Joseph A. Yenchik
Mar 6, 2026
Joseph A. Yenchik of Bear Creek Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Born July 20, 1945, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late John and Anna Heck Yenchik.
Joseph attended the former Marymount School in Wilkes-Barre and was a 1963 graduate of Hanover Township High School. He continued his education at...
Antwan Wooding
Feb 25, 2026
Antwan Wooding, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
Born February 18, 1988, in Chester, PA, he was the son of Howard Wooding and Djuwana Twyman.
Antwan attended Elmer L. Meyers High School, Wilks-Barre, and was employed at the Fed Ex Warehouse, Pittston.
He was a member of...
Dorothy A. Marley
Feb 19, 2026
Dorothy A. Marley, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on February 19, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on January 6, 1930, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Aneila Huba Draus.
Dorothy significant contributions to her community through her employment in the garment industry in the Wilkes-Barre area....
Carolyn J. Jendrzejewski
Feb 17, 2026
Carolyn J. Jendrzejewski, a cherished sister and beloved aunt, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at the age of 87, in the very town where she was born on February 28, 1938. Her journey through life was defined by unwavering dedication to family, service, and an unmistakable warmth that embraced all who were fortunate enough to know her.
A proud...
Dorothy P. Murphy
Feb 11, 2026
Dorothy P. Murphy, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at St. Therese Residence, Wilkes-Barre.
Born November 24, 1928, in Alden, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Stella Kott Kuniega.
Private services and interment in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Glen Lyon, were held.
Natalie A. Aleo
Feb 6, 2026
Natalie Aleo, 95, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Highland Manor Nursing Home, Exeter, PA.
Born September 21, 1930, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Giacomo and Nancy Olivieri Aleo.
Natalie worked for many years of her life, mostly at R.C.A. Electronics, Mountain Top, and later at General Electric, Harris Corporation, and American Tobacco.
She...
Randy S. Kreitzer
Feb 4, 2026
Randy S. Kreitzer, of Hanover Township, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Lakewood Nursing, Nanticoke.
Born July 4, 1958, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Stanley Derelo and Dolores White Kreitzer.
Randy was a resident at Lakewood Nursing for several months and was loving referred to a "Hugh Heffner" by staff and visitors.
He was preceded in death by...
Mary Ann Steblinski
Jan 30, 2026
Mary Ann Steblinski of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.
Born June 11, 1943, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Pokorny Janick.
Mary attended Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre.
She was employed as a housekeeper at Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre, for 18 years, retiring in 2005.
A devoted catholic, she was a...
Kathleen Susan Waltos
Jan 27, 2026
Kathleen S. Waltos 84, of The Villages, Florida passed away on January 27, 2026 at The U of F Hospital in Spanish Plains.
Kathy was born in the Park Slope section of Manhattan to Daniel Treacy and Mary Mokris. When her parents passed away Kathy moved with her sister to live with their grandmother in Swoyersville, Pa.
She was employed as a...
Michael A. Dawson
Jan 27, 2026
Michael A. Dawson, of Pittston, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2026, at Allied Services Hospice, Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre.
Born November 21, 1953, in Alexandria, VA, he was the son of the late Harvey and Katherine Pierce Dawson.
Michael worked for many years at Merritt Trucking and also at CALEX Trucking, Pittston.
He enjoyed spending his time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren who...
Thomas R. Wheeler
Jan 24, 2026
Thomas R. Wheeler, 78, of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Born December 2, 1948, in Falls, PA, he was the son of the late Walter and Margaret Gryskavicz Wheeler.
A proud Vietnam War Veteran, Thomas served in the U.S. Army as a Sargent from September 1967 to May 1970. He was active in the American Legion Post #815,...
Petronella Przewoznik
Jan 23, 2026
Petronella Przewoznik, of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at her home with her daughter, Diane Gigantelli, and her companion Joseph Leonard by her side.
Private funeral services will be held at the Convenience of the family.
Diane J. Godlewski
Jan 22, 2026
Diane J. Godlewski, of Sweet Valley, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, PA, following a brief illness. Born on June 15, 1966, in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Angela Zaniewski Trentowski.
Diane dedicated over 20 years of her career to Abe's Hot Dogs in Kingston,...
Dena Marie Davis
Jan 18, 2026
Dena Marie Davis, 51, of Blakeslee, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, Stroudsburg.
She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lorraine Hibbert Searfoss.
Private funeral services were held by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.
Mary (Dalton) Drevenak
Jan 10, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved family matriarch, Mary (Dalton) Drevenak, age 93, of Wilkes-Barre. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mary was a sweet and loving soul whose greatest joy in life was her family.A devoted mother, Mary gave her children unwavering love, guidance, and strength. Her...
Paul T. Taylor
Jan 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul T. Taylor, who went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2026, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born on November 3, 1950, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Paul lived a life devoted to family, faith, and community.
Paul was a graduate of Coughlin High School in Wilkes-Barre, where he graduated in...
Ralph C. Pavone Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph Charles Pavone Jr.
Ralph was born on June 6, 1959, at Nanticoke Hospital to the late Sally Pugh and the late Ralph Pavone Sr.
He graduated from Hanover Area High School in 1977 and went on to build a strong work ethic throughout his life. Ralph worked at Carter Footwear...
Raymond A. Wasilewski Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Raymond A. Wasilewski Jr., born on January 19, 1948, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 4, 2026. He lived a life filled with honor and dedication, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew him.
Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond A. and Helen Baloga Wasilewski Sr., who undoubtedly instilled in him the values...
Francisco I. Ciprian Sr.
Dec 24, 2025
Francisco I. Ciprian Sr., a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at his home in Wilkes-Barre, PA, at the age of 80. Born on December 14, 1944, in the Dominican Republic, Francisco dedicated a significant part of his life to serving his country, having spent 20 years in the Dominican Republic Air Force before...
Ronald C. Mikielski
Dec 23, 2025
Ronald C. Mikielski, of Hanover Township, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Edenbrook at Hampton Nursing, Hanover Township.
Born March 10, 1948, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Chester and Dorothy Kovalick Mikielski.
Ron was a 1966 graduate of Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre.
After serving in the United States Navy for 2 years, he was employed at Techneglas, Pittston...
