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Dorothy J. Harding

Dorothy J. Harding

Feb 9, 2024

Dorothy J. Harding, 98, of Dallas passed away Friday February 9, 2024, in The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas.

Born in West Wyoming was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Emma E. (Jackson) Kirk. She was a graduate of West Wyoming High School class of 1943. She was a member of the Shavertown United Methodist Church, Order...

Beverly J. Haas

Beverly J. Haas

Jan 25, 2024

Beverly Haas, 81, of Inkerman, passed away on Thursday January 25, 2024, in Kingston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born in West Wyoming to the late Howard and Rena Eyet Posten. She attended West Wyoming High School. Beverly was employed by Consolidated Cigar Company in W. Pittston and Pittston Area Dress Factories. She was a member of the ILGWU-International...

Charles L. Milazzo

Charles L. Milazzo

Jan 15, 2024

Charles L. Milazzo, 86, a lifelong resident of W. Wyoming, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Exeter.

He was the son of the late Samuel and Jean Gadomski Milazzo. Charles graduated from West Wyoming High School in 1955 and Temple University Pharmacy School before beginning a long successful career in the pharmacy...

Ryan P. Richards

Ryan P. Richards

Jan 11, 2024

Ryan P. Richards, 34, of Wilkes-Barre Twp., passed away Thursday January 11, 2024, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.

Born in West Wyoming, he was the son of Margaret Rose (Licata) Richards and the late Edward (Ned) Richards. He was a graduate of Wyoming Area class of 2007 and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Penn...

Robert E. Samuels

Robert E. Samuels

Jan 7, 2024

Robert E. Samuels, 84, of W. Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, peacefully at his home.

Born in Luzerne he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Dorosky) Samuels.

Robert graduated from Luzerne High School in 1957 and went on to work for Acme Markets. He had various management roles in his time with Acme and...

Sean ‘Moon Dog’ Stankus

Sean ‘Moon Dog’ Stankus

Dec 30, 2023

Sean “Moon Dog” Stankus of Dallas, Pennsylvania, 60, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp., PA.

He was born on June 16, 1963 in Pittston, to the late John and Rosemary (Yonki) Stankus.

Sean graduated from Seton High School in 1981 and attended Wilkes Barre Vocational Technical School to study mechanics. Sean...

Paul A. Wilk

Paul A. Wilk

Dec 28, 2023

Paul A. Wilk, 74, of Dallas passed away Thursday December 28, 2023, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Andrew and Jenny (Kraintz) Wilk. He was educated in the Wilkes-Barre schools. Prior to his retirement he was employed at Keystone Automotive of Exeter for over 25yrs. He was a member of the...

Marcella A. Borzik

Marcella A. Borzik

Dec 23, 2023

Marcella A. Borzik, 92, of West Wyoming passed away Saturday December 23, 2023, at Allied Services Hospice Center of Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Duryea she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anastasia (Barbarevech) Poremba. She was a graduate of Duryea High School class of 1948. After high school she worked in the garment industry and taught dance at the...

John F. Thompson

John F. Thompson

Dec 18, 2023

John “Yogi” Thompson, 75, of Monroe Twp., passed away on Monday December 18, 2023, at his home.

He was born in 1948 to the late Mark R. and Jean (Williamson) Thompson.

John was a 1969 graduate of Scranton Tech. He enlisted in the United States Navy as a Corpsman and went on to attend Johnson Jr. College. John was employed...

Larry J. Stella

Larry J. Stella

Nov 30, 2023

Larry J. Stella

May 9, 1944 – November 30, 2023

Larry J. Stella, a loving husband, devoted father, cherished brother, and doting grandfather, passed away on November 30, 2023, at the age of 79. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and fond memories that will forever be treasured by those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born...

Robert J. Smith

Robert J. Smith

Nov 20, 2023

Robert J. Smith, 67, of Exeter, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp. surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in 1956 to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Stokas) Smith. Robert graduated from West Pittston High School in 1974. He started his career in property management and went on to...

Lucille Blizzard

Lucille Blizzard

Nov 18, 2023

Lucille Blizzard,95, of Noxen passed away peacefully Saturday November 18, 2023, at her home.

Born in Noxen she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Beatrice (Miller) Sutliff. She was a graduate of Noxen High School. She was a member of the former St. Luke’s Lutheran Church formerly of Noxen.

Preceding her in death besides her parents was her...

Thomas J. Brady

Thomas J. Brady

Nov 15, 2023

Thomas J. Brady, 73, of Shavertown, PA, and Lutz, FL, passed away on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at The Meadows in Dallas, PA.

Tom was born on September 9th, 1950 to Leo J. Brady and Helen Kearns Brady.

Tom graduated from Wyoming Area High School in 1968 and later attended Wilkes-Barre Business College. He worked for Whiteman-Tower Paper Co. for...

Helen Baker Harrison

Helen Baker Harrison

Nov 4, 2023

OBITUARY – OBITUARY – Helen Baker Harrison

Mrs. Helen B. Harrison passed into eternal rest to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, following a courageous bout with cancer on Saturday, November 4th, 2023. She was born on Christmas Day, 1928 in Wilkes-Barre, PA and was the youngest daughter of William and Louise Baker of Wyoming, PA. Helen graduated...

Linda L. Tapia

Linda L. Tapia

Oct 25, 2023

Linda Tapia, 77, of Exeter, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Linda was born on April 1, 1946, in West Pittston, to the late Howard and Florence (Howell) Ide.

She graduated from Exeter High School and went on to work for Topps, Highland Manor, and Pride Mobility, until retiring in 2009. Linda loved spending...

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