Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Sandra M. Maloney

Sandra M. Maloney, 62, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family. Born August 15, 1960, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Dziedzic Conti.

Sandra was a 1978 graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed in...

Jan 19, 2023

Richard A (Buddy) Wilson

Richard A (Buddy) Wilson, Born April 25th 1958 passed away January 19th 2023 at home. He resided with his sister, Pattie Shillabeer. He is the son of the late Gavin Wilson and Murieline Strohl Wilson born and raised in Dallas Pa resided in Wilkes Barre Pa.

He Graduated from Dallas in...

Jan 14, 2023

Mary F. Letoski

Mary F. Letoski, 75, beloved wife and mother passed into eternal life on Saturday January 14, 2023 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 12, 1947 in Swoyersville, she was the fourth daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Kochan Vojtko and a long-time resident of...

Jan 9, 2023

Joseph G. Gluchowski

Joseph G. Gluchowski, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at home.

Born July 24, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre Township, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna Pikul Gluchowski.

Joseph was a 1955 graduate of Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre, and served in...

Jan 6, 2023

Harry Edward Hynes "Bud," "Buddy,"

Harry Edward Hynes "Bud," "Buddy,", 71 of Wilkes-Barre Township passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, surrounded by his family. Born Jan. 19, 1951, in Wilkes-Barre Township he was the son of the late Francis and Audrey Maloney Hynes. He was a graduate of Myers High School.

Dec 22, 2022

Kenneth Jones

Kenneth Jones, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Highland Manor, Exeter. Born March 11, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Norman and Leah White Jones. Ken attended G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre, and served in the United States Army from 1957-59.

He was employed at Whiteman...

Dec 18, 2022

Peter Alfred DeMuro

Peter Alfred DeMuro, 86, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022.Born January 19, 1936, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Alfred and Mary DeMuro. Peter was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, Class of 1955.

He served in the United States Air Force during the...

Dec 9, 2022

Patricia Juyne Ladner

Patricia Juyne Ladner, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at The Gardens of Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. Born November 9, 1941, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Kathleen Devers Ladner.

Patricia attended Mackin Elementary School and Coughlin High School. She was a member of the...

Nov 19, 2022

Dorothy M. Mikielski

Dorothy M. Mikielski, of Hanover Township, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Allied Services-Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre.Born October 10, 1924, in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marie Tesar Kovalick. Dorothy was a 1942 graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed for many years in the area garment...

Nov 15, 2022

Marie E. Niemiec

Marie E. Niemiec, 93, beloved wife, mother, sister, Nana, and GG, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born April 01, 1929, the daughter of Dennis and Margaret (Mulhern) O'Day and the wife of the late Stanley A. Niemiec. She was a life-long resident of...

Nov 14, 2022

Erina Zluchowski

Erina Zluchowski fondly known by many as Irene, Renee, or Noni, of Wilkes-Barre Township, died peacefully at Smith Healthcare in Mountaintop, Pa on Monday, November 14, 2022. Her children gathered at her side.

She lived a life of selfless love and devotion to her family. Her Story began in the Keystone...

Nov 3, 2022

Theodore M. Slivinski

Theodore M. Slivinski, of Trucksville, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born June 22, 1948, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Teofil and Mary Chirpak Slivinski.

Ted was a 1966 graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre, and received his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in...

Oct 27, 2022

Joan A. Kopinski

Joan A. Kopinski, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at her home. Born May 17, 1935, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Chrustz Drevenik.

Joan attended Wilkes-Barre Area schools and was employed at various local factories, retiring from RCA/Harris Corporation, Mountain Top,...

Oct 9, 2022

Rita Antionette Sigo Tarnalicki

Rita Antionette Sigo Tarnalicki passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, October 9th, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born on 8/16/40 to the late Joseph Sigo and Catherine Matowdlak Sigo in Wilkes-Barre Township.

She graduated from Smiths Nursing School before she graduated from...

Oct 5, 2022

Teresa M. Riley

Teresa M. Riley, 95, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Allied Services Center City, Wilkes-Barre. Born December 31, 1926, in Hazleton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Hayden Stone.

Teresa was a 1944 graduate of St. Gabriel's High School, Hazleton, and a 1948 graduate...

Sep 18, 2022

Luther (Big Luke) Petrosky

Luther (Big Luke) Petrosky, 91, a loving and devoted son, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away on September 18, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Just like he dealt with all his experiences and hardships in life, Dad managed his illness with strength and grace and wanted to spend as...

Sep 12, 2022

Walter F. Horchheimer

Walter F. Horchheimer, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born May 14, 1934, in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Fred and Laura Shaffer Horchheimer.

Walter was a 1952 graduate of E. L. Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre, and received...

Sep 4, 2022

Bernice "Bunny" Neville

Bernice "Bunny" Neville, of Ashley, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born April 9, 19554, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Elizabeth Gregor Neville.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Arthur Neville and Robert Gregor Sr.; and...

Aug 30, 2022

Donna (Atherholt) Perhach

Donna (Atherholt) Perhach, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 30th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and caretakers. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on June 14th, 1950, to the late William and Rena Atherholt,

Donna graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1968 and spent her earlier years traveling the...

Aug 19, 2022

Therese Crawford

Therese Crawford of Kingston passed away peacefully on August 19,2022. She was heavily involved with The Church of St. Ignatius, Kingston where she served as a Eucharistic Minister.

Therese was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

She is preceded in death by her...