Obituaries

Jul 5, 2018

Carrie E. Batchler, 53, passed away Thursday, July 5th, 2018. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, on October 25, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Laing T. Batchler, II and Jackie (Evans) White.

Carrie served in the United States Army. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  She was an avid reader of many subjects...

Jun 22, 2018

Thomas Joseph Murray Jr., 87, of Wilkes-Barre and Hanover Township, passed away Friday evening at Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke. Thomas was born in Wilkes-Barre on July 21, 1930.  He was the son of the late Thomas J. Murray Sr. and Anna (O’Ravitz) Stolfi.

Thomas was a graduate of Hanover High School, class of 1948.  He...

Jun 10, 2018

Florence M. (Klein) Costello, 95, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements were private from Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services.

Jun 3, 2018

Thomas Rittenhouse, Jr., 70, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Sunday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born on May 12, 1948, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Thomas J. Sr. and Thelma (Turcan) Rittenhouse.

Thomas graduated from Coughlin High School and worked as a dispatcher for Posten Taxi for many years. He enjoyed watching ...

May 30, 2018

David R. Kopetchny, 70, of Pittston, passed away Wednesday, May 30th, 2018, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on November 8, 1947, he was the son of the late Stanley and Margret (Dyke) Kopetchny.

David graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science degree and was a member of the Alumni...

May 24, 2018

Sheryle R. Phillips, 61, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Virginia on November 6, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Robert “Deek” Collins and was raised by her mother and stepfather, the late Lena (Newton) and Reginald Taylor, Sr.

Sheryle was a graduate of Coughlin...

May 23, 2018

Doris E. Shock, 82, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

She was the daughter of John and Lulu (Aten) McDermott.

Doris meet the love of her life,  John F. Shock, at her first job at Bundle of Joy in Wilkes-Barre.  She later married John and become home maker and raised their two...

May 19, 2018

Carl L. Baker, Jr., 80, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, May 19th, 2018. Arrangements are pending.

May 10, 2018

James G. “ Jimbo” Wright, 50, of Wilkes-Barre passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at his home.

Born on July 26th, 1967, in Muncy, he was a son of Bettye Lou (Wright) Davis, Wilkes-Barre.

Jim worked as a truck driver for various companies in the Valley for many years. He enjoyed spending time on...

May 2, 2018

Cindy Lou Ashton, 39, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2018 at her home. Born on September 2, 1978, she was the daughter of Kim Ashton and Cindy Lou (Deraway) Ashton. Cindy's life was all about perfection and success. She was dedicated to a healthy style. While being employed with the same company, Mondelez International for 20 years,...

Apr 19, 2018

Mary B. (Becker) Marshall, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Keystone Gardens, Larksville following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born in Scranton on December 16th, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Alice (Carey) Becker.  After graduating from Fairview High School, Mary attended Wilkes...

Apr 17, 2018

Stanley J. Cooper Jr., 93, of Wilkes-Barre and formerly of Larksville, passed away Tuesday April 17, 2018, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.  Stanley was born in Larksville on August 28, 1924.  He was the son of the late Stanley J. Cooper Sr., and the former Elizabeth Evans.

Stanley served in the U.S. Army during Work War II.  He...

Apr 16, 2018

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Betty Jane “Elizabeth” (Albosta) Novak, 88, of Avoca, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018, at her home.

Born in Avoca on December 5, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Krzyscin) Albosta. Betty Jane was raised by her grandparents, Joseph and Catherine Krzyscin and devoted aunt, Edna (Krzyscin) Snopkowski. Betty...

Apr 12, 2018

Lorraine E. Masi, 62, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.  Lorraine was born in Wilkes-Barre on May 4, 1955.  She was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Brown) Bower.  Lorraine had a deep love for animals, especially cats.  She also enjoyed crocheting and shopping.  Surviving is her husband, Joseph Masi and also Lorraine's...

Apr 7, 2018

Joseph George Severnak, 85, of Port Griffith passed away April 7 peacefully at home after a brief illness.

Born in Port Griffith, son of the late Mary (Karaffa) and George Severnak, Joseph graduated from Jenkins Township High School in 1951.   Joseph, also known as Red, was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Parrish which later...

Apr 4, 2018

Nancy M. (McCann) Hassell, 81, of Plains Twp., formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, April 4, at the Gardens at East Mountain, Plains Twp.

Born in Cleveland, OH, on April 6, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Amelia (LeChelt) McCann.

Nancy was of the catholic faith and attended St. Andre Bessette...

Apr 3, 2018

Maryann (Berlew) Zim, 57, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, April 3, at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.

Born on June 12, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Mary (Mitchell) Berlew.

Maryann enjoyed watching her grandchildren play outside and loved to go fishing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Apr 1, 2018

Jean (Larnerd) Phillips, 91, of Pittston, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at The Gardens of East Mountain, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Dupont on January 24, 1927, she was the last surviving child of the late Charles and Anna (Moore) Larnerd.

Jean was a member of St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church, Avoca....

Mar 31, 2018

Adele (Dell) Bensavage, 92, formerly of Hazle Street in Hanover Township passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Smith Health Care, Mountain Top, where she was a resident.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Nellie Komski.  She worked for many years in the local garment industry.

In...

Mar 27, 2018

Surrounded by her loving family, Maureen Ann (Shea) Flis of Plainsville, PA, passed away into the arms of our loving Lord and Savior on Tuesday March 27, 2018.  Maureen was born in Wilkes-Barre on September 17, 1955.  She is the daughter of Arlene (Goman) Shea and the late Donald Shea.

Maureen attended G.A.R Memorial High School.  She...