Obituaries
John P. Zdyb
Jan 23, 2018
John P. Zdyb, 80, of Dupont, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Celtic Hospice.
He was born October 22, 1937 in Dupont to the late Paul and Julia (Zygmund) Zdyb.
John was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. After graduating high school, John went on to serve his country in...
Paul Shakalum
Jan 23, 2018
Paul C. Shakalum, 90, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday evening, January 23, 2018 at St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on December 9, 1927, to the late William and Mary (Rymsza) Shakalum. After graduating High School from Kingston Township, Paul went into the United States Navy where he proudly served his country for eight years. While...
Rosalind R. (Robins) Kolendowicz
Jan 22, 2018
Rosalind R. Kolendowicz, 89, formerly of Kingston, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Kingston Health Care Center.
Born in Windsor, England on August 24, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Dorothy (Gibbs) Robins.
Rosalind was a member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, She enjoyed crocheting and knitting afghans and reading....
Wanda M. (Ross) Reed
Jan 22, 2018
Wanda M. Reed, 93, of Plains, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements are pending.
Rachel (Hooper) Cool
Jan 18, 2018
Rachel (Hooper) Cool, 78, of Swoyersville, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at her daughter's home in Edwardsville.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughte rof the late Claude and Rachael (Amos) Hooper.
She worked as a barmaid in several local taverns.
She is survived by a son, Donald Cool, Swoyersville, two...
Jane Marcincavage
Jan 18, 2018
Jane Marcincavage, 72, of Hanover Township, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after lengthy illness and being a guest Birchwood Nursing Center for two years.
Born in Georgetown section of Wilkes-Barre Township, she was the daughter of the late Ignatius J. and Ethel B. (Williams) Marcincavage.
As a small child,...
Lillian G. (Dotter) Hinkley
Jan 14, 2018
Lillian G. (Dotter) Hinkley, 94, of Drums, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018, at St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. Lillian was born in Wilkes-Barre on December 31, 1923 to the late James F. and Emma C. (Wilbert) Dotter. She worked at Nardone’s Bakery, Carey Ave., and Boscov’s. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church, where she was a...
Beverly (Lewis) Shedlock
Jan 13, 2018
Beverly (Lewis) Shedlock, 83, of New Jersey, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Atrium Health & Senior Care NJ. Family and friends may pay their respects Thursday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Wilkes-Barre. The funeral service will be held Friday at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home, with Reverend...
Douglas Evans
Jan 12, 2018
DOUGLAS EVANS, died on 1/12/2018
Our “Mighty Mo” has joined his brothers and parents after an amazing life.
To grieve Doug, you have to have known Doug – God only gives “Special” children to very Special People – 63 years ago, July 19, 1954, Doug was born to the late Benjamin and Ruth Williams Evans...
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...
