Local Obituaries for Luzerne County, PA. & Wyoming County, PA.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Richard J. Woodleaf
Oct 27, 2023
In loving memory of Richard J. Woodleaf~September 1, 1946~October 27, 2023.
Richard was a Vietnam Veteran and son of the late Elizabeth Kreidler.
A grave-side service will be held Monday, November 25th, 2024, at 1:15 in the afternoon at St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Schooley Ave., Exeter, PA. Friends of the family are welcome to attend.
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