Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

Al Morgan, 82, a lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully, April 10th, at his home in Edwardsville. He was born December 11, 1942.

Al grew up in the Rolling Mill Hill section and attended G.A.R High School. He worked various jobs throughout his life from a foreman at Addy Asphalt, Geisinger Maintenance Dept. and later drove...

Apr 5, 2025

Joseph J. Malast, 81, of Avoca, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 3, 1944, he was a son of the late Stephen and Jean (Norwillo) Malast.

Joseph was a 1964 graduate of Plains Memorial High School. He is an Army Veteran having served with...

Apr 1, 2025

Wayne Bell passed away April 1, 2025. His family is working on funeral arrangements, please consider making a donation to assist them .

Wayne Bell, 28, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Born on May 18th, 1996, he was a son to Shari Richards and Wayne Bell, Sr. He was a 2014 graduate of G.A.R...

Mar 31, 2025

With deep sorrow and enduring love, we announce the passing of Lonnetta Sherry, who left this world on March 31, 2025, at the age of 45 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Keyport, New Jersey, Lonnetta was a bright light in every life she touched.

A dedicated nurse for 15 years, Lonnetta’s love language was helping...

Mar 28, 2025

Sylvia M. (Goginsky) Severnak, 91, of Port Griffith, passed away on March 28, 2025  at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Moosic, she was the daughter of the late John and Lena (Dinoski) Goginsky.

As a young woman Sylvia worked for Prudential Insurance and as a dance instructor for Arthur Murray.   ...

Mar 27, 2025

Gilda “Jill” Shelp entered into Eternal Peace on March 27, 2025.  Born on April 15, 1958.   Beloved wife, sister, friend, and creative force, passed away peacefully after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 48 years - Peter D Shelp – who she cherished and was by her side throughout the struggle. ...

Mar 26, 2025

Carol Jean Buck, 79, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on March 26, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital after being a guest at Hampton House for many years.

Born in Port Gibson, Mississippi, on October 30, 1945, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Cecelia (Little) Buck.

In addition to her parents, Carol...

Mar 14, 2025

Peter J. Jadus. 94, of West Avoca, passed away peacefully on March 14th, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Avoca, on June 4th, 1930, he was a son of the late George and Barbara (Chowonczyk) Jadus.

Peter graduated from Avoca High School and worked for Craft Oil Company, Avoca for over...

Mar 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and tear-soaked cheeks to inform you of Elizabeth Shovlin (Perez) passing on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Elizabeth (89) was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Shovlin, and her daughter, Bernice Shovlin. Elizabeth passed peacefully in her sleep in the comfort of being surrounded by family.

Elizabeth is survived by...

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...