Obituaries
Lorraine (Reese) Williamson
Jan 8, 2018
Lorraine (Reese) Williamson, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre.
Lorraine was born in Wilkes-Barre on March 14, 1934, to the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Powell) Reese.
She graduated from Meyers High School in 1952. Lorraine worked at Pioneer Manufacturing. She moved to Miami in 1957 to work at...
Walter G. Gouse
Dec 18, 2017
Walter G. Gouse, 66, of Nanticoke, passed away Monday, December 18, at his home.
He was born in Woodbury, NJ on September 29, 1951 and served in the United States Navy for over 20 years.
Walter loved being a member of the Murgas Ham Radio Club for over 20 years
He is survived...
Kathryn (Kidd) Lockman
Dec 15, 2017
Kathryn (Kidd) Lockman, 81, of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, departed peacefully to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family On Friday December 15th, after a life well lived.
She was born in Dallas, Texas and relocated in her teens with her family to Dallas, Pennsylvania. It was here as a teen that she played a major...
Ryan J. Horn
Dec 10, 2017
Ryan J. Horn, 43, of Larksville, passed away at his home, on Sunday, December 10, 2017.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre on October 12, 1974, to John Horn, Jr. and the late Joan (Scully) Hamm.
Ryan previously worked as cashier for Sam’s Club. He enjoyed computers and watching tv.
In addition to his...
Mildred A. Kilgallon
Dec 10, 2017
Mildred Alberta (Vivian) Kilgallon, died peacefully at Wesley Village on Sunday December 10th, 2017 in Pittston, Pa at the age of 101.
Mildred is survived by her children, Linda Burke and James Kilgallon; grandchildren, Robert Burke and his wife Jacqueline, Michael Burke and his wife Amanda, James Kilgallon and his wife Traci, and Christopher Kilgallon; great grandchildren,...
Rita M. (Bronson) Taylor
Dec 6, 2017
Rita (Bronson) Taylor, 69, of Sweet Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 6, at Celtic Hospice Inpatient Unit, Wilkes-Barre.
A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.
Ruth E. Getz
Dec 2, 2017
Ruth E. (Rohde) Getz, 89, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, December 2, at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.
She was born in Wilkes-Barre, September 15, 1928, to the late Walter and Meta (Brandt) Rohde.
Ruth was a former member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Ruth worked for Penn Tobacco and other local cigar factories. She loved to garden,...
Mary A. Maleski
Nov 21, 2017
Mary Anselma Maleski, 75, professor emerita of English at LeMoyne College, passed away peacefully on November 21 at Francis House in Syracuse, NY. Born March 15, 1942 in Avoca, PA, she was the daughter of John Maleski and Elizabeth Brezak Maleski. She graduated from Saint John's High School, Pittston, PA, and went on to earn her B.A. cum laude...
Margaret Mary Kolveck
Nov 12, 2017
Margaret Mary (Martz) Kolveck, 95, of Moosic, passed away on Sunday at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Berwick, on October 22, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Nick and Julia (Poleon) Martz.
Margaret was a member of Queen of the Apostles Church (formerly Ss. Peter...
Mary Theresa Klug
Nov 10, 2017
Mary Theresa (Williams) Klug, 88, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Friday morning, November 10th, surround by her loving family at her home.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, on May 9, 1929, she was a daughter of Percy Ellsworth and Mary Josephine (McAdara) Williams.
Mary was a graduated of E.L. Meyers High School. Mary...
Anne E. King
Nov 6, 2017
Anne E. King, 78, passed away on November 6th in Easton, PA, after a full life with family and friends. A native of Moosic, PA, she spent most of her adult life in Easton, PA, as an elementary teacher in the Phillipsburg, NJ school system.
Anne graduated from Misericordia University and held a Master Degree...
John S. Gruttadauria
Nov 5, 2017
John S. Gruttadauria, 76, formerly of Pittston Township, passed away on Sunday morning, November 5, at Wesley Village, Pittston.
Born in Pittston, on May 21, 1941, he was the son of the late Sam and Carrie (Galante) Gruttadauria.
After high school, John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. John retired from Intermetro, Wilkes-Barre...
Ezekiel D. Major
Oct 28, 2017
Erik G. DuPree, 16, and Devon Major, 12, of Laflin, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 and Ezekiel D. Major, 7, of Laflin, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, November 25, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc....
Jamieka S. Miller
Oct 28, 2017
Jamieka S. Miller, 22, of Wilkes-Barre, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2017.
She was born in Wilkes-Barre to Michelle Miller on September 29, 1995.
Jamieka was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Wilkes-Barre. She participated in the groups Autism Speaks, Parents and Professionals, and S.A.F.E., Supporting Autism Families...
Devon Major
Oct 25, 2017
Erik G. DuPree, 16, and Devon Major, 12, of Laflin, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 and Ezekiel D. Major, 7, of Laflin, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 25, from Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services,...
Erik G. Dupree
Oct 25, 2017
Erik G. DuPree, 16, and Devon Major, 12, of Laflin, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 and Ezekiel D. Major, 7, of Laflin, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 25, from Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services,...
Curtis L. Mccullough
Oct 22, 2017
Curtis L. McCullough, Sr., 82, of West Pittston, passed away Sunday, October 22, at his home. Born on September 27, 1935, in Rutherford, TN, he was a son of the late Preston and Alice (Hayes) McCullough. Curtis served in the United States Marines and worked for Long Island Railroad as a road car inspector for 28 years. Funeral services...
Mary Patricia (Osterweil) Poperowitz
Oct 20, 2017
Mary Patricia (Osterweil) Poperowitz, 30, of Kingston, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, October 20, 2017.
She was born in Kingston on October 11, 1987 to Patricia (Souder) Osterweil.
Mary was a high school graduate of Valley West class of 2005. She was a marketing graduate of Luzerne County Community College. She worked...
Genevieve "Ginka" (Bryk) Turel
Oct 15, 2017
Genevieve “Ginka” (Bryk) Turel, 86, formerly of Avoca and Duryea, passed away on Sunday morning at Dunmore Health Care Center, Dunmore, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 28, 1931 in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Stella ( Mycek) Bryk.
Ginka was a member of Queen of the Apostles...
Geraldine (Harris) Sell
Oct 10, 2017
Geraldine Harris Sell, age 62, passed away at her home in Fayetteville, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October, 10th, 2017. She was born on March 15, 1955 in Stuttgart, Germany to Harry Kendall and Theresa (Gilroy) Harris of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Geraldine graduated from Pine Forrest High School in 1973. She spent her life as a dedicated wife, to...
