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Jennie Elias

Jennie Elias

May 20, 2020

Jennie Elias, 91, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Riverstreet Manor. Funeral services were private for the family with burial in St. Mary’s Antiochian Cemetery, Hanover Twp. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.

Jewel D. (French)  Kannon

Jewel D. (French) Kannon

May 15, 2020

Jewel D. (French) Kannon, 80, of Hanover Township, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, on January 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William and Olivia (Hutchinson) French.

Jewel attended GAR High School and worked as a caseworker for the Department of Welfare.  She later...

George P. Papadoplos

George P. Papadoplos

May 15, 2020

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George P. Papadoplos, 96, of Kingston, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, May 15, 2020. Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 12, 1923, he was the son of the late Peter G. and Sophia (Carelas) Papadoplos.

He was a graduate of Coughlin High School (1941), Bucknell Junior College (1944). (Served in the Pa. State...

John Saduski

John Saduski

May 7, 2020

John Saduski, 70, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

John was born in Edwardsville on January 19, 1950.  Prior to retiring, he was employed as a bus driver by L.C.T.A for 40 years.

His wife, the former Mary Stine, passed away in 1986.

John will be missed...

Blanche Rebecca (Frey)  Shotwell

Blanche Rebecca (Frey) Shotwell

May 4, 2020

Blanche Rebecca (Frey) Shotwell, 48, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Township.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 16, 1971, she was the daughter of the late Howard LeRoy and Dororthy (Mazur) Frey.

Blanche enjoyed going camping with her family, doing puzzle books, and playing cards especially with...

Karen M. Schwab

Karen M. Schwab

May 3, 2020

Karen M. Schwab, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Sunday, May 3, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born on September 2, 1941, in Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Schwab.

Prior to retirement, Karen worked as a waitress for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Ian C. Curtis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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