Oct 15, 2025

Bryannah Mae Reynolds, a radiant soul whose spirit illuminated the lives of all fortunate enough to know her, departed this world on October 15, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Born on November 30, 2008, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Bryannah exhibited a remarkable zest for life that belied the health challenges she faced. She lived an amazing...

Oct 12, 2025

Joseph Paul Pekol, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born May 29, 1930, in Wilkes-Barre Township, he was the son of the late Joseph Nicholas and Anne Kuren Pekol.

Joseph was a 1948 graduate of Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre, and a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1950 to 1954.

Joe was employed...

Oct 8, 2025

     It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel Mazur (Mazurkairtch), 72, of Wilkes-Barre, announces his passing on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. 

     He was a resident of Wilkes-Barre Township for 49 years and graduated from Wilkes-Barre Township High School in 1971.

     Dan worked for The Williams Company (formerly...

Oct 7, 2025

     Linda M. Abel, of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Allied Services Meade Street Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.

     Born April 23, 1953, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late William and Jean Gallagher Abel.

     Linda was a 1971 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre.

     She was employed for many years...

Oct 3, 2025

John A. Rinko, of King George, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at the age of 89. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late John and Anna Danello Rinko.

John was a graduate of Coughlin High School. He then enlisted in the Navy, and served on the USS Harold J. Ellison. He graduated from Wilkes College in...

Sep 18, 2025

Joseph J. Jendrzejewski of Nanticoke, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September18, 2025.

Born February 13, 1944, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Ernest T. and Clara Sikora Jendrzejewski.

Joe was a 1961 graduate of Marymount High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving...

Sep 18, 2025

Marilyn Hopkins, Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia on April 20, 1941, she was the beloved daughter of the late John J. Hopkins, Sr. and Helen Good Hopkins.

Marilyn was raised in Edwardsville, PA.

Although an early childhood accident created lifelong illness and struggles, she graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1961.

She lived for a time in...

Sep 12, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, Jean slipped away Friday September 12th at home in Mountain Lakes, NJ surrounded by loved ones.



Jean is preceded in death by her parents Thomas & Regina Motovidlak, brother Raymond Motovidlak (Joan), sisters Evelyn Kornova (Francis) & Donna Sharpe.



Jean is survived by her husband Leonard Kostak, Sister Gail Missal (Donald), Brothers Thomas &...

Sep 9, 2025

Ernest T. Jendrzejewski, known affectionately as Ernie, passed away on September 9, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 22, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he dedicated his life to serving his community as the third-generation operator of the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home in Wilkes-Barre, a testament to his family's enduring commitment to compassionate care.

Ernie graduated...

Sep 1, 2025

Margaret M. Grencavage, of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at Lakewood Nursing, Nanticoke.

Born June 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Catherine McNamara Conway.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph on January 11, 2016

Surviving is her sons, Mark, Joseph, Wayne, Barry, and Brian; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces...

Aug 26, 2025

Bernard F. Kubinetz, aka, “Buster”, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at his home in Luzerne.

Born March 27, 1965, in Luzerne, he was the son of the late Bernard B. Kubinetz and Patricia A. Murray Kubinetz.

He attended school at St. John’s, Luzerne, and Wyoming Valley West High School.

Buster formerly worked for Bridon American Corporation for many years. Before...

Aug 13, 2025

Joseph Dougalas, 75, of Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away on August 13, 2025, at his home.

Joseph lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for family and country.

Born August 21, 1949, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Daniel and Irene Norakus Dougalas.

He was a 1967 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre.

Joe proudly served in the United...

Aug 2, 2025

Joseph Alan Wasnalas of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 2, 2025.

Born April 8, 1986, he was the son of Diane Gulczynski Wasnalas and the late Stanley Alan Wasnalas.

Joe graduated from G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre, and attended Luzerne County Community College.

Jul 30, 2025

David Joseph Potorski I was born July 29, 1960, in Millstone (Somerset County) New Jersey, to Joseph Francis Potorski and Eleanor Leszczynski (Letinski) Potorski, and was raised as Catholic.

On July 30, 2025, David joined his parents and one of his sons in Heaven.

David graduated from Steinert High...

Jul 27, 2025

Arthur Searfoss, of Buck Township, PA, passed away at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, shortly after greeting his newest great grandchild on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Born October 13, 1930, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mamie Glasson Searfoss. Arthur was a 1948 graduate of Laurel Run High School and was an Army Veteran of...

Jul 16, 2025

Sunrise July 18, 1990 – Sunset July 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amanda Lynn Longfoot, who left this world unexpectedly at home on July 16, 2025, just two days before her 35th birthday.

Born on July 18, 1990, Amanda was a...

Jul 10, 2025

Stanley B. Szafran of Nanticoke, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his home.

Born May 10, 1970, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Romaine Malishchak Szafran of Nanticoke, PA.

Stanley was a 1988 graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed as a yard...

Jul 9, 2025

Carolanne Jones of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Allied Services-Meade Street Nursing, Wilkes-Barre.

Born June 10, 1941, in Larksville, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Shebli Wallace.

Carolanne was a 1959 graduate of Larksville High School.

She worked...

Jun 3, 2025

Michael J. Castrignano, 90, of Berlin, MD, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at home under the care of Coastal Hospice at the Lake.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Dominick Castrignano and Marie (Lauzano) Castrignano.

He graduated from St....

Jun 3, 2025

Ronald Royek of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born November 24, 1938, Ron "The Barber" was the son of the late John and Mary Bartlomowicz Royek.

He was the devoted husband of Patricia Conwell...