Obituaries
Robert A. Nesbitt
Sep 30, 2014
Robert “Bobby” A. Nesbitt, 61, of Mountain Top, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 1, 1953, he was a son of the late Arthur R. and Anna C. (Lewis) Nesbitt.
Robert was a truck driver for many years at Clifford B Finkle, Jr. Inc. Trucking Company, NJ.
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Alberta A. (Miller) Esser
Sep 22, 2014
Alberta A. (Miller) Esser, 102, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at Mountain View Care Center, Scranton, on September 22, 2014.
Suriving are a son, Fred Esser and his wife, Mary, Long Pond, 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick, who passed away on June 17, 2000, a...
Douglas Michael Pokrinchak
Aug 30, 2014
Douglas M. “Mike” Pokrinchak, 62, of S. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, lost his battle of life, after a long, painful illness on August 30, 2014, at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.
Born on September 27, 1951, he resided all of his life in Wilkes-Barre. Along with being a good husband,...
Eileane M. (Chapay) Sipple
Aug 29, 2014
Eileane M. Sipple, 70, of Ashley, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Phoenixville, PA on June 29, 1944, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Luckay) Chapay. She was a 1962 graduate of Coughlin High School.
She attended St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church,...
Esther H. Mchenry
Aug 28, 2014
Esther H. McHenry, 96, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Celtic Hospice, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.
She was born in Edwardsville on March 16, 1918.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 30, 9:30 A.M. at Maple Hill Cemetery. Arrangements...
Angelo Lamont Hardy
Aug 2, 2014
Angelo “Lo” Lamont Hardy, 42, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.
Angelo was born in Weldon, NC on July 22, 1972. After graduating high school, he became certified as a cosmetologist and barber. He was currently employed at Quaker Oats, Gatorade, Mt. Top.
He enjoyed dancing, shooting pool, fixing...
Carla Ann (Carter) Senegal
Jul 4, 2014
Carla Ann Carter Senegal, 42 of Wilkes–Barre, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2014, surrounded by her family. She resided in Lake Charles, LA, for the past 20 years and recently returned home to Wilkes-Barre .
Born on August 16, 1972, she was the daughter of the late Betty Jean Carter and the late Abraham Lopez....
Jean (Peters) Pryor
Jul 4, 2014
Jean (Peters) Pryor, 90, formerly of South Wilkes-Barre, passed away July 4, 2014 at the home of her son, Lew and daughter in law, Gert, in Dallas, where she resided for the last 6 months.
Born on September 30, 1923, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late...
William E. Harris
Jul 1, 2014
William E. Harris, 67, of Mountain Top, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Keystone Garden Estates, Larksville, in the company of his wife and children.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 13, 1947, he was a son...
Caroline Ann Johnson
Jun 29, 2014
SCRANTON-Caroline Ann Johnson, 61, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014 at VNA Hospice Inpatient Unit, Scranton.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Johnson and brother John E. Johnson.
She is survived by her children Stephen V. Citsay; Mario Fernandes; Caroline Ann Fernandes; 10 grandchildren; her mother Providence (Lombardo) Johnson; brother Maurice (Delma)...
Bernice Elizabeth (Thrash) Snyder
Jun 27, 2014
Bernice Elizabeth (Thrash) Snyder, 90, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre, where she was a resident for the last three years.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, on July 9, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Vogt) Thrash. Bernice was a 1941 graduate of Hanover Township...
Brian L. Barnes
May 30, 2014
Brian Leroy Barnes
May 30, 2014
Brian Leroy Barnes, 56 of Plymouth, passed away, Friday, May 30, 2014.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 6, 1958, he was a son of the late John and Vernell (Jackson) Barnes. He was a graduate of G.A.R. High School and earned his Bachelor...
Wilma A. (Kemrite) Krueger
May 30, 2014
Wilma A. Krueger, 92, of Lancaster, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, on Friday, May 30, 2014.
Born in Shickshinny, PA, on June 20, 1921, Wilma is survived by her son Wayne Koepke and daughter-in-law Bernice of Sarasota, FL; daughter Nancy Grand and son-in-law Stanley of Lancaster, PA; her sister...
Sonnah K (Appel) Polto
May 20, 2014
Sonnah K. Polto, 80, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday evening in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on July 8, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Viola (Crawford) Appel. She was a graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School. She enjoyed cooking,...
Anthony L. Hinson, Sr.
May 12, 2014
Anthony L. Hinson, Sr., 53, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at his home.
Born in Wilmington, DE on February 19, 1961, he was a son of the late Dwight and Marie Bannister Hinson.
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Robert D. Koepke
May 8, 2014
Robert D. Koepke, 75, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, Plains Township.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 27, 1938, he was a son of the...
Mary C. Smith
May 1, 2014
Mary Catherine Smith passed away on May 1, 2014. She was born on August 13, 1936 in Wilkes-Barre where she was also raised. She was the daughter of the late Sophia and Gilbert Smith. Her two brothers, Carl and Gilbert, preceded her in death. She graduated from Meyers High School in 1955, and was employed by Wesley Village, Jenkins...
Clinton Harrison
May 1, 2014
Clinton Harrison, 76, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plain Township. Born in Anderson, SC on April 15, 1938, he was the son of the late Fred and Louise (West) Harrison. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Clinton was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Wilkes-Barre. He was...
Jean P. Hager
Apr 16, 2014
HANOVER TOWNSHIP-Jean P. Hager, 71, formerly of Tunkhannock, passed away Wednesday morning in the Hampton House, Hanover Township. Born in Kingston on August 10, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Grace (Taylor) Troutman. Prior to retiring, Jean was employed by Weis Markets. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 7069, Clark...
Donald J. Higgins
Apr 8, 2014
HAZLETON-Donald J. "Hoss" Higgins, 66, of Hazleton, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at his home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 5, 1948, he was a son of the late Donald C. and Margaret E. "Margie" (Mappes) Higgins. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Jeddo Stars Athletic Association, where he...
