Obituaries

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...

Mar 5, 2024

John A. Miller, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on March 5th at his home. He was 44 years old.

Mr. Miller was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa on March 28, 1979. He attended Kistler Elementary and graduated from E.L. Meyers High School, class of 1997, as well as Harris Computer Institute.

John loved to drive and earned...

Mar 2, 2024

Stephen Krupsky of Hanover Twp, Pennsylvania passed away on Mar 2, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Feb 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Madeleine I. (Garrett) Brunson, 89, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on February 6, 1935, she was a daughter of the late William and Madeleine (Lyles) Garrett, Sr.

When her son, Lyle, was growing up,...

Feb 24, 2024

Cecilia (Miskiel) Sitar, 89, of Ashley, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Birchwood Nursing Home, Nanticoke.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on February 23, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Pauline (Domanski) Miskiel.

Cecilia was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her children. She enjoyed camping, going to the beach and the casino....

Feb 21, 2024

Edith A. Baker, 94, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Riverview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on November 6, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Nancy (Lloyd) Pugh.

Edith was a member of Wyoming Valley Presbyterian Church, formerly the First Welsh Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre,...

Feb 20, 2024

Richard E. Crane, 76, of Huntington Township, went to the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior on February 20, 2024, at Allied Hospice after a valiant battle with cancer.

Born on September 22, 1947 in Columbus, Kansas, he was the son of the late Francis and Nelsonia Crane.

Richard proudly served close to eight...

Feb 17, 2024

Earl W. Mason, II, 72, of Wilmington, DE, died Saturday at Coral Springs Rehab. He attended the Limestone Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, DE.

Born April 20, 1951, he loved to playing the drums and recording music CDs for his family and friends. He graduated from Thomas McKean High School in Wilmington, DE where he played in the...

Feb 15, 2024

Myrtis Livingston of Dunmore, Pennsylvania passed away on Feb 15, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Feb 12, 2024

Mary Ellen (Mitchell) Stankiewicz, 95, of Ashley, passed away  Monday, February 12, 2024 at her home.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on November 12, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Edward J. Mitchell and Nina Hoffman.

Mary Ellen was a homemaker and liked keeping her house clean.  She enjoyed dogs and birds and going for...

Feb 6, 2024

Jesus Jr. Rivera, 48, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 29, 1975, he was a son of the late Alfredo Rivera, Sr. and Carmen Corchado.

Jesus was extremely articulate and loved discussing politics and philosophy, often conveying his own...

Feb 3, 2024

Marsha E. Strohl, 75, of Plains Township, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024.

Born on March 21, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Peter Starcun and Theodora (Bielski) Semanski. Her heart was full of love for her family, dogs, gardening and an avid fan of soap operas.

Marsha was preceded by both...