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Betty Jo Miller

Betty Jo Miller

Feb 1, 2018

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Betty Jo (Cato) Miller, 79, of Scranton, formerly of Beaumont, passed away Thursday, February 1, at her home.

Born in Atlanta, GA, on September 19, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Bernice (Harris) Cato.

Betty Jo enjoyed doing crafts and loved going camping at the How Kola Campground...

Shirley T. (Mitchell)  Jackson

Shirley T. (Mitchell) Jackson

Jan 27, 2018

Shirley T. Jackson, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.

She was born in Ashburn, Georgia, to the late Bobby Lee and Annie Mae (Williams) Mitchell. Shirley was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. She loved to bowl, read, and play the slot machines at the...

Thomas J. Sherwood

Thomas J. Sherwood

Jan 25, 2018

Thomas J. Sherwood, 82, of Harveys Lake, passed away, Thursday, January 25, at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Nanticoke on January 31, 1935, he was a son of the late Margaret (Coulter) and Thomas Sherwood.

Thomas served in the Navel Reserves and then the United States Army in 1958. He then went on to work...

Ethel M. Harris

Ethel M. Harris

Jan 24, 2018

Ethel M. Harris, 77, of Wilkes-Barre, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Grantville, North Carolina, on June 19, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Llyod and Bessie (Hunt) Harris. Ethel worked at Nardone Brother’s Pizza and retired after seventeen years....

John P. Zdyb

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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