Obituaries

Oct 19, 2018

Jennifer A. “Nena” Fernandez, 32, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 19, 2018, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Houston, TX, on July 27, 1986, she was a daughter of Maria Irene Fernandez, Wilkes-Barre. Nena graduated high school in Long Island, NY and later worked for Morgan...

Oct 13, 2018

Lloyd J. Harris, 66, of Wilkes-Barre, was personally selected to spend his eternity with God on the morning of Saturday Oct 13, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He peacefully began that journey with his daughter, Kim, at his side.  Lloyd was born in Granville, N.C., on November 28, 1951.  He was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Bessie...

Oct 13, 2018

Ellen Marie (Gilvary) Gilhooley, 89, of Avoca, PA passed away Saturday morning surrounded by her loving family at Celtic Health Care Hospice Unit at Geisinger Medical Center South in Wilkes Barre. Ellen was predeceased by her devoted husband of 62 years, James J. Gilhooley, who passed away November 14, 2016.

Born on August 29th, 1929 in New...

Oct 12, 2018

Doris A. Hines, 91, a resident of Manor Care, Kingston, and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away early Friday morning.  Doris was born in Wilkes-Barre on December 16, 1926.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Jane (MacNeil) Williams.

Doris was employed by the former Mercy Hospital for many years.  She was a kind, caring...

Oct 11, 2018

Robert J. Hines, 75, of Pittston, and formerly of Avoca, passed away Thursday October 11, 2018 at the Gardens at East Mountain, Wilkes-Barre, after a long battle with kidney disease.  Robert was born in Avoca on September 8, 1943.  He was the son of the late Leo and Ruth (Maxwell) Hines.

Bob attended Avoca High School and...

Oct 3, 2018

Princeton A. Stokes-Bernard, 4 months old, passed away Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018. Arrangements are pending.

Oct 3, 2018

Ann M. Schear, 75, of Wilkes-Barre, and formerly of New York, passed away Wednesday at her home.  Private funeral services were held from Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services Inc.  465 South Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.

Oct 3, 2018

David Gideon Barber Sr. transitioned from labor on earth to reward with the Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Forty-Fort. He was born in Washington D.C. on December 14, 1974.

David was preceded in death by his sister; Sarita Precious Barber, mother; Rita Denise Barber, and grandmother; Arlene Iris Barber. Surviving are his sons; David Barber...

Sep 29, 2018

Janet M. Zelinski, 85, of Avoca, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at Celtic Hospice, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre after a brief illness.

Born in Pittston on July 28, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Henderson) Cather, Sr.

Janet worked for over 30 years at Parodi Cigar Factory, when she retired as...

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.