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Stanley E. Yackoski

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

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

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

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

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...

Thomas R. Williams Jr.

Thomas R. Williams Jr.

Sep 11, 2023

Thomas R. Williams Jr.

Thomas R. Williams Jr., of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born March 18, 1945, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ann Yankoski Williams Sr.

Tom was a 1963 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre, and served in...

Tamara Lee Walsh

Tamara Lee Walsh

Sep 3, 2023

Tamara Lee Walsh

Tamara Lee Walsh, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born March 9, 1977, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Sherry Paraschos Walsh.

Tamara was a 1995 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre, and received her Associates Degree in Business from Luzerne County...

Mary Frania

Mary Frania

Sep 2, 2023

Mary Frania

Mary Frania, 93, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on Saturday September 2nd. She was born December 15th 1929 in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late Eugene and Anna Sickler McAneny.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, but traveled throughout the country for numerous business trips with her husband. Mary...

Michael Eddy Johnson

Michael Eddy Johnson

Aug 20, 2023

Michael Eddy Johnson

Michael Eddy Johnson, of Freeland, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his home. Born November 24, 1956, in Scranton, he was a son of the late Eddy Johnson and Martha Batch McKensie.

Michael attended Scranton Technical School. He was employed as a chef for many years and also worked as a...

Patricia Jule Fadusko

Patricia Jule Fadusko

Aug 18, 2023

Patricia Jule Fadusko

Patricia Jule Fadusko, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on August 18, 2023, at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Nanticoke. Born July 16, 1943, in Wilkes-Barre, Patricia was the daughter of the late Metro and Helen Lutkoski Fadusko.

Patricia was a 1961 graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed for many...

Mary Jane Yazbeck

Mary Jane Yazbeck

Aug 14, 2023

Mary Jane Yazbeck

Mary Jane Yazbeck passed away at home on August 14th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in the Wilkes Barre area with her six siblings, Jane and her husband of 71 years George, were married at St. George – St. Anthony's Maronite Church where they were active members well into their golden...

Ann Marie Pawlowski

Ann Marie Pawlowski

Aug 6, 2023

Ann Marie Pawlowski

Ann Marie Pawlowski of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born May 23, 1948, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Dorothy Chverha Rusak of Ashley and the late Albert Rusak.

Ann Marie was a 1966 graduate of St. Leo High School, Ashley. She worked in...

Joseph A. Sinavage

Joseph A. Sinavage

Aug 2, 2023

Joseph A. Sinavage

Joseph A. Sinavage, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home.

Born August 30, 1955, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Leo and Genevieve Grohowski Sinavage.

Joe was a 1972 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre, and Johnson Technical Institute, Scranton, with...

James E. Norton

James E. Norton

Jul 30, 2023

James E. Norton

James E. Norton, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his home. Born October 25, 1941, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Jacob and Theresa Norton.

James was a graduate of E.L. Meyers high School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed at Cornell Iron Works until retiring. James was...

Cynthia A. Drevenak

Cynthia A. Drevenak

Jul 9, 2023

Cynthia A. Drevenak

Cynthia A. Drevenak passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Cindi was born May 31, 1963 and was a CNA at Kingston Health Care and formerly worked at First General Services for many years prior to their closing in 2021.

She enjoyed spending time...

William P. "Bill" Baggs

William P. "Bill" Baggs

Jul 2, 2023

William P. "Bill" Baggs

William P. "Bill" Baggs died Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born January 25, 1953, in Wilkes-Barre to the late Calman and Iona Davis Baggs.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 43 years, Janet Sobon Baggs; and son, Justin Baggs and...

John Dimitry Telencio

John Dimitry Telencio

Jun 27, 2023

John Dimitry Telencio

John Dimitry Telencio, a proud United States Army veteran and a fiercely loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 27, 2023. John lived life to the fullest and was perpetually ready to tell a story, share a beer, and spend time with his family and the boys.

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Janiece Marie Bunsick Demuro

Janiece Marie Bunsick Demuro

Jun 24, 2023

Janiece Marie Bunsick DeMuro

Janiece Marie Bunsick DeMuro, 80, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2023, at Riverstreet Manor. Born in Philadelphia on April 28, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John Michael and Mary Ann Page Bunsick.

Janiece graduated from Marymount High School, Luzerne County Community College, Wilkes University, and Antones...

Anita M Pollick

Anita M Pollick

Jun 23, 2023

Anita M Pollick

Anita M Pollick, aged 59, passed away on June 23, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was born on February 18, 1964. Her passing has left a deep void in the hearts of her loved ones.

Anita was a woman of great kindness and generosity. She was a skilled chef who loved her...

Patricia Toluba

Patricia Toluba

Jun 19, 2023

Patricia Toluba

Patricia Toluba, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at her home. Born January 3, 1941, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Jean Olszewski.

Patricia was a 1959 graduate of Marymount High School. She was employed in the area garment industry as a seamstress and as a...

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