Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 22, 2014

Rosie Lee Pearson, 61, of Brooklyn, NY passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Celtic Hospice Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Rosie worked in home health care and was employed by St. Nicholas Health Care, Brooklyn. In addition to her mother, Lois Pearson ,she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Edward Hooper, Sr. Left to...

Mar 2, 2014

Juan Delgado, 70, of Staten Island, New York, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Golden Living-Summit, Wilkes-Barre, where he had been a guest for the past 13 years. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Juan and Josefa (River) Delgado and was the youngest of 12 children. He was formerly employed as a...

Feb 23, 2014

WILKES-BARRE-Richard Michael Powell, Sr. "Mr. Stubbs", 70, of West Nanticoke, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 23, 2014 with his wife, daughter and son-in-law by his side. Born in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 18, 1943, he was a son of the late Paul Sr. and Margaret (Leco) Powell. Richard graduated from G.A.R. High School. He worked as a...

Feb 12, 2014

WILKES-BARRE- Donna Marie Hannon, 51, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at her home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 12, 1962, she was the daughter of Shirley Hannon, Wilkes-Barre and the late, Thomas Hannon. Donna worked at West Side Window, Kingston, at various locations including the Social Security Administration, Wilkes-Barre. She also worked at the Microtel,...

Feb 4, 2014

WILKES-BARRE-Dorothea E. Karchin, 94, formerly of Grove Street, Wilkes-Barre, of Hanover Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at Birchwood Nursing & Rehab Center, Nanticoke. Born in Ashley on January 21, 1920 she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha (Craver) Flickinger. Dorothea was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Ashley where she served...

Feb 2, 2014

WILKES-BARRE-Barbara Ann Stachowiak, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed on to Heaven on Sunday February 2, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wilkes-Barre on August 11, 1940, a daughter of the late Helen Lear Gross. She was a graduate of EL Meyers High School class of 1958 and worked in Retail for over 30 years...

Feb 1, 2014

WILKES-BARRE- Robert Keichline, 56, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, February 1st, 2014, at his home. He was the son of the late Harry and Marie (O'Connoll) Keichline. Robert was a proud US Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He is survived by his son, Nicholas Cannon, Philadelphia. Services will be private and held at the convenience of the...

Feb 1, 2014

WILKES-BARRE-April Ann Walker, 49, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at her home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on July 10, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Howard Walker and Beverly Ann (McCloe) Golden. She was a graduate of Coughlin High School and a member of New Covenant Christian Fellowship. Her stepfather, LeRoy Golden, also preceded her...

Jan 29, 2014

WILKES-BARRE-David P. Jones, Sr., 72, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday at Celtic Hospice, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre on February 2, 1941, he was a son of the late Edward Jones and Ruth Brugger. He was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Prior to retiring in 1996, he...

Jan 22, 2014

WILKES-BARRE-Jeffrey A. "Woody" Woodworth, 52, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 21 1961, he was the son of William Woodworth of Wilkes-Barre and the late Barbara Jean (Ecker) Woodworth. He was a 1980 graduate of E.L. Meyers High School and Luzerne County Community College. He was a licensed HVAC Technician and was...

Jan 15, 2014

Marion Rygelski, 75, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, with her daughters by her side, Wednesday at Manor Care, Kingston. Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 15, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Nellie (Park) Wachs. Prior to retiring, she was employed by Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in the Environmental/Housekeeping Department for over 20...