former Golden Living East Mountain Manor where she worked for many years as a LPN.

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Oct 31, 2020

Bishop Wallace E. Smith, loving referred to as Bishop Bub and a 30 year resident of Mountaintop ,was born June 16, 1947, and entered into his heavenly rest on Saturday, October 31, 2020.  He was born to Bishop Wallace W. Smith and Evangelist Bette E. Smith. Bishop Smith's early footsteps with God began when he accepted Jesus Christ as...

Oct 27, 2020

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October 27, 2020

Nicholas C. Punko, 63, passed away October 27, 2020 in Hospice of the Sacred Heart, resulting from a long illness from Malignant Neoplasm of Larynx.

Nick was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on July 15 1957, the son of Nicholas and Loretta Punko.

He attended E.L....

Oct 24, 2020

Shirley C. (Jackson) Lewis, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, October 24, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on July 29, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Elwood Jackson and Vergie (Tull) Jackson.

Shirley was a homemaker and spent many years raising her family. She loved watching sports,...

Oct 23, 2020

Elizabeth “Bette” James, 93,  of Wilkes-Barre, passed triumphantly from this life to eternal life on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in West Pittston on August 16, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Jane (Eltringham) James.  She was a 1945 graduate of Harter High School.

She had...

Oct 22, 2020

Arlene Marie Spak, 86, of Bear Creek Township passed away at her daughter’s home on October 22, 2020. Cancer may think it won the battle, but God chose the time to call her home.

Born in Port Griffith, Arlene was the daughter of the late Mary (Karaffa) and George Severnak.  Arlene attended Jenkins Township High School. In...

Oct 16, 2020

Chester Stout, 77, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away at his home on October 16, 2020. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on May 15, 1943 to the late Rockford and Enola Stout. He will be greatly missed by his significant other, Jane Mitchell and his cats. Arrangements are private for his family through Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre....

Oct 13, 2020

Mary Ann (Pesta) Bell, 81, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Dupont on September 8, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Matthew Pesta and Victoria Lukasik.

Mary Ann was a hard worker and was proud to have been employed at Boscov’s in Wilkes-Barre for over...

Oct 12, 2020

Maryalyce (Lange) Hodakowski, 82, passed away October 12, 2020 at her residence.

Maryalyce was born in Wilkes-Barre on May 4, 1938. She was a daughter of the late Edward C. and Vera (Goman) Lange. She was a 1956 graduate of E.L. Meyers High School, where in her senior yearbook, she was described as the “class clown”.

Oct 9, 2020

Robert (Bob) Adomiak, 67, of Avoca, PA, and Murrells Inlet, SC, passed away peacefully at his home in Murrells Inlet, on Friday, October 9, 2020.

Born in Taylor PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Natalina Garafola Adomiak.  He was a 1971 graduate of Old Forge High School and served in the United States...

Oct 8, 2020

Alice T. Umphred of Kingston died Thursday October 8th. Alice, daughter of Charles and Alice (Simpson) Spittle, was born in Wilkes-Barre.

She was a graduate of Coughlin High School, attended Wilkes-Barre Business College and was employed by Wilkes College and the Pa Economy League. Mrs. Umphred was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mary...

Oct 6, 2020

Crystal Gayle Yaskiewicz-Price, 41, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on October 6, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, on September 12, 1979, she was the daughter of Anthony J. Yashiewicz, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Mary Elizabeth (Balz) Yashiewicz.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her brother, Arnold Anthony and his wife,...

Oct 4, 2020

Alexander Stankowich, III, 37 of Wilkes Barre passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020.  Sosh, as he was known to family and friends, was born on March 19, 1983 at Wilkes Barre General Hospital, and raised in Laflin.  He was baptized and confirmed at St Maria Goretti Church, Lalfin.

He attended Wyoming Seminary from Pre-K through graduation...

Oct 2, 2020

Master Sergeant John W. Ciocca Sr, Retired United States Air Force, was born in Bamberg Germany on September 4, 1953 to the late Michael Ciocca and late Kunigunda (Connie) Ciocca. He passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

John retired from a distinguished, 24-year career in the United States Air...

Sep 29, 2020

Eleanor M. (Wilson) Neil, 97, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Kingston Manor Care.

Born in Steubenville, OH on February 11, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie (Hall) Wilson.

Eleanor worked as an Administrative Assistant in the banking industry.

In addition to her parents, she...