Obituaries

Jun 7, 2024

David Nelson Blaine, 65, of Wilkes-Barre passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 7, 2024 from complications due to cancer.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, on July 14, 1958,  he was the son of the Charlotte (Dzanko) Blaine, of Wilkes-Barre and the late Gerald Blaine.

David attended Meyers High School and Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School for Masonry.  He...

May 31, 2024

Alan F. Leach, 83, of Pennellville, NY, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at PAM Health Specialty Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Arrangments were private for his family.

May 27, 2024

Henryk G. Kaleniecki,72 of Rosedale, NY, passed away unexpectedly on May 27th 2024.  Born on August 17, 1951, in Sanok,Poland, he was the son of Roman and Janina (Wrotniak) Kaleniecki. Henryk was a talented Tool&Die Maker/Machinist and a proud member of TWU local 100, he worked for the New York City Transit Authority.

He leaves behind his...

May 12, 2024

Robert P. Gribble, 75, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Sunday, May 12, at his home.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Mason and Natalie (Gates) Gribble.

Prior to retiring, Robert worked for Metro Wire, Wilkes-Barre. He proudly served hsi country during the Vietnam War.

In addition to his parents,...

May 11, 2024

William George Watkins, age 85, of the Goose Island section of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on May 11, 2024, at the Hampton House, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 22, 1939, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and spent his entire life in Goose Island. In his younger days, he was affectionately known...

May 5, 2024

John Joseph Coledo, 90, of Edwardsville, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre, surrounded by his family.

Born in Williamsport on April 23, 1934, he was the son of the late John James and Mary (Zuchowski) Coledo.

John proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He...

Apr 28, 2024

Deborah S. (Wiseman) Crossin, 74, of Pittston Township, passed away on Sunday, April 28th, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Harrisburg, on December 12, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Warren P. and Altheda (Peters) Wiseman.

Deborah enjoyed spending time with her family, loved to read and spent her free time doing cross...

Apr 22, 2024

Mary C. (Chajko) Randazzo, 92, of West Wyoming, passed away April 22, 2024, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surround by her family.

Born in Swoyersville on April 9, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Yednak) Chajko.

Mary worked in the garment industry and retired from Small Town Factory. She was a...

Apr 17, 2024

Judith "Judy" A. Trebunak, 68, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 10, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Marie (Baloga) Shrader.

Judy graduated from Coughlin High School in 1972 and went on to work at the Meadows Nursing Home,...

Apr 15, 2024

Molly Blaum Pearson, recently overcome by illness, was the oldest child of the late Edward “Bud” Blaum and Margaret “Peggy” (Hughes) Blaum.  She was the big sister to three siblings: the late Ned Blaum (Joan); Nancy Petlock (Matt); and Amy Martin (Matthew).

Molly lived and worked her entire life within South Wilkes-Barre. She attended elementary school at...

Apr 13, 2024

Janice D. (Thomas) Burdett, 68, of Moosic, passed away on Saturday evening, April 13th, at Geisinger CMC Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Amelia (Griffiths) Thomas.

Janice was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Scranton.  She loved spending time with her family...

Apr 7, 2024

Richard Arthur Davies passed away on Sunday, April 7th, 2024 at home in Hanover Twp. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on November 18, 1954, he was the son of the late William and Ann (Edwards) Davies of Wilkes-Barre. Rick graduated from GAR high school in 1972. He worked for Kmart 27 years starting as a garden center associate and advancing...

Apr 7, 2024

Robert J. Bachman, 87, of Hanover Township (formerly of Sweet Valley), passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.

Born in Luzerne on May 6th, 1936, he was a son of the late Walter and Theresa (Sevenski) Bachman.   He was a graduate of King's College and served as a First Lieutenant...

Apr 3, 2024

David A. Devine of Wilkes-Barre, PA was born on May 9, 1966 in Manhasset, Long Island, New York and passed away on April 3, 2024 in Wilkes-Barre at 57 years of age.

Dave is survived by his son, David (Tiffany) Devine and David's mother, Dave's former wife, Susan Wood, who remained a lifelong friend.  Also surviving are...

Mar 26, 2024

Mary Ann (Perrette) Schilling, 82, of Pittston, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp.

Born in Newark, NJ on September 27, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Althea (Eagen) Perrette.

Mary Ann devoted herself to raising her family. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and loved spending...

Mar 21, 2024

Edward A. Stelmack, 77, of Hanover Twp., passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 1, 1946, he was a son of the late Edward and Helen (Urban) Stelmack.  He was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilkes-Barre and AHEPA Local Chapter.

Edward was self employed...

Mar 15, 2024

Helen S. Rohon, 104, of Mountain Top, PA, passed away on March 15, 2024, at Allied Services Hospice in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Born in Edwardsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Bertha Souchick.

A graduate of Edwardsville High School and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing, she was a registered nurse.

Mar 14, 2024

Victoria B. Zinga, 101, of Wilkes-Barre and formerly of Sugar Notch, passed away on March 14, 2024, at The Gardens of Wyoming Valley.

Born in Sugar Notch on April 27, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary (Sokolowski) Rakowski.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception...

Mar 13, 2024

Thomas A. Craig 78, of Port Orange, Fl and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Halifax Medical Center Daytona Beach, following a brief illness. Born in Kingston January 2, 1946, he was the son of the late Howard and Margaret Miller Craig.

Thomas was a 1964 graduate of Kingston High School.

Mar 9, 2024

Doris (Turon) Clifford, 97, of Scranton, formerly of Avoca, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton.

Born in West Pittston on November 7, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Jeanette (Egan) Turon.

Doris worked in the garment industry and was a member of Queen of the...