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Elizabeth Ann (Deitrick) Llewellyn
Dec 30, 2023
Elizabeth Ann (Deitrick) Llewellyn
Elizabeth Ann (Deitrick) Llewellyn, 79, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023 at her home. Born September 24, 1944, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Charlotte Deitrick.
She was a beautiful, kind-hearted, loving, and caring person, who put everyone's needs before her own. She is survived...
Margaret L. Galle Gravitt
Dec 26, 2023
Margaret L. Galle Gravitt
Margaret L. Galle Gravitt passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. Born August 4, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Fox Galle.
She was a lifelong resident of the Poconos but grew up in Wilkes-Barre. Margaret had a passion for teaching, starting her career...
Gregory H. Pieck
Dec 22, 2023
Gregory H. Pieck
Gregory H. Pieck, 72, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 at Wesley Village Rehabilitation Center, Plains. He was born February 27, 1951, son of the late Harry and Sophie Welebob Pieck.
Greg graduated from Wilkes-Barre Township High School, class of 1969. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1971 and...
Stanley P. Karpinski Jr.
Dec 6, 2023
Stanley P. Karpinski Jr.
Stanley P. Karpinski Jr., of Shavertown, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born August 9, 1947, in St. Augustine, FL, he was the son of the late Stanley and Eleanore Migatulski Karpinski.
Stanley was a 1965 graduate of Wilkes-Barre Township High School and received his Bachelor...
Margaret M. Walsh
Dec 6, 2023
Margaret M. Walsh
Margaret M. Walsh, of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born June 6, 1945, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Blanche Farrell Tesar.
Margaret attended G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her best...
Thomas F. Dorko
Dec 5, 2023
Thomas F. Dorko
Thomas F. Dorko, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his home. He had just celebrated his 87th birthday with relatives. Born December 1, 1936, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Dombroski Dorko.
Thomas attended Marymount grade School and...
Stanley B. Rysz
Nov 9, 2023
Stanley B. Rysz
Stanley B. Rysz, of Bear Creek Township, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Born July 6, 1943, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Stanley and Bertha Porzuczek Rysz.
Stanley was a 1961 graduate of Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre. He was employed as...
Florence F. Papsun
Nov 7, 2023
Florence F. Papsun
Florence F. Papsun, of Mountain Top, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Smith Health Care Ltd. Born March 20, 1923, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Porys Motovidlak.
Florence loved fishing with her family. She taught her grandchildren how to make pierogies and sauerkraut. She...
James A. Williams
Nov 5, 2023
James A. Williams
James A. Williams, "JW", 68, of Wilkes-Barre passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Riverview Nursing, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy Williams, and was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen Williams.
James is survived by his children, Jeremy Goodenow, Jamie McRae, and...
Molly Fogle (Gurick)
Oct 28, 2023
Molly Fogle (Gurick)
Molly Fogle (Gurick) 57, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born February 9, 1966, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Joan Scorey of Wilkes-Barre and the late Stephen J. Gurick Jr.
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Robert C. Stefansky
Oct 27, 2023
Robert C. Stefansky
Robert C. Stefansky, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away October 27, 2023. Born May 5, 1958, in Wiles-Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Nancy Gallagher Stefansky.
Robert was a 1977 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School and employed as a welder with the Sheet Metal Workers Local #44, Wilkes-Barre. He enjoyed fishing...
Christine Wydick
Oct 19, 2023
Christine Wydick
On October 19, 2023, Christine Wydick, of Shannon Street, Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed into heaven while visiting her family in Wisconsin. Born November 5, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI, Chris was the daughter of the late Anthony and Dorothy (Pietrowiak) Pocian.
She attended St. Josaphat and Milwaukee Area Schools and served as an...
Patricia Cordisco (Nee Bobeck)
Oct 14, 2023
Patricia Cordisco (nee Bobeck)
Patricia Cordisco (nee Bobeck) passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, Babci, Cioci, and sister. Pat was born To Hedwig and Walter Bobeck on January 12, 1940. She was raised in Edwardsville, PA and graduated from Edwardsville High School. She married Larry Cordisco and raised her two daughters,...
Carol Ann Novick
Oct 12, 2023
Carol Ann Novick
Carol Ann Novick, of Plains, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Ermido and Dolores Swiontek Dalla-Verde.
Private funeral services will be held by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.
Andrew Joseph Shubilla Sr.
Oct 11, 2023
Andrew Joseph Shubilla Sr.
Andrew Joseph Shubilla Sr., AKA: Lefty and Uncle Andy from Wilkes-Barre went to heaven on roller skates on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Born November 29, 1934, in Wilkes-Barre Township, he was the son of the late Peter and Dorothy (Lesnick) Przybyla.
Andrew was a 1951 graduate of Wilkes-Barre Township High School,...
Stanley E. Yackoski
Oct 6, 2023
Stanley E. Yackoski
Stanley E. Yackoski, 88, of Bath, PA, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg. Born February 15, 1935, in Plains, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Lucille Niematka Yackoski.
Stanley was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, serving in Africa. He was...
Renee A. Chance
Sep 29, 2023
Renee A. Chance
Renee A. Chance, of Laurel Run, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 7:30pm at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade St. Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call Tuesday from 6:00 pm until time of services.
Donald P. Oravic
Sep 26, 2023
Donald P. Oravic
Donald P. Oravic, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Allied Hospice-Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. Born December 10, 1942, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Angeline Piagossi Oravic.
Don was a 1961 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was a Navy Veteran of the...
Suzanne M. Hilbert
Sep 20, 2023
Suzanne M. Hilbert
Suzanne M. Hilbert of Wilkes-Barre, passed away September 20, 2023, at her home. Born May 27, 1958, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Eleanor Arch Eppley.
She was a 1976 graduate of Dallas High School. Suzanne was a devoted Christian and will bask in Jesus' light for...
Deborah Ann Silvia
Sep 17, 2023
Deborah Ann Silvia
Deborah Ann Silvia, of Pittston, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at The Gardens at Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. Born November 1, 1961, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Geraldine Aleo Andrzejewski.
Debbie was a 1979 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre. She resided in Maryland from...
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