Local Obituaries for Luzerne County, PA. & Wyoming County, PA.
Joan C. Dellarte
Apr 25, 2024
Joan C. Dellarte, 92, of Exeter, formerly of Wyoming passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Exeter. Joan was born in Forest City, to the late Leon and Charlotte (Puchaty) Galavitz.She graduated from Wyoming High School in 1949. She went on to become a mill worker at Duplan Silk Corporation, Kingston, PA. Joan was...
William J. Gilligan
Apr 23, 2024
William J. Gilligan, 66, of Exeter, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born in Pittston, to the late James and Alice (Drew) Gilligan. He graduated from Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1976, and enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany....
Susan Carney
Apr 19, 2024
Susan Grace Carney, 66, of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home.Susan was born in Kingston, the late Francis and Lucy (Smith) Jones, Sr.Susan attended Lake Lehman and Northwest Area Schools. Susan married Anderson James Carney, Sr., and the couple welcomed children, Joseph, Steven, and James Carney. Susan was best known for loving her family. She enjoyed fishing,...
Joseph W. Weisenbacher
Apr 16, 2024
Joseph Weisenbacher, 39, of Carbondale, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his home. He was born in Tunkhannock; Joseph was the son of Pauline (Wall) Weisenbacher and the adopted son of Kenneth Weisenbacher of Beaumont. Joseph received his GED, then worked as a mechanic for many years. His hobbies included cars, chemistry and astronomy.Joe is survived by his son,...
Lillian Perrego
Apr 8, 2024
Lillian Barber Perrego, 84, of Edwardsville, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home. Lillian was born in Wilkes-Barre, to the late Theodore and Johanna (Niedjaco) Perrego.She was educated in Luzerne High School and went on to do various cleaning jobs until she started her career in the General Cigar Factory. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, David...
Catherine A. Shulna
Apr 1, 2024
Catherine Shulna, 70, of W. Pittston, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at her home. Cathy was born in Pittston to the late Frank and Lillian (Minkavage) Shulna.She graduated from Wyoming Area High School in 1971. She was a member of the Kingston Post 283 Anthracite Ladies Auxiliary. All throughout her life, she volunteered her time for numerous organizations, including...
James Irvin Hanna, Jr
Apr 1, 2024
James Irvin Hanna Jr, 54, of Noxen PA, now rests in the arms of his Lord and Savior. After a long and courageous health battle, surrounded by his family Jim went to his heavenly home on April 1st, 2024. Jim was born on January 1, 1970, to Gail Vieczorek and James Hanna Sr. in Tunkhannock, PA. He was a 1987 Graduate...
Edward D. MacMillan
Mar 30, 2024
Edward MacMillan, 61, of Harveys Lake, passed away Saturday, March 30, at home, unexpectedly. He was born in Wilkes-Barre and educated in the Tunkhannock schools. He worked most recently as a landscaper for Green Tree Landscaping in Dallas and prior to that Offset Paperback, Dallas Nursery and Benton Foundry.Edward was preceded in death by: Father, Percy MacMillan, Stepmother, Margaret (Tinker) MacMillan,...
George F. Paskaitis
Mar 30, 2024
George F. Paskaitis, 91, of West Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at The Gardens at Tunkhannock. He was born in Ashley, to the late George and Steffie (Plensky) Paskaitis. George graduated from Ashley High School and started his career as a machinist in the Tool-Die industry. He went on to work for Ashley Machine & Tool for many...
Joseph Colangelo
Mar 21, 2024
Joseph “JoJo” Colangelo, 64, of Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his home. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born in Scranton to the late Joseph and Mary Lou (Murray) Colangelo. Joseph was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School, Class of 1978 and went on to become a CDL Driver for Penn DOT, where...
Melvin F. Napkora
Mar 16, 2024
Melvin F. Napkora, 90, of West Wyoming passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains.He was born in West Wyoming, son of the late Frank and Anna (Wojcik) Napkora. Melvin was a 1951 graduate of West Wyoming High School. He was employed for 40 years by PG & W.Melvin was committed to helping others,...
Theresa Klimchak
Mar 3, 2024
Theresa Klimchak, 94, of Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Geisinger CMC, Scranton.She was born in Mount Vernon, NY, to the late Cosimo and Fiorinda Nardone Rubino.Theresa started her career doing payroll and bookkeeping until her retirement.In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Andrew Klimchak.She is survived by her children,...
Loretta Appleby
Mar 3, 2024
Name of Deceased: Loretta Appleby Date: March 4, 2024Loretta Appleby, 88, of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation, Dallas. Loretta was born in Wilkes-Barre, to the late Stanley and Anna Gryczka Blessner.She graduated from Coughlin High School and started her career as an Administrative Assistant for Dr John Dorris MD, she then...
Linda Zacharias
Mar 2, 2024
Linda (McGovern) Zacharias, 59, of Monroe Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her home.She was born in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of William and Sara Patton McGovern, of Noxen. Linda attended Lake Lehman High School.Linda is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years Ralph Zacharias; daughter, Alexandra Wilson and wife Sarah of Centermoreland; sons, Daniel Zacharias of Noxen;...
Marie Rose Ambrose
Mar 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Marie Rose Ambrose, 83, of Indian Lake, White Haven, announces her passing away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Born in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late Pauline and Alexander Sapiego. She was a graduate from Wyoming High School, class of 1958. For many years she supported her husband...
Alexander J. Parente
Feb 28, 2024
Alexander J. Parente 88, of Swoyersville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Exeter.
He was born in Exeter, to the late John and Mary SanAngelo Parente, and graduated fromExeter High School, as the class president in 1953. Al went on to earn a BS in business administration, majoring...
David W. Barrington
Feb 23, 2024
Mr. David Barrington of Plains, 60, passed away on Friday,February 23, 2024, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains.
David was born in Wilkes Barre, to the late William and Leona (Kieper) Barrington.
David is survived by daughters, Jane Barrington of Factoryville, Katie Barrington of Edwardsville; brothers, William and James Barrington; sisters, Connie Barrington of Pittston, Donna Longfoot...
Eleanor Kelly
Feb 20, 2024
Eleanor Kelly, born June 3, 1950, was a lifelong resident of Falls, PA. She was called home to be with our Lord on February 20, 2024, after a long illness. She was surrounded by loved ones.
Eleanor’s family would like to thank Traditional Hospice of Dunmore for the excellent care and compassion they provided.
Eleanor was preceded in death by...
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