Obituaries

Jun 27, 2019

Myers Otis Dudley of Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Geisinger South. Myers was born on June 29, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, to the late John E. Dudley and Viola Mae Dudley Barbour. He graduated from G.A.R. Memorial High School, then served his country for three years in the U.S. Army. Myers was employed...

Jun 26, 2019

Patricia “Patty” M. Kiernan, 75. Of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Wednesday evening, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Forty Fort, PA on October 9. 1943, she was a daughter of the late Clarence J. and Marie A. (Yurcavage) Gareis.

Patty worked for many years at Nesbitt Hospital and Allied Long Term Care, Scranton, where she...

Jun 24, 2019

Joann Everett, 57, of South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, passed away June 24, 2019.

Born in the Bronx on September 6, 1961, she was the daughter of the late James and Clair Evere

Surviving are her companion of 20 years, Michael Kelly; daughter Amelia Kelly; son Jason Lopes; half brother Michael Kelly; half sister, Mallory Varkus....

Jun 21, 2019

Georgine A. Smith, 70, of Hanover Township, passed away on Friday evening at St. Luke's Villa, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, on February 17, 1949, she was a daughter of George and Marcella (Griscavage) Velerie.

Georgine was a certified cosmetologist. She owned and operated Georgine's Beauty Salon on Hazle Street, Wilkes-Barre. She was a member of...

Jun 21, 2019

Matthew A. Henderson, 53, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Friday, June, 21, at home.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, on March 12, 1966, he was a son of the late Leon and Marie (Coveleski) Henderson.

Matt worked as a truck driver and as an electrician for many years.  He enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Eagles and playing darts.  ...

May 31, 2019

Elizabeth "Liz" (Scott) Ghee, 64, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 14, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Harrie Scott, Sr. and Eva Mae (Campbell) Scott. Liz attended Luzerne Community College and graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts and was later...

May 25, 2019

Jack K. Banis, 84, of Kingston, passed away May 25, 2019, at the VA Medical Center, Plains Twp. Arrangements were private and entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.

May 24, 2019

Mary Ellen Spinicci and her brother, Rick Spinicci's memorial service will be held on August 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre. Family and friends may visit from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Kingston. The obit below has been previously...

May 24, 2019

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Mrs. Hilda (Ahrendts) Griffiths, age 91, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday morning, May 24, 2019, at St. Luke’s Villa, under the care of Hospice of the Sacred Heart.

She was born June 20, 1927, a daughter of the late John and Edna (May) Ahrendts.  She graduated from GAR Memorial High School in 1945.

May 21, 2019

Irvin J. Carey, of Wilkes-Barre,  very devoted Prince Charming and loving husband, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Zugarek) Carey. Irvin graduated from Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre and served his country in both the...

May 17, 2019

John Chicchetti, 75, native of Brooklyn, NY, long time resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed away at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on Friday, May 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on June 26, 1943, he was a son of the late John and Anna (DiCurcio) Chicchetti.

John was a devout Catholic and member...

May 16, 2019

Robert (Bobby) A Kline, 86 of Wilkes-Barre, PA passed away peacefully on May 16, 2019 at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre. He was born June 28, 1932 in Scranton PA to the late William S Kline and Hannah L Feldman Kline. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Kline. Bob is survived by his loving wife of...

May 14, 2019

Harry Robinson, 84, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Timber Ridge Health Care, Plains Twp.

Born in Fairfax, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Otis and Ethel (Pollins) Robinson.

Harry worked for 36 years in the banking industry with Chase Manhattan.

He loved going fishing, especially on...

May 2, 2019

Nora F. Vitz, 82, of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 2, 2019.

Born in Sweet Valley on May 8, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Susan (Trescott) Hontz. She attended church services at Sullivan Place.

Nora loved making friends and spending time with her family.  ...

May 2, 2019

Janice P. Eckrote, 69, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 16th, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Alvin and Pearl (Davis) Eckrote.

Janice was an active member of Back Mountain Harvest Assembly of God, Trucksville. She loved Jesus with...

May 1, 2019

George Calimeres, 91, of Kingston, passed away on Wednesday morning. May 1 st , 2019 at Kingston Health Care Center, Kingston.

Born in Levidi, Greece on November 23, 1927, he was the son of the late Harry and Christina Calimeres.

Upon coming to the United States in 1950 his first job was in the Embassy...

Apr 28, 2019

Sophie G. (Gorgol) Dukas, 91, formerly of Edwardsville, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Timber Ridge Health Care, Plains Twp. Born in Edwardsville on December 23, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Mrukot) Gorgol. Sophie was a member of Resurrection of the Lord Polish National Church, Edwardsville. In addition to her parents, she...

Apr 21, 2019

Margaret Jean Gromel, of Wilkes-Barre and Harrisburg, PA, passed away on Easter Sunday morning after a historic battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Born on May 21, 1969, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Gloria (Baker) Gallagher.  Margaret graduated from Crestwood High School. She worked for Sam’s Club and Fairfield by Marriott.

Margaret enjoyed...

Apr 16, 2019

Jeanne L. (Kempf) Kenney, 55, of Wilkes-Barre, passed from this life at home on April 16th, 2019.

Born in Adrian, MI on March 21, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Vonnie (Penrod) Kempf. She moved to the greater Wilkes-Barre area in 1989 and called it home until her passing.

Jeanne most...

Mar 25, 2019

Joan M. (Zagropski) Thomas, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday at home.

Born on January 27, 1941, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mariam (Bubrick) Zagropski.

Joan enjoyed doing ceramics and was the “Pot-Stirrer” of the family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew J. Thomas,...