Obituaries
Shayne Michael Fender
Mar 17, 2019
Shayne Michael Fender, 48, passed away March 17, 2019, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp.
Born in Whittier, CA, on October 3, 1970, he was a son of Lory Pepin and Richard Fender, Jr.
A memorial service will be announced in the Pittsburgh area later this year.
Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral &...
Lynette "Shequira" (Adams) Johnson
Mar 15, 2019
Lynette "Shequira" (Adams) Johnson, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday at her home.
Born in New York City on December 21, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Doris (McRae) Adams.
She enjoyed listening to music, singing and reading books. Lynette also enjoyed playing Wheel of Fortune and watching her stories.
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Ann M. Jones
Mar 13, 2019
Ann M. Jones, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, formerly Hanover Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 13. Private interment will take place on Monday in Holy Mother of Sorrows Cemetery Mausoleum, Carbondale. Arrangements by Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.
David Hontz, Jr.
Mar 10, 2019
David A. Hontz, Jr., 65, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, March 10th, at Landsale Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre on October 24, 1953, he was a son of the late David Hontz, Sr. and Jean Savage.
After graduating high school, David served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He then later worked as an EMT...
Robert Lockman, Jr.
Mar 5, 2019
Rob passed away on March 5th and joins his parents Robert Sr. and Kathryn as well as his brother Kevin at the right hand of the lord. Throughout his life he was an incredibly talented individual. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t do. Accomplished musician, carpenter, photographer, medical professional, excelled at sports and was a wonderful caretaker of is parents...
Sandra M. Cronan
Mar 5, 2019
Sandra M. Cronan, 47, of Monroe Twp., passed away Tuesday, March 5th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Middletown, CT on May 12, 1971, she was a daughter of Eugene and Sandra J. (Gyle) Koons. She was a graduate of Hanover High School and was currently enrolled in Grand Canyon University, where she was close to getting her...
Joan M. (Rychleski) Sobuta
Mar 3, 2019
Joan Sobuta, 80, of Moosic, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, at her home. Joan was born in Taylor on June 7, 1938. She was the daughter of the late John and Irma (Pascalini) Rychleski. Joan was a graduate of Old Forge High School and was employed by Topps Chewing Gum in Dureya for over 30 years. Joan enjoyed...
Thomas R. Wynn
Mar 3, 2019
Thomas R. Wynn passed into eternity March 3, 2019. He was born at home on Oak St., Wilkes-Barre on October 20, 1943, to Thomas W. Wynn and Matilda Pugh Wynn. He was raised on Poplar St. in the Rolling Mill section of the city. He attended Palmer School and graduated from Meyers High School in the class of 1961....
Molly Mack
Feb 28, 2019
Molly (Gallagher) Mack, 76, of Mountain Top, passed away peacefully on February 28th at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center with her husband ,Dominic Mack, Sr, by her side. They would be married 57 years in April.
She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Rose (Mines) Gallagher.
Molly was preceded in death by...
Arline H. (Johns) Barr
Feb 25, 2019
Arline H. (Johns) Barr, 96, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019, at Timber Ridge Health Care, Plains Twp. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services.
Russell C. Daubert, Jr.
Feb 25, 2019
Russell C. Daubert, Jr., 90, of Mountain Top, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, February 25th, at Smith Health Care, Mountain Top. Born in Wilkes-Barre on November 10, 1928, he was the son of the late Russell C. Daubert, Sr. and Elizabeth (Sweitzer) Daubert. Russell retired from the United States Post Office, Wilkes-Barre, where he worked in the maintenance...
Rita Marie Langan
Feb 13, 2019
Rita M. Langan, 76, of Mountain Top, devoted mother, loving grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Rita was a long-time resident of Mountain Top. She graduated from Meyers High School in 1960 and worked for Joel Manufacturing as a seamstress and zipper setter....
Linda D. Pearson
Feb 11, 2019
Linda Pearson, 68, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday at Post Acute Medical, Wilkes-Barre. Linda was born in Latta, S.C. on July 10, 1950. She was the daughter of the late James Burrell and Dorothy Stone.
Linda was a graduate of Copiague New York Senior High School and enjoyed cooking. She was a loving and caring individual who ...
Daniel A. Nagle
Feb 6, 2019
Daniel A. Nagle, 83, of Hanover Twp., passed away Wednesday, February 6th, 2019, at Keystone Garden Estates, Larksville.
Born in Hanover Twp. On June 28, 1935, he was a son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Kitchen) Naugle.
Daniel retired in 2000 from CertainTeed, Mt.Top, working in the quality control department.
He loved...
John F. Hogrebe
Feb 5, 2019
John Hogrebe, 82, of Bear Creek Township, passed away Tuesday at Celtic Home and Health Hospice, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. John was born in Wilkes-Barre on May 23, 1936. He was the son of the late Anthony and Olga (Pliscott) Hogrebe.
John was employed as a general contractor for many years specializing in carpentry. He was also employed...
Frances C. Spernoga
Feb 4, 2019
Frances C. Spernoga, 92, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away February 4th, 2019, at Rosewood Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 16th, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Jezerchak) Spernoga.
Frances was a co-owner and bartender at Spernoga Hideaway. She was a member of St. Andre Bessette Parish, Wilkes-Barre...
Jerome A. Grande
Jan 25, 2019
Jerome A. Grande, 74, of Plymouth, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Newark, NJ on January 20th, 1945, he was a son of the late Jerry and Dorothy (Rose) Grande.
He was a member of the Bakery Drivers and Salesmen Local 194 Chapter.
Jerome loved spending...
Juan Mercado
Jan 19, 2019
Juan R. Mercado, 71, of Hanover Township, passed away Saturday at Hampton House, Hanover Township, with his loving wife, Grace, by his side. Juan was born in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico on July 17, 1947. He was the son of the late Domingo Rios and Juana Mercado Cruz.
Juan is survived by his wife of 19 years of...
Robert L. Mattey
Jan 19, 2019
Robert L. Mattey, 64, a life resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday at Manor Care, Kingston, following a lengthy illness. Robert was born on August 24, 1954. He was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Vukovich) Mattey.
Robert was employed by Penn Refrigeration for 39 years. He was an avid fan of the Oakland Raiders,...
William "Ace" Stephen Maley
Jan 15, 2019
William “Ace” Stephen Maley, 88, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 15that Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre.
Born on December 26, 1930 in Johnstown, PA, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Leach) Maley.
After high school, Ace proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....
