OBITUARY LISTING

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Mar 21, 2023

James P. West, of Shavertown, passed peacefully into eternal life on March 21, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown following a brief illness. He was born in Wilkes-Barre a son of the late John and Anna West. A 1959 graduate of West Side Central Catholic High School he entered the Air Force in 1960 and served until 1964....

Mar 20, 2023

Clement J. “Ned” Yuhas, 83, of Luzerne passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. He was born September 24, 1939 in Swoyersville a son of the late Joseph and Mary Yuhas.

Ned attended Swoyersville High School and served in the US Army, 24th Infantry Division in Germany. He retired from...

Mar 3, 2023

Edward A. Wasilauski, 86, of Shavertown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday March 3,2023. At the time of his passing, his family was at his side.

He was born on November 28, 1936, in Kingston, a son of the late Anthony and Julia (Zelinsky) Wasilauski. He was a...

Feb 5, 2023

Cecelia M. Geisinger, 81, of Luzerne, passed away on February 5, 2023 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born October 5, 1941 in Luzerne a daughter of the late John and Hazel Rielly Pope. She attended Luzerne High School and was formerly employed at West Side Sewing and Heffron’s Mini Market.

Cecelia always had a...

Dec 15, 2022

Charles (Charlie) Palmentere, 76, of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at home. He was born November 18, 1946, in Swoyersville and was the son of the late Peter and Josephine Palmentere.

Charlie grew up in Swoyersville, and attended Swoyerville High School. After high school, Charlie had multiple careers including the garment...

Nov 11, 2022

John J. Zimniski, 95, of Luzerne, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He was born January 7, 1927 in Luzerne a son of Joseph and Ann Zimniski. He was a graduate of Luzerne High School and was an Army veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater.

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Nov 8, 2022

Paul J. Sheehan, Sr., 75, of Snoqualmie, WA (previously resided in Centreville, MD) passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Born in Kingston, PA, and a native of Luzerne, PA, Paul graduated in 1965 from West Side Central Catholic High School, Kingston.

After graduating from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA with a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Oct 29, 2022

Dorothy S. Blannard, 81, of West Wyoming passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. She was born January 19, 1941 in Wilkes-Barre a daughter of the late Donald and Catherine Evans Payne.

A 1958 graduate of Luzerne High School with high honors she was employed by the Social Security Administration...

Oct 20, 2022

Charles J. Fronczkiewicz

Did you hear the one about a priest, a rabbi and a minister? If you did, you probably heard it from “Charlie,” who was a master at telling a good joke.

Much to our great sadness, Charlie Fronczkiewicz, 74, a lifelong resident of Luzerne, recently passed away, surrounded...

Oct 14, 2022

Martin A. Federici, Sr., of Luzerne passed away on October 14, 2022 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He was born in Luzerne a son of Peter and Helen Mandycz Federici and was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School.

He was formerly employed at Luzerne Products, Owens Illinois and also worked with his brother, Thomas...

Oct 12, 2022

Irene Finley, 94, formally of Luzerne passed away on Wednesday October 12, 2022 at Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing in Wilkes-Barre.

A lifelong resident of Luzerne, Irene was born December 18, 1927 to the late Stephen and Rose Lazar Syroid. Irene was a 1945 graduate of Luzerne High School and was employed by several...

Oct 8, 2022

Vincent (Bill) Quather, of Luzerne passed into eternal life on October 8, 2022. A life long resident of Luzerne Vince was a member of Holy Family Parish.

He was a graduate of Luzerne High School and also King’s College, class of 1951.  Upon graduation from King’s he was employed by Office of Price Stabilization, Washington,...