Obituaries
Gladys A. (Weiss) Naudascher
Jun 27, 2017
Gladys A. (Weiss) Naudascher, 87, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Reading on February 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Pauley) Weiss. Gladys and her late husband, Elmer, formerly owned Duplex Range Service, Philadelphia.
She was...
Johanna T. Pohoda
Jun 27, 2017
Johanna T. Pohoda, 85, of Pittston, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Post Acute Specialty Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Pittston on January 8, 1932, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Micklasweiz) Baranousky. She was a graduate of Jenkins Township High School and was of the Catholic faith.
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Robert S. Smith
Jun 25, 2017
Robert S. Smith, 52, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA.
Robert was born in Wilkes-Barre on December 27, 1964 and was an Army veteran.
He was employed by Offset Paperback, Dallas for the past 28 years. He enjoyed drag racing and riding his...
Roy E. Watkins
Jun 17, 2017
Roy E. Watkins, 82, passed away on Saturday morning at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.
Arrangements will be announced by Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
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Mary Ann (Melosky) Zakar
Jun 12, 2017
Mary Ann (Melosky) Zakar, 89, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday evening at The Gardens at East Mountain.
Born June 10th, 1928, she was a daughter of the late William Melosky and Stephanie (Masavage) Melosky.
She graduated from Misericordia College with her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and also took classes at King’s...
Dolores Amerman
Jun 5, 2017
Dolores Amerman, 84, formerly of Kingston, passed away Monday evening in Dallas.
Born October 20th, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late Harold James Smith and Mary Ellen (Hawkins) Smith.
She worked as head of accounts management for Polk Direct in the New York office for 16 years...
Frances Xavier (Marra) Chicchetti
May 30, 2017
Frances Xavier (Marra) Chicchetti, 73, native of Brooklyn, NY, long time resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on October 19, 1943, she was a daughter of the later Albert and Theresa (D’Amato) Marra.
Frances...
Patrick Kiernan
May 29, 2017
Patrick Kiernan, 90, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, of Mountain Top, passed away on Monday at Mountain Top Senior Care Center. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre are in charge of arrangements.
Howard Charles Bradford
May 28, 2017
Howard Charles Bradford, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Sunday at his home.
Born on November 17, 1942, in Hanover County, Virginia, he was the son of the late William C. and Mary Lou C. (Johnson) Bradford.
Howard worked for Weinstock Auto Parts, Wilkes-Barre before taking a job as a track installer with the D&H...
Lorrie J. (Bishop) Pomanek
May 22, 2017
Lorrie J. (Bishop) Pomanek, 67, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday evening, May 22, 2017, at her home.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 5, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lucetta (Bevan) Bishop. She was a member of Firwood United Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Prior to her retiring 15 years ago, Lorrie was...
Mary F. Pennachioli
May 12, 2017
Mary F. Pennachioli of Jenkins Township died peacefully in her sleep at St. Therese Residence in Wilkes-Barre. She was 99 years young!
She was born and raised in Pittston, moved to Kingston and finally to St. Therese Residence.
Mary was the daughter of Mario Falzone and Theresa Lunetta Falzone. She graduated...
Donald E. George
May 11, 2017
Donald E. George, 70, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday morning, May 11, 2017, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Laurel Run on April 20, 1947, he was a son of the late Lewis and Doris Jean (Siley) George. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Donald was formerly employed...
Charles W. Sakoski
May 6, 2017
Charles “Chuck” Sakoski, 94, of Hanover Township, PA., died Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Mercy Center Nursing Home, Dallas, PA. He was born in Hanover Township, April 8, 1923, and was the son of the late Charles Sakoski, Sr. and Wilma (Nancarrow) Sakoski.
He was a graduate of Kingston High School...
Margaret "Peg" Brenner
May 2, 2017
Margaret “Peg” Brenner, 86, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 4, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Cox) Brenner.
Prior to retiring, Peg was employed by the former Mercy Hospital in the Dietary Department.
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Gloria F. (Purzes) King
Apr 30, 2017
Gloria F. (Purzes) King, 58, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, April 30th, 2017. Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 13, 1958, she was a daughter of the late William and Mildred (Swipes) Purzes. Gloria graduated from GAR High School in 1976. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, William Purzes. Surviving is her...
William Harry Cann
Apr 6, 2017
William Harry Cann, 88, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Thursday, April 6th, at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Hanover Township, on October 23, 1928, he was a son of the late William and Natalie (Norton) Cann.
William was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School, from the class of 1947. He was a veteran of...
Yolanda L. "Raven" Riggsbee
Apr 5, 2017
Yolanda L. “Raven” Riggsbee, 62, of Hanover Township, passed away Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 at her home surrounded by family.
Born in Pittsboro, NC on October 11, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Mary Lou (Alston) Riggsbee. She is a graduate of Chapel Hill High School. She was a member of...
Linda A. Strosser-Thomas
Mar 30, 2017
Linda A. Strosser-Thomas, 56, of Hanover Township, passed away Thursday, March 30, surrounded by her family. Born on November 30, 1961, in Oxnard CA, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Aigeldinger) Strosser. Linda loved the beach, horseback riding, taking vacations and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed dancing, even if...
Robert E. Thomas
Mar 22, 2017
Robert E. Thomas, 85, of Hanover Township passed into eternal life on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the Celtic Hospice Inpatient Unit. Born April 26th 1931 in Wilkes-Barre, Bob was the son of the late Elias and Dorothy (Youngblood) Thomas. He was married for 63 years to Lois Weale Thomas, also of Hanover Township. He was preceded...
John "Jack" W. Yuhas
Feb 26, 2017
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John “Jack” Yuhas
Jack Yuhas, 60, of Wilkes-Barre, defeated all odds by living 261 days beyond his birthday. On February, 26, 2017, he completed his 9th life the way he wanted to while at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. Ultimately his compounding cardiovascular diseases led to his passing.
His...
