OBITUARY LISTING

Apr 4, 2026

Rosalie Simonitis, 88, of Luzerne passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born March 18, 1938 in Luzerne a daughter of the late Alexander and Bertha Roschak.

She was a graduate of Luzerne High School and a resident of Luzerne all of her life. She was a devout member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. Rosalie enjoyed being with her...

Apr 1, 2026

Kathleen Kowalski, 67, of Luzerne, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.

Kathleen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her love, kindness, and the steady care she gave to those around her.

Kathleen dedicated more than 48 years...

Mar 22, 2026

Margaret Jane “Peggy” Ziminski, age 97 of Shavertown, PA, passed away peacefully, with loved ones, at home on March 22, 2026. 

Peggy was born and raised in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, the eldest child of John and Martha Handley, and the beloved wife of the late Henry Ziminski.

She was the sister of the late Marie Spencer and the late Dr. John Handley; the...

Mar 20, 2026

Dolores M. Kosisher, 97, of Luzerne passed away on March 20, 2026 at her home. 

She was born in Pringle a daughter of the late John and Eva Rutkowski Zawoiski.  She was a proud graduate of College Misericordia and was the first lay teacher in the Scranton Diocese.

Dolores was proud of her Polish heritage and visited her ancestral farm in Poland. ...

Feb 27, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Romanoski Holup Charnitski, 92, entered eternal rest on Friday, February 27, comforted by the presence of her loving family.

Born in Edwardsville, she lived in Luzerne for nearly the last 50 years of her life. Alifelong devout Catholic, she was a member of Holy Family Parish in Luzerne. Over thedecades she worked as a home decorator, seamstress, and caterer....

Feb 27, 2026

Mary E. Storz, of Forty Fort passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born January 16, 1954 in Kingston a daughter of the late John and Julia Kocik.

Mary was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and was formerly employed for the Bon Ton. She loved dogs and enjoyed watching old television shows.In addition to her parents...

Feb 20, 2026

Thomas J. Blight, Jr., 57, of Luzerne passed away on February 20, 2026 after a brief illness.

He was born May 22, 1968 a son of the late Thomas J. and Christine Blight. He was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School and was employed as a IT specialist for Golden Business Machines and UBEO.

He liked hunting, fishing , and camping....

Jan 9, 2026

Michael L Siebert, 66 of Luzerne, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home with his partner by his side.

Born in Glen Burnie, Maryland, he was the son of the late William Sr., and Mary Lou Siebert..

Michael began his career at the Bethlehem Steel shipyards in Maryland as a welder. After the shipyard closed, he and his...

Jan 7, 2026

Daniel J. Lazar, 77, of Harveys Lake passed away on January 7, 2026. 

He was born in Luzerne a son of the late Michael and Rose Shara Lazar.He was formerly employed for Robb’s Tree Service and also worked at College Misericordia and Mercy Center. 

Surviving are his brother, Gerald Lazar; sisters, Carol Donnini and Barbara Phillips; nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services were...

Jan 6, 2026

Jean Nancy Raskiewicz, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Bloomsburg, with her family by her side. 

Born Nov. 7, 1939, Jean was a daughter of Walter and Jean Snyder. She grew up in Pringle as part of a large and loving family that included 10 brothers and sisters. Jean made her home in Luzerne for over 55...

Dec 10, 2025

Charles J. Urban, 81, of Luzerne, passed away on December 10, 2025 at his home. He was born in Luzerne on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The son of the late Charles and Eleanor Urban.

He was a graduate of Luzerne High School and a life long resident of Luzerne. During the 1972 flood he worked with Wilbur’s boats and aided and...

Nov 26, 2025

Christopher R. Busch, 63 of Luzerne passed away on November 26, 2025 at his home. He was born in Kingston a son of Gerald Busch and the late Diana Campas Busch.

He was a graduate of Bishop O’Reilly High School and was formerly employed for FEMA. Chris liked to fish, ride his motorcycle and was a talented artist.Surviving in addition to...

Oct 18, 2025

George Andrew Kascsak passed away peacefully on Saturday evening October 18, 2025 while comforted and supported by his family. He was a short term resident of The Meadows in Dallas.

George or Butch as he was known by friends and family was born December 7, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Helen Adamczyk Kascsak, nephew Capt....

Oct 6, 2025

Magen Harleman Washilewski passed away on October 6, 2025. She was born January 19, 1983 and is the daughter of Michael Harleman and Gwen Harleman.

Magen attended school in the Lake Lehman district and was a member of the Class of 2000. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from King’s College majoring in political science and also attended Widener School of Law.

She...

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...