Obituaries
John Alan Miller, Jr.
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...
Stephen N. Krupsky
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.
Madeleine Brunson
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,...
Cecilia (Miskiel) Sitar
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....
Edith A. (Pugh) Baker
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,...
Richard E. Crane
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...
Earl W Mason, Ii
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...
Myrtis (Pegues) Livingston
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.
Mary Ellen (Mitchell) Stankiewicz
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...
Jesus Jr. Rivera
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...
Marsha E. (Starcun) Strohl
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...
Rod L Taylor
Jan 31, 2024
Rod Lee Taylor, 58, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on January 31, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Reginald and Lena Virginia (Newton) Taylor, Sr.
Rod graduated from GAR High school. He dedicated over four decades of his life...
Monica D. (Hammond) Williams
Jan 26, 2024
Monica D. (Hammond) Williams, 79, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Allied Services Hospice Unit, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Hudson, Michigan on October 1, 1944, she is a daughter of the late Vincent E. and Anna (Durling) Hammond.
Monica was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School class of 1962, member of the...
Reverend Mary Elizabeth Laufer
Jan 25, 2024
Reverend Mary Elizabeth Laufer, 76, of Kingston, passed away on Thursday, January 25th, at Allied Hospice Meade Street Unit.
Born in Gainesville, FL, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. and Helen L. (Wenzel) Laufer.
Mary went on to become a registered nurse before becoming a Pastor. She first studied Nursing at the...
Joseph Lewis
Jan 20, 2024
Joseph Lewis, 97, formerly of New Hancock St, Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Allied Services Skilled Nursing, South Meade St, Wilkes-Barre, where he was a resident for the past 2 years.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 4, 1926, he was a son of the late Alfred and Mary (Ulichney) Lewis. Joseph was an Army...
Marion Patrick
Jan 18, 2024
Marion Dale Patrick, 98, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Riverstreet Manor. She was known affectionately as Aunt Marion, Auntie and Cousin Marion.
Born on January 3, 1926, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Louis Patrick and Lou Emma (Newton) Patrick. The Patrick family moved to Wilkes-Barre...
Darlene R. (Jenkins) Walker
Jan 16, 2024
Darlene R. Walker, 69, of Larksville, passed away on January 16, 2024, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
Born on June 12, 1954, she is the daughter of the late Robert Jenkins and Lorriane (Harrison) Jenkins.
Darlene was born in Queens, New York, and lived in Brooklyn, New York for many years before relocating to...
Phillip A. Aldridge
Jan 16, 2024
Phillip Aldridge of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania passed away on Jan 16, 2024 the Gardens of Wyoming Valley.
Private cremation services will be held at the convenience of the family. Services entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
Claire M. (Mcdade) Evans
Dec 27, 2023
Claire (Clara Mae) McDade Evans, 98, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Kingston Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 4, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Bernard J. and Frances Kittle McDade. Claire was a lifelong member of Albright United Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre. She enjoyed doing Circle-A- Word, reading novels by Erma...
Alexander Moody
Dec 22, 2023
Alexander Moody, 64, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on December 22, 2023. Private cremation services have been entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.
