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...
Veronica Theresa Hannis
Dec 19, 2025
Veronica Theresa (Dalton) Hannis, “Vera”, 88, of Wilkes-Barre, began her eternal life Friday, December 19, 2025, at Allied Services’ Respite Unit in Wilkes-Barre.
Born October 18,1937 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Veronica (Kane) Dalton.
Vera worked as a supervisor in housekeeping and laundry at the Best Western Genetti Hotel and Convention Center in Wilkes-Barre for over...
William A. Shaffer
Dec 10, 2025
William “Bill” Arthur Shaffer, of Buck Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on March 10, 1939, in Shades Creek, he was the son of the late Clarence and Arline (Dutter) Shaffer. William attended Tobyhanna High School and went on to build a successful career in the real estate and construction business.
Bill...
Nicola J. Konetski
Dec 8, 2025
Nicola J. Konetski, fondly known as Nicky, was born on March 20, 1960, in Liverpool, England. She passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Nicky had a fulfilling career in nursing, serving not only as a nurse but later as...
Helen M. Jones
Dec 2, 2025
Helen M. Jones of Avoca, previously of Wilkes-Barre, went home with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.
Born May 25, 1946, in Nanticoke, she was a daughter of the late Edward Meck Sr. and Caroline Smith Meck.
She attended Nanticoke School District until leaving to care for her Nephew.
Helen was employed by Custom Services before an...
