Obituaries
Kelly J. (Coleman) Miller
Dec 10, 2019
Kelly Jean Miller, 49, of Wilkes-Barre passed away Tuesday, December 10 in the comfort of her home after a long battle with ALS. She was born in Kingston, Pa on June 15, 1970. She was the daughter of the late Jean Coleman and William Wright Sr. Kelly attended G.A.R. Memorial High School in Wilkes Barre.
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Stanley Starzec
Dec 6, 2019
Stanley J. Starzec, 93, of Avoca, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton, where he was guest.
Born in Avoca, on May 18, 1926, he was a son of Andrew and Laura (Modeski) Starzec.
Stanley was a graduate of Avoca High School and served in the US Navy during...
Richard S. Wren, Sr.
Dec 4, 2019
Richard S. Wren, Sr., 66, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 12, 1953, he was a son of the late Robert and Jeanne (Cronauer) Wren.
Prior to retiring, he was employed by Proctor & Gamble. He was previously employed by Luzerne Optical. He was...
Robert M. Kelley
Dec 2, 2019
Robert M. “Cheeto” Kelley, 39, of Nanticoke, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at his home.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 4, 1980, he was a son of Patrick and Sharon (Novak) Kelley of Nanticoke.
He is also survived by his brother, Patrick Kelley, Jr., and sister, Victoria Kelley.
Private services have been...
Jean P. (Grella) Pierkowski
Dec 1, 2019
(Nell) Jean Patricia Grella Pierkowski
Jean Pierkowski, 70, died Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.
She was born in Wilkes-Barre on March 17, 1949, daughter of the late Peter and Nell (Thomas) Grella.
She was a 1967 graduate of Hanover High School, 1971 graduate of Wilkes College and 1996 graduate of...
Andrew Walter Aleski
Nov 30, 2019
Andrew Walter Aleski, “BUDA”, 39, of Nanticoke, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 30, 2019.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 24, 1980, he was a son of Andrew E. Aleski, Wilkes-Barre and Deborah R. Okraszewski, Shavertown.
Andrew was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Adam and Mary Aleski and maternal grandparents, Walter and Rosaline Seeley.
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Catherine Mcmullen
Nov 27, 2019
Catherine McMullen, 95, of Plattsburgh, NY, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at home with her loving family by her side.
Catherine was born on November 2, 1924 in Avoca, PA and was the daughter of the late Rose Connell and James O’Malley. She graduated from Pittston Area High School and entered the workforce, as an agent for...
John Ciocca, Jr.
Nov 23, 2019
John Ciocca, Jr., 45, of Kingston, unexpectantly passed away on November 23, 2019.
Born in Scranton on February 3, 1974, he was the son of John Sr. and Maryann Ciocca.
John attended Wyoming Valley West High School. He was a member of Local 130 Laborers Union, Scranton, for the past 25 years and was working...
Sarah Josephine (Williams) Macking
Nov 15, 2019
Sarah Josephine (Williams) Macking, 94, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019, at her residence.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 19, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Mercy “Mae” (Northwood) Williams.
She was a former member of Central Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Sarah worked for Burger King for...
Pauline M. (Gronski) Weber
Nov 13, 2019
Pauline M. (Gronski) Weber, 90, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away November 13 at Allied Services Center City, formerly St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre.Born in Kingston on May 24, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Eva Gronski. As a young girl growing up on Zerby Ave, Pauline sang Polkas with the Lenio Brothers on Sunday radio. While attending...
Joseph Nixon
Nov 5, 2019
Joseph Nixon, 67, formerly of Larksville, passed away on November 5th, 2019 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Township.
Born on April 7th, 1952 in Trevose, PA, he was a son of the late Joseph and Bertha Jopling.
Joe was a 1970 graduate of Lake-Lehman High School. He proudly served three years in the US Army...
Michael Roman
Oct 19, 2019
Michael Roman, 81, of Edwardsville, died Oct. 19, 2019. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
Carlton R. Garrett, Sr.
Oct 14, 2019
Carlton R. Garrett, Sr., of Wilkes-Barre passed away Monday, October 14 at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Wilkes-Barre.
Born on June 28, 1932, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late William and Madeline (Lyles) Garrett.
In addition to his parents, Carlton was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hope Garrett; brothers, William...
Claudine (Miner) Oney
Oct 14, 2019
Claudine Puanani (Miner) Oney, 77, of Wilkes-Barre, died October 14th, 2019, at home.
Born October 25th, 1941, in Honolulu, HI, she was the daughter of the late Eleanor Mary (Mathias) Deliso of Honolulu and raised by her adopted parents (her aunt and uncle), the late Maria Haunani (Mathias) Minor and Willard Stanley Minor in the old plantation...
Johnny C. Hensley
Oct 13, 2019
Johnny C. Hensley, 72, formerly of Duryea, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Exeter.
Born in Marshall, NC on March 9, 1947, he was a son of the late Chester C. and Leta (Baldwin) Hensley.
Johnny loved watching movies and sports; especially high school football and college basketball. ...
Donna (Mccabe) Shimkoski
Oct 6, 2019
Donna (McCabe) Shimkoski,73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away at Guardian Healthcare on October 6th, 2019, after a long illness.
Born in Denver, CO on August 16, 1946, she was a daughter of the late James and Loretta (James) McCabe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Shimkoski and brother,...
Franics W. Jones
Sep 26, 2019
Francis W. Jones, 72, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, September 26, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Private arrangements were entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services
Georgia Saffos
Sep 25, 2019
Georgia Saffos, 50, of Drums, passed away Wednesday, September 25 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains.
Born on May 11th, 1969, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Zaharoula Saffos.
Georgia enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, cooking and the NY Mets.
A memorial service will be held in...
James S. Mccabe
Sep 25, 2019
James S. McCabe, 65, of Hanover Twp., passed away on Wednesday, September 25th, after a long illness.
Born in Denver, CO on December 6th, 1953, he was the son of the late Loretta & James McCabe.
Prior to his death, he was the owner of the Askam Inn in Hanover Twp.
James served...
Starla J. (Stephenson) Ledoux
Sep 24, 2019
Starla J. Ledoux, 57, of Forty Fort, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her home.
Born in Norfolk, VA on March 14, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Sr. and Barbara Ann (James) Stephenson. She was a graduate of Granby High School, Norfolk, VA and LCCC.
She was employed as second...
