Obituaries

Aug 20, 2018

Theresa (Clifford) Lokuta, 84, of Hatfield, formerly of Avoca, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, in Kyffin Grove, North Wales.

Born in Avoca on Dec. 2, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Irene (McHale) Clifford.

Theresa was a former member of Queen of the Apostles Church, formerly Ss. Peter and Paul...

Aug 16, 2018

Kenneth H. Albrecht, 69, of Mountain Top, passed away Thursday at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.  Ken was born in Wilkes-Barre on September 22, 1948.  He was the son of the late Arthur and Amanda (Kaswinkel) Albrecht.

Kenneth proudly served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia...

Aug 12, 2018

Robert D. Jarrett, 68, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at his home.

Born in Nanticoke on May 31, 1950, he was the son of Bridget Jarrett of Nanticoke and the late Robert A. Jarrett.

He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Nanticoke High School, Class of 1968.

Robert furthered...

Aug 6, 2018

Dimosthenis D. Raptis, 55, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away August 6th, 2018. Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 17th, at the chapel in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Aug 6, 2018

Bernadette M. (Byrd) Mishizen, 53, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away August 6th, 2018 at her home. Arrangements were private for her family.

Aug 1, 2018

Lillian “Tootsie” (Price) Gola Lillian “Tootsie” (Price) Gola, realized her desire to give up her spirit to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and leave behind a painful, cancer filled body. She ran a valiant race enduring different chemo regiments. Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 3rd, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Vesta...

Jul 31, 2018

Ruth Ann Krafcik, 82, of Main Street, Pittston, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her home.  Ruth was born in West Pittston on July 20, 1936.  She was the daughter of the late Donald and Mary (DeLuca) Brady.

Ruth was employed as a lead packer at Maui Cup, Letica Corp., for over a decade before retiring...

Jul 17, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Caroline (Smith) Meck. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 14, 2018

Gladys Degnan, 80, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, July 14, at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Kingston, on May 3, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Daisy (Moyer) Degnan. She was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. Gladys was preceded in death by 9 brothers; one sister and two nieces. Surviving is sister, Jean...

Jul 12, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Laurit Santos. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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,...