Local Obituaries for Luzerne County, PA. & Wyoming County, PA.
Ruth Dennis
Feb 21, 2025
Ruth Dennis, 96, of Wyoming, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, in River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes-Barre.
Ruth was born in Wyoming, PA, to the late Joseph and Agnes (Hines) McGovern.
Ruth graduated from St. Cecilias High School and went on to continue her education at Pittston Hospital School of Nursing.
In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded...
Victoria M. Boyer
Feb 18, 2025
Victoria Boyer 72, of Larksville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Exeter.
She was born in Larksville to the late Frank and Eleanor (Trybus) Boyer.
Victoria attended Larksville School. She had a sparkle in her eyes and a smile that could light up a room.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
Rose Marie Brown
Feb 16, 2025
Rose Marie Brown, 77, of Pittston, transitioned to her eternal home into the arms of the Lord on Feb. 16th.
She was born in Exeter on March 22, 1947 and graduated from West Wyoming High School. She was a beautician for a short time and went on to work in the healthcare field. She later worked for the Chamber of Commerce...
Daniel J. Hoban
Feb 8, 2025
Daniel Hoban 66, of Harding, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Third Avenue Health and Rehab, Kingston.
He was born in Pittston, to the late Eugene and Shirley (Brady) Hoban.
Daniel graduated from Pittston High School in 1976. He started his career working for Topps and went on to work as a mechanic for Agway (Suburban) Propane in Yatesville.
Daniel will...
Michael E. Miller
Feb 1, 2025
Michael E. Miller, age 78, passed away on February 1, 2025, at Highlands Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Laporte PA.
Born October 25, 1946, in Towanda PA, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Kathryn A. Miller of Lovelton, PA.
Michael was a 1964 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. He served in the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier...
Diane L. Montross
Jan 28, 2025
Diane Louise Montross, age 62, of Centermoreland, Pennsylvania passed away Tuesday, January 28th, 2025. She was born in Kingston, PA to Doris Motichka Montross and the late Harold John Montross.
Diane was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School. Upon graduation, she began her employment with John Heinz Rehabilitation Center, also known as Allied Services, in Wilkes Barre as a certified nurse’s...
Peter J. Kozlowski
Jan 27, 2025
Peter J. Kozlowski, age 81, of Harding, PA, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.
Born in Easton, PA, Peter was the son of the late Leon P. and Eleanor (Janowski) Kozlowski. He was a graduate of Wyoming High School. He enjoyed a successful career in furniture sales with his longest tenure at...
Joan T. Brunges
Jan 27, 2025
Joan T. Brunges, 91, of Carverton, PA, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Miners Mills to the late Julio and Josephine (Toloczko) Barbacci.
Joan was a 1952 graduate of West Wyoming High School. She was the former owner of the West Wyoming Hotel, and was also employed by Voitek TV & Appliance, where...
Jeffrey W. Slavish
Jan 21, 2025
Jeffrey Slavish, 57, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Sunday , January 19, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Services for Jeffrey will be at the convenience of the family.
Mary J. King
Jan 20, 2025
Mary J. King, 74, of Tunkhannock, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, in Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.
Mary was born in Key West, FL, to the late Walter Cummings and the late Mary Garner.
She graduated from high school. She started her career with Proctor & Gamble where she met her husband, then worked for Penn Dot, Penn Mart and...
Robert A. Pealer
Jan 16, 2025
Robert A. Pealer, 85, of Forty Fort, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home.
Robert was born in Kingston, to the late Thomas and Muriel (Nelson) Pealer.
He graduated from West Wyoming High School in 1957 and went on to continue his education in the Police Academy. Robert served our country in the Army as a Military Policeman in...
Cirilo Santos
Dec 28, 2024
Cirilo Santos, 75, of Nanticoke, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Cirilo Santos was born on December 15, 1949, in Constanza, Dominican Republic to the late Quintino de la Rosa and the late Vivian Santos.
Cirilo is survived by his beloved wife, Nerci Maria, children, Zulia (Yelyn) Santos, Jesus (Alberto) Santos, Samuel Santos, brothers, Miguel and Andres...
Robert D. Shaver
Dec 27, 2024
Robert D. Shaver, 75, of Heather Highlands, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
Robert was born in Kingston, PA, to the late Clarence, Jr and Marguerite (Parsons) Shaver. He graduated from Wyoming Area High School in 1967 and went on to study Electronics. He started his career as a Warehouse Manager and went to...
Marion Holcomb
Dec 18, 2024
Marion Holcomb, 91, of W Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Nanticoke.
She was born in Pittston, to the late Michael and Anna (Dreabit) Risko.
Marion attended West Wyoming High School.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold, son, John Holcomb and brother, George Risko.
Marion is survived...
James Artim, Jr.
Dec 3, 2024
James (Jimmy) Artim Jr., 34 of West Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side.
Jimmy was born in Scranton to James and Carol Haskins Artim.
He graduated from Wyoming Area High School in 2011.
Jimmy lived life to the fullest and had a passion for music which he listened...
Ronald P. Weaver, Sr.
Dec 2, 2024
Ronald P. Weaver, Sr., 80, of West Wyoming, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Embassy of East Mountain, Wilkes-Barre.
He was born in Noxen, PA, to the late Charles and Letha Space Weaver. Ronald graduated from Lake-Lehman High School in 1962 and went to serve our country in the U.S. Navy. He started his career at Nelson's Furniture, United...
Linda L. Hoover
Nov 25, 2024
Linda L. (Maro) Hoover, 72, of Franklin Twp., passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, in Allied Services Wilkes-Barre Hospice Center.
She was born in Factoryville, to the late Angelo and June Malott Maro. After graduating from Lackawanna Trail High School in 1971, Linda was a book keeper for various businesses and organizations in the greater Scranton area before retiring to...
Thomas E. Fawcett
Nov 23, 2024
Thomas E. Fawcett, 60, of Hanover Twp, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in his home.
Thomas was born in Montclair, NJ, to John Fawcett and the late Miriam Matthews Fawcett. Thomas graduated from Medfield High School, MA, in 1982 and later went on to earn a degree in computer science from Boston University. Thomas had a long career...
Dr. Joseph R. Shaver
Nov 20, 2024
Dr. Joseph R. Shaver, 61 of Evans, Georgia, (formally of Wyoming PA), passed away November 20, 2024, in Georgia.
He was born in Kingston to the late Joseph M and Janice Ludwig Shaver. Joseph graduated from Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1981; Scranton University, Class of 1985 and Georgetown Medical School, Class of 1989. He completed his Internship, Residency and...
Genevieve A. Kolis
Nov 18, 2024
Genevieve A. Kolis (Guesto), 92 of Exeter, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully in Allied Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Genevieve was born in Hanover, to the late Ernesto and Anna D’Amico Guesto.
She graduated from Hanover Area High School in 1951 and worked at Main Pants, West Pittston as a loop-cutter. She resided in Exeter with her family and loved being...
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