Obituaries
Naylea Alexandria Cardona-Ibarguen
Oct 8, 2025
It’s with heartfelt sympathy that the family of Ashley Ibarguen-Gomez and Anthony Jeremy Cardona announce the passing of their beautiful baby girl, Naylea Alexandria Cardona-Ibarguen. She was brought into this world on October 8, 2025. Although her time was short, the love and joy she brought will be everlasting.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents,...
Roberta Tsempales
Oct 5, 2025
Roberta Tsempales, 89, of Great Falls, VA, passed away peacefully on October 5th at The Residence at Colvin Run, Great Falls, VA.
Born in Wyoming, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Inez (Howell) Hartman.
She worked for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon in Washington DC.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Anna Franskus
Oct 4, 2025
Anna Franskus, 94, of Kingston, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Third Avenue Health & Rehabilitation Center, Kingston. Arrangements were private for her family.
Selby "Lebby" K. Judge
Oct 2, 2025
Selby ‘Lebby’ K. Judge, 89, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa, transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his home.
Born in James Island, SC, on December 8, 1935, he was the son of the late Amanda Judge Roper He was the oldest of three children.
Lebby spent his early years on the family farm, where he honed his athletic agility, quickness,...
Susan L. Stromak
Oct 1, 2025
Susan L. Stromak, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2025 at Riverstreet Manor. Arrangements are private for her family.
Kimberly Lubeck
Sep 30, 2025
Kimberly “Kim” (Kologe) Lubeck, 56, of Avoca, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Born in Scranton on May 13, 1969, she was the daughter of Nancy (Spigarelli) Kologe and the late Joseph Kologe.
Kim earned a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and built a dedicated career with...
Steven Cintron
Sep 21, 2025
Steven Anthony Cintron, 60, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on September 21, 2025.
Born in Manhattan, New York, on August 22, 1965, he was the son of the late Steve Cintron and Minerva Torres-Cintron.
Steven worked the majority of his life as an entrepreneur and owned his own business, La Familia Inc. He was a member of the 1st Congregational Church in West...
Thomas R. Lewis
Sep 19, 2025
Thomas “Tom” R. Lewis, 82, of Hanover Twp., passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at Allied Services Hospice, Meade St.
Born in Nanticoke on Nov. 7th, 1942, he was a son of the late Reuben T. Lewis and Bridget (Connell) Jarrett.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Lewis.
Tom is survived by his loving wife,...
Randolph P. Rawlins
Sep 17, 2025
Randolph P Rawlins, 69, passed away Wed September 17, 2025, at Allied Services Meade Street Residence in Wilkes barre.
Born in Wilkes Barre on Nov 10, 1955, he was a son of the late Randolph Rawlins Sr and Marian (Foster) Rawlins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by huge influences in his life, his grandfather Parran (Pop) Foster,...
Nakiva Howard
Sep 10, 2025
Nakiva Michelle Howard, 46, was called home to the Lord on September 10, 2025.
Born in Paterson, NJ, on September 19, 1978, she was the daughter of William Wilson Jr. and the late Barbara Howard.
After receiving her high school diploma, she went on to work the majority of her life as a CNA. Nakiva attended House of Judah Ministries Church. In...
Paul Louis Chandler, Jr.
Sep 1, 2025
Paul Louis Chandler, Jr., 59, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. Private cremation services have been entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
Donald William Garey
Sep 1, 2025
Donald William Garey, 48, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away suddenly on September 1, 2025, at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 10, 1977, he was the son of the late Michelle Marie Garey and Jerome McCloe.
Donald was a man of God and a devout member of New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church in Wilkes-Barre. He was a social man; many knew...
Joseph Zigmund Tafil
Aug 30, 2025
Joseph Zigmund Tafil, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at his home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 25, 1951, he was a son of the late Zigmund and Lottie (Zionce) Tafil. He is survived by his sister, Jean Marie Mersincavage and husband, Paul. Arragements are private for his family.
Tiffany Jones
Aug 29, 2025
Tiffany L. Jones, 36, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away August 29, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg. Born in New York on September 15, 1988, she was a daughter of Jackqline (Jones) Barnhill and the late William Cager. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her children, Dennis Rice, Denise Rice and LaShawn Rice and sisters, Ebonee, Devenee, and Destiny. Family...
Shawn Nangle
Aug 23, 2025
Shawn Paul Nangle, 47, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on August 22, 2025, at his home.
Born in Massillon, Ohio, on November 11, 1977, he was the son of the late Paula Elizabeth Nangle.
After graduating high school, Shawn went on to work for the Logistics Division of Sears for 20 years.
In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his...
Laurie Parker
Aug 17, 2025
Laurie A. (Michael) Parker, 57, of Scranton, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Geisinger Danville.
Born in Scranton on December 28, 1967, she was a daughter of William H. Dixon and Kathryn (Michael) Simmons.
Laurie was an advocate for stray cats, making it her mission to provide veterinary care and find loving homes, and adopting a few of them herself.
In addition...
William Hopkins
Aug 11, 2025
William “Billy” C. Hopkins, our loving father, brother, uncle & great uncle, 66, of Trucksville has passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at Allied Services Hospice Center.
Born on November 6th, 1958 in Kingston, PA he was a son of the late William T. Hopkins and Lois J. (Sullivan) Hopkins. He graduated from West...
Ayana Velardo
Aug 9, 2025
Ayana Shanell Velardo, 30, of Wilkes-Barre, tragically passed away on August 9, 2025.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 27, 1995, she was the daughter of Andy Barrow and Yanira Velardo.
Ayana worked as a dietary aide in a local nursing home. In her free time, she loved listening to music and spending quality time with loved friends and family at...
Derek A. Vandegrift
Aug 6, 2025
Derek A. Vandegrift, 44, of Nesquehoning, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Born in Allentown on December 23, 1980, he was a son of the late Arlene Vandegrift-Klotz.
Derek enjoyed traveling all over the world, cooking for friends and family, playing games, and collecting LEGO. He also loved being around animals, from squirrels to dogs to elephants. There was never an animal...
Astrid Dova Barron
Jul 25, 2025
It’s with heartfelt sympathy that the family of Storm Horro and Jeremy Barron, announce the passing of their baby girl, Astrid Dova Barron.
She was preceded in death by her paternal great grandfather, David J. Cambell.
Surviving to cherish her memory are parents, Jeremy Barron and Storm Horro; brothers, Castiel Horro and Ezio Horro; sister, Rayne Horro; grandparents, Renee Tyler, Robert Tyler,...
