Obituaries

Sep 22, 2018

Michael P. “Mike” Croughn, 66, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Mountain Top on March 31, 1952, he was a son the late Freda Croughn. Mike was an avid member of the Oak Grove Club, Wilkes-Barre. His greatest passion was riding motorcycles and he enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Eagles and Notre...

Sep 18, 2018

Gloria (Beppler) Bronson, 85, of Dallas, passed away Tuesday, September 18, at Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. Born in Scranton on November 3, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Frank L. Beppler, Sr. and Gladys (Kizer) Beppler. In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Walter C. Bronson, Sr. and brother,...

Sep 17, 2018

Mary Rodel Dunn, 65, of the Newtown section of Hanover Twp., passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 24, 1953, Rodel was the daughter of the late Jerome R. and Mary H. (McGinnis) Dunn. She was a graduate of St. Leo’s High School, Ashley. Rodel was a member of St. Leo’s/Holy...

Sep 9, 2018

Bennett K. Bowden, 33, of Kingston, and formerly of Berwick and Hanover Township, passed away Sunday at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Maryland.  Benny was born in Staten Island, NY, on July 17, 1985.  He is the son of Dale and Gail (Robbins) Bowden.

Benny attended Berwick and G.A.R. Memorial High School and was employed locally as...

Sep 8, 2018

Matthew D. “Matt” Crane, 28, of Trucksville, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018. Born in Kingston on November 16, 1989, he was the son of Wendy (Miller) Crane-Hopkins and the late Stephen Crane. Matt was employed by Mohegan Sun Pocono. He enjoyed reading, cooking and watching football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to his mother, Matt is survived...

Sep 2, 2018

James Klarevas, 80, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 2, 2018, surrounded by family, following a courageous battle against prostate cancer.

Born and raised on the Greek island of Ikaria, he was one of eight children born tothe late Ilias and Vasiliki Klarevas.  After years of service and world travel in the merchant marines, he...

Sep 1, 2018

June A.(Powell) Verry-Bolinski, 74 of Hanover Township, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre on April 22, 1944, the daughter of the late Joseph T. Powell, Sr. and Cecelia Gibney.

She was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School Class...

Aug 20, 2018

Theresa (Clifford) Lokuta, 84, of Hatfield, formerly of Avoca, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, in Kyffin Grove, North Wales.

Born in Avoca on Dec. 2, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Irene (McHale) Clifford.

Theresa was a former member of Queen of the Apostles Church, formerly Ss. Peter and Paul...

Aug 16, 2018

Kenneth H. Albrecht, 69, of Mountain Top, passed away Thursday at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.  Ken was born in Wilkes-Barre on September 22, 1948.  He was the son of the late Arthur and Amanda (Kaswinkel) Albrecht.

Kenneth proudly served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia...

Aug 12, 2018

Robert D. Jarrett, 68, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at his home.

Born in Nanticoke on May 31, 1950, he was the son of Bridget Jarrett of Nanticoke and the late Robert A. Jarrett.

He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Nanticoke High School, Class of 1968.

Robert furthered...

Aug 6, 2018

Dimosthenis D. Raptis, 55, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away August 6th, 2018. Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 17th, at the chapel in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Aug 6, 2018

Bernadette M. (Byrd) Mishizen, 53, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away August 6th, 2018 at her home. Arrangements were private for her family.

Aug 1, 2018

Lillian “Tootsie” (Price) Gola Lillian “Tootsie” (Price) Gola, realized her desire to give up her spirit to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and leave behind a painful, cancer filled body. She ran a valiant race enduring different chemo regiments. Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 3rd, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Vesta...

Jul 31, 2018

Ruth Ann Krafcik, 82, of Main Street, Pittston, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her home.  Ruth was born in West Pittston on July 20, 1936.  She was the daughter of the late Donald and Mary (DeLuca) Brady.

Ruth was employed as a lead packer at Maui Cup, Letica Corp., for over a decade before retiring...

Jul 17, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Caroline (Smith) Meck. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 14, 2018

Gladys Degnan, 80, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, July 14, at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Kingston, on May 3, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Daisy (Moyer) Degnan. She was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. Gladys was preceded in death by 9 brothers; one sister and two nieces. Surviving is sister, Jean...

Jul 12, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Laurit Santos. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 5, 2018

Carrie E. Batchler, 53, passed away Thursday, July 5th, 2018. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, on October 25, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Laing T. Batchler, II and Jackie (Evans) White.

Carrie served in the United States Army. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  She was an avid reader of many subjects...

Jun 22, 2018

Thomas Joseph Murray Jr., 87, of Wilkes-Barre and Hanover Township, passed away Friday evening at Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke. Thomas was born in Wilkes-Barre on July 21, 1930.  He was the son of the late Thomas J. Murray Sr. and Anna (O’Ravitz) Stolfi.

Thomas was a graduate of Hanover High School, class of 1948.  He...

Jun 10, 2018

Florence M. (Klein) Costello, 95, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements were private from Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services.