OBITUARY LISTING

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...

Joseph A. Petrasek

May 22, 2024

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Joseph A. Petrasek 92, of Luzerne Pennsylvania passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Maple Ridge Health Care Center in Kingston.

Joseph was born in Luzerne, Pennsylvania on April 10, 1932, son of the late John and Mary Begany Petrasek. He was a graduate of Luzerne High School, class of 1950 and...

Maryalice O'Donnell

May 13, 2024

MaryAlice O’Donnell, 71, of Luzerne, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Commonwealth Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. She was born June 8, 1952 in Kingston a daughter of Mary James and the late John James.

MaryAlice was formerly employed at Price Chopper and Shelley’s Pizza. She was a huge Elvis fan and enjoyed playing games on...

Robert C. Swartz

May 4, 2024

Robert Calvin Swartz 95, formerly of Luzerne, passed away at home in Avoca Saturday May 4, 2024.

Born in Snow Shoe, PA, he was the eldest son of the late James and Carrie Swartz. He enlisted into the United States

Army in 1946 and was Honorably discharged in 1950. Prior to his retirement...

Anna Mae Reilly

Apr 29, 2024

Anna Mae Reilly, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away on April 29, 2024 at 97 years old.

She was born March 2, 1927 in Luzerne to the late James and Anna Tregan. Anna Mae married her true love, Michael Reilly in 1946.

She was a remarkable woman who dedicated...

Leonard Scupski

Apr 4, 2024

Leonard D. Scupski, 89, passed away April 4, 2024. He was the son of the late John and Helen Scupski.

Len was born in Wilkes-Barre Township. He attended St. Joseph's Elementary school and graduated from Wilkes-Barre Township High School. He furthered his education at Luzerne County Community College and graduated from King's College, Wilkes-Barre.

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Rita M. Martin

Feb 24, 2024

Rita M. Martin passed away on Saturday, February 24th at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center in Scranton. In two months she would have celebrated her 100th birthday.

Born in 1924 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Rita was the daughter of Lawrence and Barbara Kaiser Dress. She was the second oldest of ten children. Her education was completed...

Antoinette M. Galdon

Feb 16, 2024

Antoinette (Toni) M. Galdon, formerly of Kingston passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. She was born August 3, 1929 in Courtdale, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Pallotti DeZorzi.

Toni was a 1948 graduate of St. Cecelia’s High School, and a 1950 graduate of the the Parkard Secretarial School in New York...

Andrew Pastula

Jan 8, 2024

Andrew Pastula, 89, of Swoyersville, passed away on January 8, 2024 at Country Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center in Bethlehem. Andy recently moved to Bethlehem with Elaine, his wife of 58 years, to live at The Vero at Bethlehem.

Andy was the son of John and Anna (Timko) Pastula and is predeceased by siblings Lillian...

Dianne Saia

Jan 7, 2024

Dianne Suzanne Saia (Krasniak), 73, of West Pittston, PA, passed peacefully from this life to the next, January 7, 2024, following a brief battle with lung cancer and a rapid decline in health.

Dianne was born January 20, 1950 to the late Leon and Marie Krasniak. She spent her childhood in Luzerne, PA, and graduated...

Christine H. Blight

Jan 1, 2024

Christine H. Blight, of Luzerne passed away on January 1, 2024.

Surviving are her husband, Thomas J. Blight; sons, Thomas and Brian; 3 grandchildren, Carlyn, Christian, Olivia.

Private funeral services will be held.

Denise M. Kazmierski

Dec 21, 2023

Denise M. Kazmierski, 70 of Kingston passed away on December 21, 2023 at her home. She was born in Glen Lyon the daughter of the late Leonard and Celia Kush Kazmierski.

Surviving is her brother, Ron Kazmierski, South Carolina

Private funeral services will be held.

Audrey A. Simonovich

Dec 21, 2023

The world lost a little bit of its warmth when Audrey Ann Simonovich, 95, passed away on December 21, 2023, in her childhood home, surrounded by family.

Audrey was born on May 22, 1928, in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, to the late Michael and Tillie Zimnisky. She graduated from Luzerne High School in 1946 and then attended...

Thomas J. Kukosky

Nov 22, 2023

Thomas J. Kukosky, 80, of Luzerne, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Maple Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Kingston. He was born March 1, 1943 in Kingston a son of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Calenda Kukosky. He was a 1960 graduate of Larksville High School and served in the Navy for three years aboard the USS Nantahala.

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William J. Gunshore

Nov 15, 2023

William J. Gunshore, 90, of Luzerne passed away peacefully Wednesday evening at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, the son of Frank and Mary (Gaduski) Gunshore. He attended St. Michael’s School in Hoban Heights where he excelled in both academics and sports.

During his life Bill was employed by Nelson’s Furniture,...

Maryann A. Gugliotti

Aug 15, 2023

Maryann A. Gugliotti, 93, of Luzerne, passed away on August 15, 2023 at Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre. She was born December 20, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Joseph Zier and Mary (Pietrzak) Zier. She was a graduate of Luzerne High School and spent many years in the garment industry. Maryann was also employed by Pocono Downs since...