OBITUARY LISTING

Sep 20, 2025

Marion Hudanick Savakinas, 95 of Luzerne passed away on September 20, 2025 at Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Swoyersville on July 11, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Bryan and Helen Hudanick. Marion was a devoted member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne.She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother who will be sadly...

Sep 19, 2025

June Marie Gorki, 78, of Kingston passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Edenbrook in Kingston. 

She was born May 21, 1947 in Wilkes-Barre a daughter of the late James and Mary George.

June was a graduate of Coughlin High School and worked as a tax collector for Luzerne and retired from the Geisinger Kistler Clinic in Wilkes-Barre.

In addition to her...

Sep 6, 2025

Sep 5, 2025

David P. McDermott, lovingly known as “Fuzzy,” 62, of Luzerne, passed away late Friday night, September 5, 2025, at Allied North Hampton Nursing Home in Wilkes-Barre.

Born on April 12, 1963, in Wilkes-Barre, David was the son of the late Harold Sr. and Josephine Austra McDermott. He was a lifelong resident of Luzerne and attended St. John Nepomucene School and West...

Aug 28, 2025

Richard W. Musick, of Luzerne passed away on the 28th of August at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and family. He was raised in Jersey Shore, PA and graduated high school in Carlsbad, California.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Musick; daughters Angelina Chzran and Tiffany Musick; son Richard J. Musick;...

Aug 19, 2025

Mary Ann Mesaros, formerly of Luzerne passed away on August 19, 2025 in Salida, Colorado where she resided for the past several years.She was born in Luzerne in 1934 the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Kozokas. She was a 1952 graduate of Luzerne High School and she and her husband John resided in Luzerne until they moved to...

Jul 19, 2025

Joseph J. Brice, 75, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on July 19, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville after a brief illness. He was born June 18, 1950 in Wilkes-Barre a son of the late Joseph and Rita Coulter Brice.

He was a graduate of Coughlin High School and was an Air Force Veteran. He was...

Jul 15, 2025

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Lynn Ann Steck of Shavertown passed away unexpectedly. Born in Luzerne to John and Ruth Steck, Lynn, a bright and creative soul graduated from Wilkes University with a Fine Arts degree and was formerly an advertising executive in New York City. She was currently retired.

She was immensely loved by...

Jul 7, 2025

Isabel M. Hoskins, 80, of Luzerne, passed away on July 7, 2025 at Commonwealth Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. She was born June 8, 1945 in Luzerne a daughter of the late John and Hazel Pope. She was a graduate of Luzerne High School and was formerly employed in the local garment industry. Isabel loved spending time with her family and going...

Jun 23, 2025

Rose Marie Yanchausky Kasper, of Edwardsville passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at her home. She was born August 19, 1939 in Exeter a daughter of the late Martin and Julia Kolesar Yanchausky. She was a1957 graduate of Exeter High School and was formerly employed at Guyette Communications for many years.

In addition to...

Jun 2, 2025

Mark C. Santayana, 67, of Wyoming, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family, after a sudden medical event.

He was born in Kingston, and was the son of the late Manuel (Bobe) Santayana and Yolanda (Lonnie) Castellani Santayana. Mark graduated from Bishop O’Reilly High School and York College, and...

May 25, 2025

Mary Turcan Majewski

May 12, 1961 - May 25, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother, and Friend

Mary, a bright and beautiful soul, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted wife to her husband John, and a loving mother and best...

May 22, 2025

Alice Jean Burnside Keller, of Pringle passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was born in Kingston and was a graduate of West Side Technical High School. Alice was formerly employed at Fortune Fabrics for 25 years.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed camping, going to...

May 13, 2025

Mary A. Lord, 63, of Hanover Township passed away on May 13, 2025 at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Plymouth, PA. She worked as a Certified Nurse Aide helping and caring for others for about 20 years, which was the ideal job for her compassionate soul. Later...

Apr 12, 2025

Mary Smith, of Luzerne passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025 at Allied Services Meade Street Nursing Facility, Wilkes-Barre. Born on March 25, 1927 in Swoyersville she was the granddaughter of the late Michael and Mary Shekowski.

Mary graduated from Swoyersville High School and was formerly employed in the garment industry until her retirement. She...

Apr 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Michael, of Pringle, aged 74, on April 5, 2025.

Born September 25, 1950, in Hanover Twp., she was the daughter of the late Raymond Mayewski and Celia Thomas Mayewski. Susan was a graduate of Hanover High School.

A beloved...

Mar 13, 2025

Arlene B. Williams, 90 of Luzerne, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025 in Allied Services Hospice Center, with her family by her side.

Born in Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Genevieve Benson.  She was a graduate of Luzerne High School, class of 1952. A strong woman of faith,...

Mar 12, 2025

Edward J. Allen, 51, of Kingston, passed away on March 12, 2025 at his home. He was born September 28, 1973 a son of Virginia Zekas Craig and the late Edward W. Allen.

He graduated from West Side Technical School and was formerly employed at Schott Glass. In addition to his father he was preceded...

Mar 11, 2025

Suzann M. Remakus, of Edwardsville passed away on March 11, 2025. She was a graduate of Luzerne High School and attended Luzerne County Community College. She was formerly employed as the office manager for Power Builders.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leon; brother Robert Sabol, and parents Robert and Sue Sabol

Mar 4, 2025

Max F. Zier, 81, of Luzerne passed away on March 4, 2025 at Sacred Heart Hospice, Dunmore. He was born in Luzerne a son of Max and Celia Yurchek Zier.

He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Kingston and was formerly employed at Leslie Fay. Max enjoyed fly fishing and shuffleboard and played...