Obituaries

Mar 10, 2025

Judith Isaac Seroska, of Mountain Top, passed away unexpectedly and far too soon on March 10, 2025.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on October 13, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Walter E. Isaac and Marian Hill Isaac.

Judy was a graduate of the Meyers High School Class of 1966 and later, Geisinger Nursing School...

Feb 16, 2025

Ljiljana G. (Hrbas) Kumar, 80, of Laflin, took her final lap on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was the daughter of Gustav Hrbas and Katharina Lutz. She proudly earned her B.S. in Economics in Belgrade, Serbia.

Ljiljana was a woman of many passions: oil painting, globe-trotting, Formula 1 racing, and a gin and tonic that could knock...

Feb 14, 2025

Angela G. (Garvey) Caffrey, 79, passed away on February 14, 2025, at Hospice Home, North Carolina.

Born on January 2, 1946, in Pittston, PA, she was the youngest daughter of the Vincent and Angela (Gorman) Garvey.

After receiving her Bachelor’s degree at Misericordia University, she went on to be a teacher for many years first...

Feb 13, 2025

Gertrude “Sis” (Dunbar) Rogers, 76, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born on October 24, 1948, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Gertrude (Schnapp) Dunbar.

Sis worked in janitorial services for several years for her brother’s cleaning company, Personal Touch. In her free...

Feb 10, 2025

Marilyn Jane (Lynn) Stilp, 89, of Wilkes-Barre, PA passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025 at Allied Services Hospice Center Wilkes-Barre. Born on June 09, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Alice (Dowling) Lynn. Marilyn was a member of St. Boniface Church and Saint Nicholas- Saint Mary Church, Wilkes- Barre, PA. Marilyn’s working career consisted...

Feb 6, 2025

Aaron Woods, 46, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2025, at Allied Hospice, Meade St.

Born in Brookly, NY on November 5, 1978, he was a son of the late Freddy Knot and Denise Woods.

Aaron worked as a delivery driver. He enjoyed listening to music and driving around.

He is survived...

Feb 3, 2025

Rev. Mary Edith (Luckett) Johnson was born on August 6, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee, as the second eldest child of Willie Lee and Mary Frances Luckett, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Sylvester Carl Luckett, Robert Edward Luckett, and Marvin Dale Luckett. Mary was raised in Drew, Mississippi, where she...

Feb 2, 2025

Robert W. Sillars, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his home.

Born in Philadelphia on April 20, 1950, he was a son of the late William M. and Irma (Collins) Sillars.

Robert worked for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in Philadelphia and later worked as a Blackjack dealer at Mohegan Sun Casino,...

Jan 30, 2025

Reverend Gloria Jean (McCloe) Watson, 77, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at her home on January 30, 2025. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Born on February 18, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Vernon McCloe, Sr. and Ida Mae (Flakes) McCloe. After obtaining her GED, Gloria went on to further her education at...

Jan 24, 2025

James Sullivan of Scranton, Pennsylvania passed away on Jan 24, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 23, 2025

Richard “Rick” Rogers, 81, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Embassy of Wyoming Valley Nursing Home.

Born in Idetown on December 3, 1943, he was the son of the late Russell and Mary (Williams) Rogers.

Rick served his country in the United States Army. He loved restoring old cars and keeping himself...

Jan 19, 2025

Dorothy Litchfield passed away on Jan 19, 2025 at the Hampton House. Private services were handled by her family.

Jan 19, 2025

John J. Morris, 97 of Wilkes-Barre PA passed away January 19, 2025 surrounded with love from his family and dedicated caregivers. He is now with his parents, brothers Tom & Christy Morris, sisters Rose Asaif and Sarah Mozloom, nephew Joseph Morris, and niece Lillian Klinger.

John was born November 23, 1927, the son of Lulu and Joseph...

Jan 1, 2025

Lawrence Fary passed away on Jan 1, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 29, 2024

Mary Eliza Curtis McCullough (81) She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 30, 1943. She passed away December 29, 2024, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains. She was one of the daughters of the late William and Dorothy (Holloway) Curtis. She was a member of Bible Temple Church, Newark New Jersey, and The Order of the Eastern...

Dec 28, 2024

Sheila Hall Harper was born on January 9, 1957 at Meadowbrook Hospital in East Meadow, NY, to Louise Finley and Thomas Hall. In her earlier years, Sheila resided in the Elmont, Hempstead and Roosevelt parts of Nassau County, Long Island. She eventually settled in the Long Beach area where she transitioned into adulthood.

Sheila explored many vocations...

Dec 20, 2024

Maria Tuturas, 65, passed away on December 20, 2024.

Maria was born on April 18, 1959, to Mihai and Maria Selever in Remeti, Romania. After graduating from high school, Maria got married and came to the United States in 1981 and made it her permanent residence.

Maria went on to have two children, John and...

Dec 20, 2024

Virginia Chwastyk, 64, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.

Born on September 3, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Vankevich) Chwastyk.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by brother, Michael Chwastyk II; and sister, Rose Ann Meinecke.

Dec 18, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Lamoreaux, 89, of Edwardsville, peacefully passed away on December 18, 2024, at Maple Ridge Rehab and Healthcare Center.

Born on November 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Evan Yant and Victoria (Wallace) Thomas.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Lamoreaux; daughter,...

Dec 17, 2024

Raymond, affectionately known as “Junie”, was a kind caring man, who cared very deeply for his family. He touched the lives of many with his gentle spirit and compassionate heart.

Raymond Everette Strother Jr. of Wilkes Barre, passed away on December 17th, 2024, at the age of 51. Born on August 21, 1973, in Bronx NY, to...