Obituaries

Jul 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mable Lee Felder Jones

Mable Lee Felder Jones was born under a June sun in Mississippi—on the 16th, in 1939. The world was a harder place back then, especially for a young Black girl born to a fifteen-year-old mother, Ella Mae Conerly, and a father, Leo Felder, she would never get to know....

Jul 3, 2025

Katherine Jean (Staley) Beckhorn, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born on May 3, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Fredrick) Staley.

After graduating high school, Katherine went on to get her associate’s degree in applied nursing. She loved being outdoors, whether it was...

Jul 2, 2025

Luriana “Lou” Randazzo, 97, of West Wyoming, passed away on July 2, at his home.

Born in West Wyoming, on October 4, 1927, he was the son of the late Vincenzo J. and Nunziata (Arnone) Randazzo.

Lou attended West Wyoming Schools and worked in the mines for several years before joining the US Navy. After...

Jun 26, 2025

Barbara Beadenkopf, 75,  Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania passed away on June 26, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, MD on June 8, 1950, she was a daughter of the late John William and Mary Elizabeth (Wharry) Beadenkopf, Sr.

She is survived by a her caregiver and sister, Rose Caruso, who she resided with. A  daughter, Elizabeth, several grandchildren,  sister,...

Jun 24, 2025

Jeanette Pignataro Algiere, 94, of Darien, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025, in Mountain Top, PA. She was born on November 26, 1930, in Port Chester, NY to the late Antonio and Bambina Pignataro, originally of Cosenza, Italy.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Michael John Algiere;...

Jun 20, 2025

John Weaver Jr., 76, of Mountain Top, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born on July 24, 1948, he was the son of the late John Weaver Sr., and Elizabeth (Androckitis) Weaver. John worked the majority of his life at PSC. He was a train enthusiast and stamp collector. In his free time, he loved...

Jun 19, 2025

Adolphus Kerr, age 65, passed away on Thursday June 19, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Center.

Born on Friday October 23, 1959, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, he was the son of Selvyn Kerr and the late Ida (Henry) Kerr.

In his free time, Adolphus enjoyed playing dominos, going on road trips, socializing and reading, but...

Jun 17, 2025

Edward Joseph Drouse Jr.,79  of Avoca, PA passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Taylor, PA, on January 15, 1946, he was the son of the late Edward J. Drouse Sr., and Ruth (Adamitis) Drouse.

After graduating high school, Edward proudly served his country in...

Jun 7, 2025

Maureen Agnello Zeiders, 61, of Milton, passed away Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born in Pomona, CA on January 16, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Mildred Agnello.

Maureen loved nature and enjoyed camping and being outdoors. She also enjoyed watching Nascar.

She was very...

Jun 5, 2025

Doris M. Kushner, 95, passed away peacefully June 5, 2025 at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport. She was formerly a resident at Kingston PA.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre on June 6, 1929, daughter of the late Paul H. and Margaret Bergstrasser Kretchmer and was a graduate of the GAR class of 1947.

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Jun 3, 2025

Kirk Allen Rasnick, 52, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on June 3, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn New York on September 21, 1972, he was a son of Betty Rasnick and the late Abraham Torrez.

Kirk loved to be behind the wheel and turned his passion into a profession, working as a driver for many different companies....

May 19, 2025

Jeffrey Peter Oleniak, 60, of Plains, passed away on May 19, 2025.

Born on July 25, 1964, he was the son of the late Joseph Oleniak and Marie Gresham.

Jeffrey had a passion for cooking and was known for his incredible meals and his secret recipes that he wouldn’t share with anyone. If Jeffrey wasn’t...

May 11, 2025

Bennie "Mae" Dempsey of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania passed away on May 11, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 10, 2025

Derek Princeton Smith, 56, of Kingston, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Born in Atlantic City, NJ on September 15, 1968, he was a son of the late Prince Prescott and Catherine L. Garrett.

Derek worked as an Aerospace Engineer and also taught special education.

He is survived by...

May 9, 2025

Murray Wolfman of Santa Cruz, California passed away on May 9, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 7, 2025

Florence J. (Beckles) Solomon, 74, of Plymouth, formerly of New York, passed away on Wednesday, May 7th, at Allied Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Born on April 26th, 1951, in Trinidad and Tobago, she was the daughter of the late Prince and Dorothy (Mitchell) Beckles.

Florence enjoyed crocheting, cooking and spending time with her family.  She was...

May 6, 2025

Michelle Renee Olmeda, 61, of Forty Fort, passed away on May 6, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Center.

Born on December 26, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Henrique and Myra Olmeda.

Michelle received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg...

May 6, 2025

Edward P. Crawford, 78, of Hanover Township, passed away on May 6, 2025, at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 24, 1947, he was the son of the late John and Viola (Swartwood) Crawford.

After graduating high school, Edward enlisted in the Air Force where he proudly served his country from...

Apr 30, 2025

Nancy (Jane) Noonan

Jane (Rooney) Noonan was born in Fayette, Alabama in 1942 but resided in Mt. Top, PA until her death on April 30, 2025.

She was the daughter of Mildred (Garner) Rooney and the late William Rooney. Jane was a 1961 graduate of Elmer L. Meyers High School and Empire Beauty School, Wilkes-Barre....

Apr 27, 2025

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, The Lord welcomed into Heaven one of his true miracles, our sister Roseann Robbins. Roseann was 75 years of age at the time the Lord brought her home.

Born in Avoca on August 28, 1949, Roseann was the daughter of the late Jake and Nancy Fuller Robbins.

She was preceded...