OBITUARY LISTING

Rita Kollarick

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....

Philip J. Storz

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,...

Theresa Paraschak

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...

Boyd Fenner

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...

Bernadine S. Gusditis

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...

Shirley

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...

Frank J. Dibuo

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...

Jean M. Michael

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...

Matthew Stouchko

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...

Jean Leandri

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,...

Florence Resetar

Sep 19, 2024

Florence Resetar, 88, of Swoyersville passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Allied Services Hospice Inpatient Unit, Wilkes-Barre. She was born September 8, 1936 in Swoyersville a daughter of the late Walter and Anna Jakon.

She was a 1954 graduate of Swoyersville High School and was formerly employed at Wyoming Area High School as...

George J. Kopack

Aug 21, 2024

George J. Kopack of Edwardsville passed away on August 21, 2024 just 10 days short of his 101st birthday.

He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was employed at the former International Color Printing Company and Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority.

George enjoyed hunting and fishing and shooting horseshoes. ...

Doris Jastremski

Aug 21, 2024

Doris A. Jastremski, life long resident of Ashley, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.

She will be buried with her family at Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township,

Funeral arrangement by the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Luzerne.

Peg

Aug 6, 2024

Margaret (Peg) Ruth Slusser, of Exeter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Allied Services Hospice Center in Wilkes-Barre surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 22, 1940 in Williamsport a daughter of the late John and Blanche Klopp Burton. She was a 1958 graduate of Wellsboro High School.

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Thomas J. Hrivnak

Jul 10, 2024

Thomas J. Hrivnak, 75, of Newport News, VA passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Tom was born in Kingston, PA to John and Mary (Tershak) Hrivnak. He was employed by the United Pants Company in Swoyersville, PA until he enlisted in the US Air Force in 1967. While in the AF, he worked in...

Janice K. Sweetra

Jun 18, 2024

Janice K. Sweetra, 69, of Shavertown passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at her home after a bravely fought battle with cancer.

Born in Methuen, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late John and Geraldine (Prall) Zemis. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne.

She graduated with a bachelor’s...

Sophie Zimniski

Jun 15, 2024

Sophie Zimniski, 96, of Luzerne, passed away on June 15, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains.

She was born in Pittsburgh and was employed in the local garment industry.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; sisters, Dolores and Loretta, and brother Fred.

Surviving are...

Larry

Jun 2, 2024

Vincent L. (Larry) Waslick, 84, of Exeter, passed away on June 2, 2024 at Commonwealth Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. He was born December 3, 1939 in Exeter a son of the late Vincent and Anna Uporsky Waslick.

He was a graduate of Exeter High School and was formerly employed as a machinist for a cigar factory. Later...

Bernard Solack

May 25, 2024

Bernard Solack, 91 of Luzerne passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2024. He was the loving husband of Joan Barilla Solack. Bernie and Joan just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in April.

Born August 18, 1932 he was the son of the late Ignatius and Sophia Wojcik Solack. He was a 1951 graduate...

Lawrence J. Summerlin

May 23, 2024

Lawrence J. Summerlin, 74, of Luzerne passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024 at Commonwealth Health Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, youngest of the late Lawrence and Eleanor (Conway) Summerlin.

He was a graduate of Thomas A. Edison HS, Elizabeth, NJ, class of 1968. He worked for McCarthy Tire Service in...