Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Jul 21, 2025

John J. Manalas, 70, of Taylor, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Oak Ridge Rehab and Healthcare Center, Taylor.

Born in Scranton on April 13, 1955, he was a son of the late Stanley and Irene (Komora) Manalas.

John was a 1973 graduate of Riverside High School. He worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was...

Jul 16, 2025

Julia Mary (Hadley) Harvey, 82, of Avoca, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Private cremation services have been entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Avoca.

Jul 16, 2025

Marietta Jane Paternoster-Garr, 77, of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Pringle on September 25, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Agnes (Sileski) Tomasura. Marietta had a lifelong love of learning and a special affection for plants, which eventually led her to...

Jul 15, 2025

Clementine H. Steinbacher Coledo, 89, of Edwardsville, passed away on July 15, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Meade Street.

Born in Williamsport on May 1, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Richard H. Steinbacher and Eleanor Smith Steinbacher.

Clementine received her high school diploma from St. Mary’s High School, Williamsport.  She worked...

Jul 14, 2025

In loving memory of Edward G. Chernouskas, 90 of Pittston, a devoted husband, cherished father, and adoring grandfather and great grandfather, whose life was a testament to unwavering love, integrity, and resilience. Edward passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 14, surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren whom he dedicated his life to.

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Jul 13, 2025

In Loving Memory

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing of a beloved soul, Mrs. Hattie Carter Holloway, on Sunday. Born July 28, 1929, in South Carolina and raised in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late George and Julia (Barnes) Holloway. Her kindness, wisdom, and generosity touched all...

Jul 12, 2025

Maynard Keatts, 78, of Shickshinny, passed away on July 12, 2025 at Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Harold and Rebecca (Medley) Murray.

After graduating from GAR high school, he went and enlisted in the Army where he proudly served his country. Prior to retiring, Maynard was employed by PP&L as...

Jul 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mable Lee Felder Jones

Mable Lee Felder Jones was born under a June sun in Mississippi—on the 16th, in 1939. The world was a harder place back then, especially for a young Black girl born to a fifteen-year-old mother, Ella Mae Conerly, and a father, Leo Felder, she would never get to know....

Jul 3, 2025

Katherine Jean (Staley) Beckhorn, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born on May 3, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Fredrick) Staley.

After graduating high school, Katherine went on to get her associate’s degree in applied nursing. She loved being outdoors, whether it was...

Jul 2, 2025

Luriana “Lou” Randazzo, 97, of West Wyoming, passed away on July 2, at his home.

Born in West Wyoming, on October 4, 1927, he was the son of the late Vincenzo J. and Nunziata (Arnone) Randazzo.

Lou attended West Wyoming Schools and worked in the mines for several years before joining the US Navy. After...

Jun 26, 2025

Barbara Beadenkopf, 75,  Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania passed away on June 26, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, MD on June 8, 1950, she was a daughter of the late John William and Mary Elizabeth (Wharry) Beadenkopf, Sr.

She is survived by a her caregiver and sister, Rose Caruso, who she resided with. A  daughter, Elizabeth, several grandchildren,  sister,...

Jun 24, 2025

Jeanette Pignataro Algiere, 94, of Darien, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025, in Mountain Top, PA. She was born on November 26, 1930, in Port Chester, NY to the late Antonio and Bambina Pignataro, originally of Cosenza, Italy.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Michael John Algiere;...

Jun 20, 2025

John Weaver Jr., 76, of Mountain Top, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born on July 24, 1948, he was the son of the late John Weaver Sr., and Elizabeth (Androckitis) Weaver. John worked the majority of his life at PSC. He was a train enthusiast and stamp collector. In his free time, he loved...

Jun 19, 2025

Adolphus Kerr, age 65, passed away on Thursday June 19, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Center.

Born on Friday October 23, 1959, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, he was the son of Selvyn Kerr and the late Ida (Henry) Kerr.

In his free time, Adolphus enjoyed playing dominos, going on road trips, socializing and reading, but...

Jun 17, 2025

Edward Joseph Drouse Jr.,79  of Avoca, PA passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Taylor, PA, on January 15, 1946, he was the son of the late Edward J. Drouse Sr., and Ruth (Adamitis) Drouse.

After graduating high school, Edward proudly served his country in...

Jun 7, 2025

Maureen Agnello Zeiders, 61, of Milton, passed away Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born in Pomona, CA on January 16, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Mildred Agnello.

Maureen loved nature and enjoyed camping and being outdoors. She also enjoyed watching Nascar.

She was very...