OBITUARY LISTING

Sep 27, 2022

Edward P. Fronzoni, Sr., of Clearwater, Florida and formerly of Mountain Top passed away on September 27, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Plains Township. He was born February 5, 1936, son of the late Jules and Margaret Fronzoni.

A graduate of Larksville High School, Ed was employed as a truck driver for many years working...

Sep 14, 2022

Matilda (Tillie) Rita Moreck RN

Matilda Moreck, 97, formerly of Cooper Street, Courtdale, passed away with her daughter Maureen at her bedside on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Wesley Village, Pittston, PA, after a short illness. She was recently a resident of The Village at Greenbriar, Dallas, PA. She was the widow of the late...

Aug 22, 2022

Marcella “Dolly” Mazaika Marcella A. (Nevadonski) Mazaika, wife of the late Felix Mazaika, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 22, 2022. Dolly lived 85 wonderful years as a life-long resident of Luzerne. She was a member of St. Ann’s Altar and Rosary Society and was formerly employed in the garment industry at Carmen Dress. She also...

Aug 16, 2022

Joseph Stevens, 86, of Luzerne passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving wife and his twin brother at his bedside. He was born March 6, 1936 at Nesbitt Hospital in Kingston a son to Vita and Antonio Stancanpono. Joe was a great father, husband and grandpa who always worked hard to provide the...

Aug 7, 2022

Dolores Sennick, 82, of Kingston, passed into eternal life on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Born on July 21, 1940 in Wilkes-Barre Dolores was the daughter of the late Mary Ella Fonzo Kalish. She was raised in Luzerne and graduated from the former Central Catholic High School in Kingston, Class of 1957. Her beloved husband was the late William Sennick....

Jul 23, 2022

John A. Achuff, 74, of Newberry Estates, Dallas, loving husband, father, and grandfather entered into eternal rest on July 23, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Louis and Marguerite Achuff. He was educated in the Dallas schools and graduated from Dallas High School, Class of 1966. John worked...

Jul 4, 2022

Maybeth Nieczykowski, 64, of Luzerne died Monday, July 4th, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 8, 1957 to Anthony Iorio and Elizabeth Iorio of Luzerne. She attended Wyoming Valley West School District and graduated in 1975. After graduating, she worked in the pants factory and then had several jobs in restaurants throughout the area before retiring....

Jun 30, 2022

Audrey Welnoski, 84, of Dallas passed away on June 30, 2022. She was born August 16, 1937 in Nanticoke a daughter of the late Conrad and Anna Benkowski Welnoski. Audrey formerly resided in Ashley and Kingston and was employed as a secretary for many years. She was preceded in death by her brother. Private interment services will be held...

Jun 24, 2022

James P. O’Gorman III, son of the late James P. O’Gorman Jr. and Helen Dauksis O’Gorman passed away peacefully in the care of Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre on June 24, 2022. He loved being around family, biking, hiking, and kayaking. He and Maryann loved trips to and around the New York wineries and watching the elk in DuBois....

Jun 18, 2022

Mary Wideman, 95, formerly of Luzerne passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Allied Center City Nursing Facility where she resided for the past few years. She was born June 2, 1927 a daughter of the late Steven and Mary Luksic Wooditch. She was a graduate of Luzerne High School and Wyoming Seminary Dean School of Business. Mary...

Jun 2, 2022

ohn J. Resetar, 63, of Kingston, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born July 24, 1958 in Carbondale a son of Florence (Jakon) Resetar and the late Peter Resetar. He was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School and was employed as a landscaper for 35 years. John was a Pittsburgh...

Jun 1, 2022

Bebiane M Atiyeh , 84, of Sweet Valley passed away on June 1, 2022 with her family by her side after a brief illness. Bebiane Marie Charette was born on May 27,1938 in Maniwaki, Quebec, Canada the daughter of the late Marguette and Adolphe Charette. She was one of 11 children including Augustine, Paulette, Gaetan, Isabelle, Eugene, Henri, Suzanne,...

May 28, 2022

Thomas J. Tonkin, 55, of Luzerne, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 23, 1967 in Manchester, CT, a son of the late Albert and Doris Tonkin. He was a 1985 graduate of Wyoming Area High School. Tom enjoyed being with his family, playing with his pet dogs...

May 28, 2022

Linda J. Lazarowicz, 71, of Larksville passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born July 17, 1950 a daughter of the late Robert and Vicki Doman. A graduate of Larksville High School she was employed as a licensed practical nurse. Surviving are her sons, John Lazarowicz, Kevin Lazarowicz; grandchildren; siblings Butch Doman, Diane...

May 14, 2022

James Barber, 65, of Kingston passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home. He was born November 5, 1956 in Luzerne a son of the late Harold and Dorothy Pollock Barber. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Harold Barber, Esther Anderson, Geraldine Roote, Margaret Dennis, Dorothy Gruver. Surviving are his sister, Judith Casey, Plymouth; brothers,...

May 11, 2022

Margaret Pamela Connor Our beloved “Auntie Pam” passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1944 and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a graduate of Abington Heights High School in 1963 and went on to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a...

Apr 9, 2022

Jeanne Shuella, 80, passed away on April 9, 2022, due to illness. She was a resident of Kingston Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Hann of Forty Fort, her brothers, Charles Hann, Jr., Raymond Hann, and William Hann, and her former husband, Thomas Shuella. Jeanne is survived by her children, Joseph...

Apr 8, 2022

M. Joyce Doyne of Luzerne beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt , neighbor and friend passed away peacefully early Friday morning, April the 8th after a long, but valiant battle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eleanor and Bill Karlotski of Luzerne, her sister Jess and brother in law John Wayne. She will be sadly missed by...

Feb 23, 2022

Robert A. Kerdesky, 76, of Luzerne passed away on February 23, 2022. He was born January 6, 1946 in Luzerne a son of the late Peter and Pauline Kerdesky. A graduate of Luzerne High School he formerly worked at Muskin Pools, and later was employed for Luzerne Optical. He enjoyed being in the outdoors fishing and hunting. Surviving are...

Feb 16, 2022

Dolores Opsitos, 94, of Swoyersville, passed away on February 16, 2022 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born February 11, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late Fred Maletta and Maria Grizinski. Dolores and her husband Michael raised their children in Swoyersville. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael; sisters Nancy Tirpak, Madeline Gruver, Carmella...