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...

May 16, 2025

Frederick Norman Shaffer, of Buck Township, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home, under the care of Residential Hospice.

Born January 21, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Clarence and Arline Dutter Shaffer.

Fred attended Mount Pocono High School.

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May 16, 2025

Florence C. Williams, formerly of Seminary Road, Hanover Township, and Highland Manor, Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Born in Wilkes-Barre to the late John and Bertha Deptula Waltos, Florence was raised in the Mayflower section and graduated from Marymount...

May 9, 2025

Kathleen D. Yanchunas passed away swinging like a prizefighter in the early hours of Friday morning, May 9, 2025, after a one-two punch of complications following emergency surgery on Monday.

Born to Joseph and Helen Dorko of McCarragher Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pa, July 5 1943.

Kathy graduated from Marymount...

May 5, 2025

Lida Jean Gabriel, of Hanover Township, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice, Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. Born December 18, 1940, in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jessie Williams Hughes. Lida Jean was a 1958 graduate of Westmoreland Senior High School, Trucksville. She was most recently employed as a front office supervisor...

Apr 19, 2025

Joseph Edmund Brazinski, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away April 19, 2025, at Third Avenue Health Care, Kingston.

Born March 24, 1952, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Edmund and Josephine Starek Brazinski.

Joseph was 1970 graduate of Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre.

Prior...

Apr 13, 2025

Fred Holtzman, 86 of Trucksville, PA, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home under the care of Allied Services Hospice.

Born November 4, 1938, in Trucksville, he was the son of the late Jacob and Helen Czapla Holtzman.

Fred was a 1956 graduate of Westmoreland High School....

Apr 7, 2025

Rosemary D. Wisnewski, of Swoyersville, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas.

Born December 17, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary Raub Graboske.

Rosemary was a 1955 graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre.

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Apr 3, 2025

Irene Mikula, 87 of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the youngest child of the late Stanley and Stephanie (Jamiolkowski) Pyzia.

Preceding Irene in death besides her parents were brothers, Stanley and Leonard Pyzia; sisters, Theresa Ratchford and Dorothy Wincek; a daughter,...

Mar 26, 2025

Frances A. Holtzman, of Trucksville, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Born August 3, 1939, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Sweeney Ross.

Frances was born and raised in the Heights Section of Wilkes-Barre and attended...

Mar 19, 2025

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Cheryl Ann Rubino Howell (Bergey), 64, of Bear Creek Village, passed away at home on March 19, 2025. Her husband, William H. Howell, was by her side for more than 25 years and stayed there until the very end. Cheryl was born on June 21, 1960 in the Landsdale...

Feb 11, 2025

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It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Walter Paul Raven, of Pittston, on February 11, 2025, at the age of 72.

Walter was a prominent used car dealer, owner and operator of WR Motors in Plains, PA....

Dec 2, 2024

Mary Ann Elick of Wilkes-Barre Township passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born January 16, 1951, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Frances Orleski Czock.

Mary was a 1969 graduate of Wilkes-Barre Township High School.

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Aug 28, 2024

Barbara James of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Allied Services Meade Street Residence, Wilkes-Barre.

Born November 6, 1925, in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Stankus Norkus.

Barbara was a 1943 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was...