Obituaries
Clara Mae Norton
Jan 6, 2026
Clara Mae “Cookie” Norton, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2025, at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Nanticoke.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 25, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Clara Norton. Cookie was raised by her beloved grandparents, Helen and Anthony Watson, and will be remembered with a tombstone at their gravesite.
Cookie was truly a...
Maureen Theresa Lynn
Jan 2, 2026
Maureen Theresa (Kenney) Lynn, 84, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home. Arrangments are pending.
Sandra Ledoux
Dec 28, 2025
Sandra Ledoux, 79, of Swoyersville, PA, passed away on December 28, 2025, at her home.Sandra was born in Wells Beach, ME to Walter Flanders and Mercy (Hilton) Gray. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Before retiring, she worked for CT Spring and Stamp Corporation, Plainville, CT. In addition to raising their children, her and her husband helped raise her 5...
Charles "Chuck" Trykosky
Dec 25, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Trykosky, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Lakewood Rehabiltation and Healthcare, Nanticoke.
Born on July 6, 1942, he was a son of the late Anne (Pavis) Trykosky.
Chuck served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and later went to work at Dancheck's Extinguishers and Service Inc., Edwardsville.
In addition to his mother, he was...
Margaret Bullock
Dec 18, 2025
Margaret Jane (Harris) Bullock, 100, passed away on December 18, 2025, at Allied Meade Street Skilled Nursing.
Born on October 7, 1925, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late David and Edith (Driebel) Harris
Margaret spent the majority of her life working as a caretaker. She was a member of Baptist Tabernacle Church in Hanover Township. In her free time,...
Yoginder Vohra
Dec 8, 2025
Mr. Yoginder P. Vohra, 90, of Shavertown, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. He had many hobbies that included reading, gardening, dancing, and walking. Mr. Yoginder loved to travel and be social. He was also an avid card and chess player. His family will remember him for his compassionate, patient, loving and selfless nature. Mr. Yoginder was always smiling.
Prayer and...
Ann Duncan
Dec 4, 2025
Ann Louise (Berger) Duncan, 79, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on December 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Kingston on June 2, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Berger Sr. and Emily (Bevan) Berger.
After graduating from high school, Ann went on to work as a housekeeper for Riverstreet Manor for 27 years. In...
Daniel J. Luce
Nov 26, 2025
Daniel J. Luce, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp.
Born in Washington D.C. on April 3, 1952, he was a son of the late Charles and Hildegard (Birk) Luce.
Daniel proudly served 4 years in the US Air Force and then an additional 4 in the US Army in which he retired...
John Lee
Nov 23, 2025
John C. Lee passed away on November 23, 2025. Private cremation services have been entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
Nancy L. Koprowski
Nov 13, 2025
Nancy L. (Thoma) Koprowski, 77, of Hanover Twp., passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Embassy of East Mountain, Plains Twp, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 13, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Sarah “Sally” (Kelly) Thoma.
Nancy graduated from EL Meyers High School in 1966. Before retiring, she worked...
Darlene Lewonka
Nov 6, 2025
Darlene A. Lewonka, 58, of Kingston, passed away on November 6, 2025.
Born on December 3, 1966, in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late George and Theresa (Stefaniak) Lewonka.
After graduating high school, Darlene worked majority of her life as a bookkeeper. In her free time, she loved to travel to the city to explore, shop in all...
Amira Isbeth Gonzalez
Nov 3, 2025
It is with heartfelt sympathy that the family of Audy Gozalez and Yaniris Pena-Gonzalez announce the passing of their baby girl, Amira Isbeth Gonzalez.
In addition to her parents, left to cherish Amira’s memory are maternal grandparents, Benedita and Casimiro; and paternal grandparents, Rebeka and Audanio; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, and other loved ones.
A viewing will be...
Brian Ichter
Oct 22, 2025
Brian A. Ichter, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, passed October 23, 20205, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.
Born on February 7, 1962, in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur and Marjorie (King) Ichter.
After graduating high school, Brian went on to be a car salesman for the majority of his life. In his free time, he loved to...
Rita Sudol
Oct 22, 2025
Rita M. Sudol, 81, of Edwardsville, passed away on October 22, 2025, at Third Ave Health and Rehab Center, Kingston.
Born in Nanticoke on September 19, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Anna (Venit) Sudol.
Rita was a member of St. Ignatius Church in Edwardsville. In her free time, she enjoyed spending times with friends and family.
In addition...
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...
