Obituaries
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...
Jean (Benotsky) Zim
Sep 11, 2019
Jean (Benotsky) Zim, 81, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born on June 30th, 1938, in Edwardsville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Tobin) Benotsky.
Jean worked hard to make a loving home for her family. She was a great wife, loving mother and...
Meta M (Lingertot) Litzenberger
Sep 3, 2019
Meta M. (Lingertot) Litzenberger, 91, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on September 3, 2019, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, on April 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Martha (Meier) Lingertot.
Meta was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hanover Township, where she was an active...
Louise Leona (Kozmoski) Yerabeck
Aug 26, 2019
Louise L. (Kozmoski) Yerabeck, 93, of Shavertown, passed away peacefully on Monday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
Carrie A. (Phillips) Austin
Aug 25, 2019
Carrie A. (Phillips) Austin, 68, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 in her home of 243 davis street plymouth.
Born in Plymouth on Avondale hill June 13, 1951, she was a daughter of Mildred (Phillips) Acosta.
In addition to her mother, left to cherish her memory are her fiancée, Richard Hughes, daughters, Nancy...
Devin D. Weghorst
Aug 17, 2019
Devin Dean Weghorst came into the world suddenly and unannounced February 1, 2008 and left it in much the same fashion on August 17th, 2019. Dubbed the “snack king” he was a connoisseur of lunchables, Takis and flaming hot cheetos; an active avoider of any healthier options. Devin was a “my way or the highway” kind of kid. And...
Janice Margaret Reindel
Aug 14, 2019
Janice Margaret Reindel, 67, of Bear Creek Township, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at home after a lengthy illness.
Born on March 30, 1952, in Elizabeth, NJ, she was a daughter of the late James and Doris (Sassman) Reindel. She graduated from Marywood University with a Masters Degree in Social Work.
Janice was...
Leon Manoah Bailey
Aug 11, 2019
Leon M. Bailey, 31, of Nanticoke, went home to the Lord on August 11, 2019 in Nanticoke.
Born in Manhattan, NY, on April 23, 1988, he was the son of Jacqueline Leon, London, UK and the late Andrew Bailey.
Leon worked at S.C.I. Retreat for over 5 years and recently transferred to S.C.I. Dallas where...
Dorothy Marie (Parsons) Eipper
Aug 9, 2019
Dorothy Marie (Parsons) Eipper, 78, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Hampton House.
Born in Kingston on August 7, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia (Bynon) Parsons.
Dorothy was employed by the Dallas School District for 34 years before retiring in 2006. She was a member of Holy...
Alma Jean Johnson
Aug 8, 2019
Alma Jean Johnson, 28, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on August 8, 2019, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Philadelphia on August 31, 1990, she was a daughter of James Williams and Teresa Gray.
Alma graduated from Elmer L Meyers Junior/Senior High School. She loved to laugh, selflessly gave to anyone in need, was a listening...
Karen S. (Shaffer) Singleton
Aug 7, 2019
Karen S. (Shaffer) Singleton, 69, of Pittston, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family after fighting a courageous battle against cancer.
Born in Scranton on May 15th, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (Siebold) Shaffer.
Karen was an amazing mother and housewife, going back...
Mary Ellen Spinicci
Aug 6, 2019
A memorial service for Mary Ellen Spinicci will be held on Saturday, August 31, 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, Edwardsville.
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Clifford John Thomas
Aug 5, 2019
Clifford J. Thomas, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 2, 1955, he was a son of the late Clifford and Mary (Livingston) Thomas.
He was employed by Ehrlich Pest Control as an exterminator.
Clifford was an extreme Jeopardy...
Eric Scott Weghorst
Jul 29, 2019
Eric Scott Weghorst, 39, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 29, 2019.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on November 6th, 1979, he was a son of Dean and Alice (Woodworth) Weghorst.
He was employed in the environmental services department by the VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre. Eric...
Robert M. Gribble
Jul 25, 2019
Robert M. Gribble, 50, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre. To leave a condolence for the family, visit kniffenfuneralhome.com.
