Obituaries

Sep 14, 2023

Mary Alexiou, 96, of Mountain Top, passed away peacefully on, Thursday, September 14, at the Highland Park Senior Living Center.

She was born on September 22, 1926, in the heart of New York City, to her parents, John and Efstratia (Mbakalatzis) Alexiou.  Mary was member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilkes-Barre.

Mary received her...

Sep 12, 2023

Herbert “Herb” T. Walker Jr, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on September 12, 2023, at Allied Hospice in Wilkes-Barre.

Herb was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, to the late Herbert Sr. and Jewel (Kannon) Walker.

Surviving is a fiancé of 7 years, Jacqueline, a daughter, Unique Walker, son Donald Gray, sister, Brenda Walker, brother, Christopher Halloway...

Sep 8, 2023

Barbara (Carpenter) Gianuzzi, 86, of Shavertown, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Meadows Personal Care, Dallas. Arrangements are private for her family.

Sep 3, 2023

Marion Pringle

March 1,1934 - September 1,2023

Our beautiful mother Marion left this earth peacefully on September 1,2023 after an extended illness. She was the heart and soul of our family and her absence will be felt by all of us everyday and forever.

Marion worked and retired from IBM Endicott, and then...

Sep 2, 2023

Dorothy M. Hick - Malast, 83, of Avoca, formerly of Mountain Top, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023 at Smith Health Care Nursing Home.

Born in Wilkes Barre on February 24, 1940, she was the daughter of the late George and Annette Verespy.  Dorothy was a 1958 graduate of Coughlin High School and worked for many...

Aug 22, 2023

George Tsempales, 89, of Arlington, Virginia died peacefully and prayerfully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 while receiving Hospice Care at the Gardens of Wyoming Valley in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

George was born in Wilkes-Barre on February 2, 1934 and was the son of the late Gus Konstantinou Tsempales and Mary Valent  Tsempales, brother of the late John Tsempales,...

Aug 21, 2023

Dale I. (Smerdon) Francis, 76, of Moosic passed away Monday August 21, 2023 at Geisinger CMC, Scranton.

Born in Taylor on November 15, 1946 she was a daughter of the late Edward and Prudence (Eaton) Smerdon.

Dale was a member of Bethel United Methodist church, Avoca. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, sightseeing, playing bingo, shopping etc....

Aug 21, 2023

Ms. Patricia (Pati) Glynn, 70, of Fellows Avenue, Hanover Township, PA passed away peacefully at home after a three year battle with idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Pati was courageous, forever optimistic yet private throughout her illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Pati was born in North Hampstead, N.Y., on June 17, 1953, a daughter of the...

Aug 17, 2023

Gladeane Brown of Scranton, Pennsylvania passed away on Aug 17, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 1, 2023

Ronald Lewis Felton, a prominent figure in the Wilkes-Barre community, passed away on August 1, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital in Plains Township at the age of 70. He was born on January 10, 1953, in Ahoskie, NC, to the late Sainty and Rubie (Vann) Felton.

After pursuing his education, Ron felt a strong sense of...

Jul 31, 2023

Dr. Richard Job Aston, 86, of Wilkes-Barre PA passed away on July 31, 2023.

Richard was the son of the late Job Aston and May Healy Aston.

Richard attended E.L. Meyers High School.  He served Honorably in the U.S. Navy.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Wilkes College, his Master’s Degree from Penn State University...

Jul 30, 2023

Johnny King, 67, passed away on July 30, 2023, at Maple Ridge Rehab & Health Care Center in Kingston.

He was born on May 23, 1956, in Jacksonville, Florida, he was a son of the late Mudgar and Anna Mae (Colzie) King.

He was deeply committed to his faith and attended services at the Apostolic...

Jul 25, 2023

Sandra L. (Gabriele) Franks, 74, of Bloomsburg, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at her home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 18, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Thelma (Blecher) Gabriele. Sandra graduated from E. L. Meyers High School in 1967 and was a Strutter on the drill team. Sandra lived her life as a...

Jul 25, 2023

James Leary of Larksville, Pennsylvania passed away on Jul 25, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 21, 2023

Kay (O’Dea) Gaido, 87, of Bridgewater NJ, passed away on July 21, 2023 at St. Peters University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 18, 1936, she was a daughter of the late William and Ann (Conahan) O’Dea.

Kay was a member of Our Lady of the Lake/St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Pocono Pines,...

Jul 20, 2023

Mary Ellen (Pugh) Kitzmiller, 69, passed away July 20, 2023, Wilkes-Barre at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born on August 20, 1953 in Wilkes-Barre PA, she was a daughter of Charles and Amelia (McElwee) Pugh.

Mary was an absolute animal lover. She loved nothing more than feeding the birds and squirrels. She also loved disco...

Jul 5, 2023

Bryandt A. Shelly, 47, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, Wilkes-Barre at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born on July 2, 1976, in State College, Bryandt was the beloved son of Ernestine "Tina" (Flakes) Jones of Wilkes-Barre and the late Lamont Shelly.

From an early age, Bryandt was raised in the Apostolic faith. He attended...

Jun 22, 2023

Thomas Bradley White, 64, of Kingston, passed away on June 22nd at home.

Born on September 8, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert L. White, Sr. and Joan (Novakoski) White.

Thomas was a carpenter for LTCI Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his son, Tyler White.

He is...

Jun 21, 2023

George Nicholas Benetos, 75, of Plains Township, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.

He was born on November 8, 1947, in Astoria, New York, to the late Nicholas and Angela (Stragalas) Benetos.

George dedicated his life to his passion as a Harness Horse Driver Trainer. He found immense joy...

Jun 20, 2023

John A. Sysak, 87, of Plains, PA, passed away on June 20, 2023, at Tiffany Court,  Kingston. He was born on November 3, 1935, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to the late Alexander Sysak and Mary (Hubiak) Sysak-Kaputsky.

John obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Kings College. He was a faithful member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral, where...