Obituaries

Feb 15, 2016

Miranda C. Klug, 34, of Nanticoke, passed away on February 15, 2016 at her home.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on November 2, 1981, she was the daughter of Theresa (Klug) Gensel of Glen Lyon.  She was a graduate of Northwest Area High School.

She was employed by Wyoming Valley Motors in the...

Feb 13, 2016

Urcella (Johnson) Wright, 93, of New Rochelle, NY, formerly of Wilkes-Barre and Edwardsville, PA passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at United Hebrew Nursing Center, New Rochelle, NY.

Born in Green Cove Springs, FL on September 13, 1922, she was a daughter of the late William and Ealia (Williams) Johnson.  She attended Coughlin and G.A.R. High Schools....

Feb 12, 2016

Janice L. Walker, 66, of Wilkes-Barre, entered into eternal peace on Friday evening, February 12, 2016 at the Cancer Treatment Center of America, Philadelphia. Born on November 28, 1949 in Tifton, GA, she was a daughter of Ossie Lee (Milner) Walker of Tifton, GA and the late Mazeo Walker, Sr. Janice was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist...

Feb 12, 2016

On February 12th, 2016, Friday afternoon, Shirley Helene  Honeychurch of Garrahan Street, Hanover Township, passed away at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, surrounded by her loving family; rejoining her husband of 58 years. She was born on Oct 10th 1931 at Mercy Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, to her late parents Benjamin and Helene James. Shirley graduated from Meyers...

Feb 2, 2016

Harold M. Eroh, 90, of Courtdale, passed away, Tuesday, February 2, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Ashely on November 12, 1925, he was a son of the late Sylvanus and Mary (Tucker) Eroh.  Harold served in the United States Navy during World War II. He owned Eroh’s Garage and worked as an auto mechanic.

Feb 1, 2016

Michael J. Hogan, 79, of Wilkes-Barre, went home to the Lord and his son, Sean, on Monday morning, February 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 18, 1936, he was a son of the late Joseph and Marion (Curley) Hogan.

Mr....

Jan 27, 2016

Cletus T. Demellier, 93, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday evening , January 27, 2016 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 23 , 1922, he was a son of the late George A. and Kathleen A. (Forestal) Demellier.

Mr. Demellier was a veteran of World War II having served...

Jan 26, 2016

Jane Evans, 92, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, January 26, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 2, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Edloes and Edna (Davis) Evans.

Jane worked in retail and retired from the Kiddie Shop. She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Wilkes-Barre. Jane...

Jan 25, 2016

Tashandra Ann Nicole Burton, 19, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday evening, January 25, 2016 due to an automobile accident.

Born in Allentown on October 12, 1996, she was a daughter of Tami Burton of Wilkes-Barre.  She was a 2015 graduate of Meyers High School where she was a member of the National Honor...

Jan 25, 2016

Providence M. “Dolly” (Lombardo) Johnson, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Monday evening at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Pittston on August 18, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Ross) Lombardo.

Dolly worked as a seamstress in the garment industry in New Jersey.  She was a...

Jan 18, 2016

Mary Pomanek, 94, of Wilkes-Barre passed away on January 18, 2016. She was the daughter of Peter and Mary Chernauskas Misunas. She was a WW II veteran, having served as one of the first women in the Waves division of the US Navy. Mary was a lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, graduating from E.L. Meyers in 1939. She also attended Wilkes...

Jan 14, 2016

Justin D. Deiter, 32, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, January 14, at his home.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on July 12, 1983, he was the son of John Deiter, Wilkes-Barre and Nancy (Williams) Deiter, Greenback, TN.

Justin attended E.L. Meyers High School and graduated in Tuscon, AZ.  He later return to the area and worked at...

Jan 10, 2016

Makiyah Robinson, 8,  blossomed into this world on March 20, 2007 at Wilkes Barre General Hospital.

She had a smile that lit up the room. Makiyah was a free spirit everyone that knew her knew she loved life. Makiyah enjoyed cheerleading with the Heights Packers. She also loved to go bowling every Sunday and ride her bike....

Dec 23, 2015

Arthur L. Squire, 79, of Nanticoke, passed away Wednesday, December 23, at Hampton House, Hanover Twp.

Born in South Carolina on January 18, 1936, he was a son of the late Pressie and Julia (McKinley) Squire.

Arthur served in the United States Airforce and later worked as a cloth cutter. He enjoyed watching movies, playing...

Dec 17, 2015

Audrey A. (Kline) Ricker, 92, of Kingston, formerly of Lee Park, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at

Kingston Health Care Center.

Born in Hanover Township, on May 18, 1923, she was a daughter of the late George, Sr. and Alice (Sorber) Kline.

Audrey graduated from Harter High School, Plymouth...

Dec 5, 2015

Gerald Coleman, 86, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015, surrounded by his loving family at Golden Living, Wilkes-Barre.

Born on May 18, 1929, in Washington D.C., he was a son of the late Thelma Briscoe. Gerald worked as a transportation supervisor for American University.  He enjoyed playing cards, watching sports and spending time with his...

Nov 24, 2015

Tyrone Allen Barnes, 57, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away November 24, 2015 at his residence.  Born in Jersey City on December 21, 1957, he was a son of the late Donald and Mary (Morningstar) Barnes.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Donald Barnes, Jr. and Anthony Kevin Barnes. Left to cherish his memory are...

Nov 11, 2015

Ruth A.  (Hughey) Shultz, 94, of Hanover Township, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Smith Health Care, Mountain Top.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on February 28, 1921, she was a daughter of the late John and Thelma (Rudd) Hughey.

Ruth enjoyed taking care of her family and spending time with her dogs.

In...

Oct 31, 2015

Joseph E. Vital, Sr., 69, of Hanover Township, passed on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Township.

Born on May 29, 1946, He was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Sullivan) Vital. He attended the former Holy Rosary Church on Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

Joseph owned and operated Vital Scrap Yard...

Oct 29, 2015

Delma J. (Kivler) Johnson, 57, of Nanticoke, passed away October 29, 2015 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.Born in Nanticoke on August 22, 1958, she was a daughter of the late Delbert and Olwen (Howells) Kivler.

Delma was a member of Nebo Baptist Church, Nanticoke.  She loved taking care of her family and spending time with them. Delma also...