Obituaries
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.
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.
