OBITUARY LISTING

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...

Michael F. Cunius, Sr.

Aug 5, 2023

Michael F. Cunius Sr., 71, of Swoyersville, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Commonwealth Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Luzerne on February 12, 1952 a son of the late Frank and Ann Marie Sullivan Cunius.

For many years, he worked alongside his brothers, John (Pee Wee) and Frank, at Cunius Brothers Woodworking...

Bernard J. Hudanick

Jul 15, 2023

Bernard J. Hudanick, 90, of Swoyersville, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Allied Services Hospice Unit, Wilkes-Barre.

Private funeral services will be held.

Harvey Smyth

Jun 17, 2023

Harvey Smyth, beloved father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 17th in Pittston. He was born on August 2nd 1967. Harvey was a devoted father and a respected member of his communities. He is survived by his loving daughter, Marissa Smyth.

Harvey graduated from Pocono Mountain High School in 1987. Harvey was...

Maureen C. Feddock

Jun 10, 2023

Maureen C. Feddock, of Luzerne, passed away on June 10, 2023.

She was born on August 16, 1957 in Kingston to the late Stanley and Helen Feddock of Larksville. As a girl at St. Hedwig's, she developed a deep faith in the Catholic religion and several lifelong friendships. In 1975, Maureen graduated from Wyoming Valley...

Heather O'Gorman

May 15, 2023

Heather Frances Whittaker O’Gorman, 61, of Pringle, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2023.

Heather was predeceased by her father, Kenneth Whittaker. She is survived by her husband, James P. O’Gorman IV, and her daughter Aimee Cheryl Cooney [Chad Cooney]. She is also survived by her mother Cheryl Tuckerman [Bruce Tuckerman], and her...

Barbara A. Peters

May 11, 2023

Barbara Ann (Yaglowski) Peters, age 75, of Luzerne, peacefully passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Kingston on June 2, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Florence (Krasniak) Yaglowski. Barbara graduated from Luzerne High School in 1965 then went on to attend and graduate nursing school,...

Anna Marie Kolaski

Apr 25, 2023

Anna Marie Kolaski, 81, of Kingston and formerly of Luzerne passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the PAM Specialty Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. She was born February 15, 1942 in Luzerne a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Kowalik Zuba. A 1960 graduate of Luzerne High School she was employed for United Pants Factory for 35 years and...

Stephen J. Krulick

Mar 24, 2023

With heavy hearts family and friends mourn the passing of Stephen (Stevo) Krulick, 67, of Swoyersville into the hands of the Lord on Friday, March 24, 2023.

He was born in Pittston on December 30, 1955 and was the son of the late Emery and Anna Letinski Krulick of Exeter.

An...