May 24, 2022

Angela "Jeanette" Rapczynski

Angela "Jeanette" Rapczynski, a resident of Fairview Township Mountain Top since 1967, died peacefully on May 24, 2022. Jeanette loved to listen to and dance the polka. During her long retirement she enjoyed attending various polka dances throughout Wyoming Valley.

Her favorite TV program was the Pennsylvania Polka show broadcast on Saturday evenings on...

May 14, 2022

Elizbeth " Betty" Miles

Elizbeth " Betty" Miles, 91, of Wilkes-Barre Twp. entered into heaven on May 14, 2022. Elizbeth was born on May 9th 1931 in Wilkes Barre. She was the daughter of Andrew Ziebro and Ann Jursick. Elizbeth graduated from E. L. Meyers High School class of 49.

Elizbeth was a...

May 3, 2022

Ralph Joseph Jachimiak

Ralph Joseph Jachimiak, better known as "Poppy", of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born December 22, 1931, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Alexander and Anna Laskowski Jachimiak.

Ralph was a 1949 graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre....

May 2, 2022

Michael J. Matlock

Michael J. Matlock, of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born November 13, 1961, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late John and Ann Dunbar Matlock. Michael attended E. L. Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed with the Laborer's Union Local #130, Scranton.

Apr 17, 2022

Andrew J. Martin

Andrew J. Martin, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre.Born September 3, 1940, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Andrew and Anna Martin. Andrew was employed for over 30 years at Medico Industries,, Plains Township. He was an avid bowler, participating in many leagues throughout the valley....

Apr 7, 2022

Betty Ann Porzuczek

Betty Ann Porzuczek, age 78, of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2022. Betty was born on Aug. 22, 1943, in Benton, Iowa, where she lived on her family farm until college. Betty was a music major at the University of Iowa where she earned her Bachelor and Master of Arts.

Mar 5, 2022

Michael Drozda

Michael Drozda, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at his home.

Born October 15, 1972, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Gerald and Barbara Kotarba Drozda.

Michael was a 1991 graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre, and received his Associates Degree in electrical engineering from Luzerne County Community...

Feb 15, 2022

William Mishikitis

William Mishikitis, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born February 10, 1945, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late William and Florence Bernetski Mishikitis.

William was a 1963 graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre, and served in the United States Navy for 8...

Feb 14, 2022

Laura Jean Finley

Laura Jean Finley, 62, of Wilkes-Barre passed away February 14, 2022.

Born in Georgetown February 5, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Francis C Storz and Mildred Glasson Hando.

Surviving her are daughters Shannon Dunbar Hickman and husband Brian of Luzerne, and Megan Finley...

Feb 3, 2022

John L. Kashuba

John L. Kashuba, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Allied Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born April 6, 1927, in Eynon, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Urshula Giberka Kashuba. Raised in Plains, he was a 1944 graduate of Plains High School. John was a miner for 21 years...

Jan 31, 2022

John Ungvarsky

John Ungvarsky, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at his home.

Born February 4, 1982, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Susan Ungvarsky Alar of Wilkes-Barre and the late John Ebert. John attended G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed in area construction. John enjoyed playing basketball, listening...

Jan 31, 2022

Roberta S. Grish

Roberta S. Grish, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center with family by her side.

Born June 30, 1939, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Elias and Stephanie Kumor Moses.

Roberta attended GAR High School, Wilkes-Barre. She was employed...

Jan 24, 2022

Geraldine M. Rossi

Geraldine M. Rossi, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at home with her family by her side.

Born Dec. 17, 1938, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine Mocek Novack. Gerri was a 1956 graduate of GAR Memorial High School (Go Grenadiers!). She was employed...

Jan 22, 2022

Robert Wren

Robert Wren, 79, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 6, 1943, He was the son of the late Harold and Agnes Mason Wren.

Robert worked at Geisinger Hospital for 20 years, managed Fisca Oil for 19 years, and retired from...

Jan 21, 2022

Jane Catherine Emanski (Born Boop)

Jane Catherine Emanski (Born Boop), passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022.

Born July 16, 1931, the only child of Catherine and Glenn Boop. She was a resident of Wilkes-Barre Township and lived alone after the passage of her husband, Thomas Stanley Emanski in 1994.

Surviving are...

Jan 11, 2022

Christine Rose Zynel

Christine Rose Zynel, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away January 11, 2022, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born October 8, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Dorothy Sekerchak Zynel.

Christine was a 1972 graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, a 1976 graduate of King's College, and received her M.B.A. from the...

Jan 3, 2022

Yvonne Palmer

Yvonne Palmer, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at Hampton House Nursing, Wilkes-Barre. Born February 16, 1944, in Salem, SC, she was the daughter of the late Heyward and Wilamay Holloway. Yvonne attended Gillespie Jr. High School, Philadelphia, and was a 1962 high school graduate.

She was self-employed for many years as a...

Dec 20, 2021

Dorothy (Dottie) McAndrew

Dorothy (Dottie) McAndrew, formerly of Georgetown section of Wilkes Barre Twp, passed away January 3 surrounded by family at The Gardens of Wyoming Valley.

Born December 27, 1945 in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Laura Clark Roman. Dottie was an active member of St. Joseph's Altar and Rosary, and...

Dec 13, 2021

Eleanor Anna Kryger

Eleanor Anna Kryger, 89, Mountain Top passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021. Born December 3, 1932 in Larksville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Stelevich Martinez. She was a 1950 graduate of Nanticoke Area High School. Upon graduation, Eleanor enlisted in the US Army and proudly served in the Women's...

Dec 11, 2021

Joseph J. Welgosh

Joseph J. Welgosh, 71, of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, December 11, 2021 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born October 13, 1950, he was the son of the late Anthony and Martha Karczewski Welgosh. He graduated from Wilkes-Barre Township High School in 1968, served in...