Obituaries
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.
Michael W. Moran, Sr.
Jul 23, 2019
Michael W. Moran, Sr., 89, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, July 23, at Wesley Village Nursing Home, Pittston, where he was a resident.
Born June 28, 1930 in Wilkes-Barre, son of the late Francis and Margrette (Hargraves) Moran, he attended Coughlin High School. Prior to his retirement, Michael was a pressman for Membane Printing Co., PA...
Mary (Bookas) Pappas
Jul 10, 2019
Mary (Bookas) Pappas, 95, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away July 10th, 2019 at St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements with private interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery were handled by Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services.
Jonathan Donald Miller
Jul 7, 2019
Jonathan Donald Miller, 33, of Scranton, passed away unexpectedly from Acute Endocarditis on July 7 , 2019, at Regional Hospital of Scranton.
Born in Kingston on April 4, 1986, he was a son of John and Kim (Lockhart) Miller. Jonathan graduated from Dallas High School, class of 2004 and later graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business...
Esther Tindal
Jul 6, 2019
Esther Tindal, 85, of Kingston, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at The Gardens at East Mountain, Plains Township.
Arrangements are pending from Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, 465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre.
Roberta (Greathouse) Crumrine
Jun 29, 2019
Roberta (Greathouse) Crumrine, 85, of Larksville, passed away June 29, 2019 at Keystone Gardens, Larksville. Arrangements are private for her family.
Bruce Richard Joseph Morris
Jun 28, 2019
Bruce Morris, 62, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on June 28, 2019, at his home.
Private Services will be held from Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
Myers Dudley
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...
Patricia M. Kiernan
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...
Joann Everett
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....
Georgine A. (Velerie) Smith
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...
Matthew A. Henderson
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. ...
Elizabeth "Liz" (Scott) Ghee
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...
Jack K. Banis
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.
Mary Ellen Spinicci
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...
Hilda A. Griffiths
May 24, 2019
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.
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Irvin J. Carey
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...
John Chicchetti
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...
