OBITUARY LISTING

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...

Feb 26, 2025

Thomas James Blight, Sr., of Luzerne passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his home. He was born in Junedale a son of Jack and Marie Sweeney Blight. He was a graduate of Luzerne High School and served his country during the Vietnam War as a helicopter mechanic.

He was employed at Procter and...

Feb 25, 2025

Hazel Southwell, 92, of Luzerne passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Maple Ridge Healthcare Center, Kingston.

She was born November 19, 1932 in Wilkes Barre a daughter of the late John and Hazel Reilly Pope. She attended the Luzerne schools and was formerly employed in the local garment industry.

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Feb 24, 2025

Alex Lukatchik, 92 of Luzerne passed away on February 24, 2025. He was born in Edwardsville a son of Alex and Eva Lukatchik. He was a graduate of Edwardsville High School and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.

He was a was a member of Labor Union Local 130 and was employed by Somerville...

Feb 14, 2025

Rita M. Kollarick, 83, a life time resident of Swoyersville passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born June 20, 1941 a daughter of the late Stanley and Nellie Palonis Maholick.

Rita was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Schraeder of Bound Brook, New Jersey and brother Albert Maholick, of Great Bend....

Feb 14, 2025

Philip J. Storz, 83 formerly of Shavertown passed away on February 14, 2025. He was born in Wilkes-Barre a son of the late Gerald and Rose Kindler Storz.

A 1959 graduate of Central Catholic High School he was formerly employed at Oscar Smith Company and later operated his own cleaning company. Philip enjoyed bowling, golf,...

Feb 13, 2025

Theresa Paraschak, 89, of Luzerne passed away on February 13, 2025 at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas.

She was born in Kingston the daughter of the late Ann Zierovich Kapica. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Paraschak and daughter, Lorraine Paraschak.

The funeral will be held...

Feb 3, 2025

Boyd M. Fenner, 64, of Luzerne passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Commonwealth Hospital, Wilkes-Barre after a brief illness and a brave fight.

He was born January 14, 1961 in Wilkes-Barre and attended Lake Lehman High School. For over 40 years he was employed at PCC Aerostructures in Wilkes-Barre. Boyd enjoyed fishing, traveling...

Jan 26, 2025

Bernadine S. Gusditis, 70, of Slocum Township, passed away on January 26, 2025 at her home. She was born July 16, 1954 in Ashley a daughter of the late Philip and Sophie Good Straub.

A 1972 graduate of Hanover High School she enjoyed ceramics and crafting. For her 70th birthday she and her family enjoyed...

Jan 19, 2025

Helen C. (Shirley) Kapral, 90, of Nanticoke passed away on January 19, 2025 at Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Prior to Lakewood, she was a resident of Edwardsville for 48 years. Shirley was proceeded in death by her parents Joseph and Helen (Busha) Schnappauf of Pringle, husband Raymond M. Kapral, sons Raymond and Bruce, brother Richard Schnappauf (Maryland), sisters...

Nov 19, 2024

Frank Joseph DiBuo, 88, of Luzerne passed away on November 19, 2024 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Plains Township. He was born December 4, 1935 and was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Martello DiBuo. He was a graduate of Luzerne High School and Penn State, Wilkes-Barre.

An Army veteran he served...

Nov 11, 2024

Jean M. Michael, 64, of Swoyersville passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Commonwealth Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. She was born April 19, 1960 a daughter of the late Peter and Dorothy Michael.

Jean was an active member of Holy Family Parish and its Altar and Rosary Society where she served as secretary. She also sang...

Sep 28, 2024

Matthew M. Stouchko, Jr., of Luzerne passed away on Saturday at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Plains Township. He was born May 16, 1933 in Wilkes-Barre a son of the late Matthew M. and Della Wishnefski Stouchko.

He attended the Luzerne schools and was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He served on the...

Sep 19, 2024

Jean Leandri, 97, of North Walnut Street, Luzerne, died peacefully on September 19, 2024. A life-long resident of Luzerne, Jean was the daughter of Caroline and Jacob Blassic. She graduated from Luzerne High School, Class of 1945, and remained a loyal member of Holy Family Parish in Luzerne.

Jean was a loving and devoted homemaker,...