Obituaries

Nov 11, 2023

Bernard Kmieciak, 79, of Kingston passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

Born on November 13, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, he is the son of the late Brinley and Lottie (Swartz) Kmieciak.

Bernie was a graduate of Hanover High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Cuban missile crisis, displaying bravery and commitment to...

Nov 10, 2023

Karen (Behn) Nemeth Masley, 74, of Pittston passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, John Masley.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Lauranel Banks; stepsons, John and Jeffrey Masley; sisters, Laura DeBoer and husband Arlin, Marjorie Jennings and husband Kevin; granddaughter, Amelia Banks;...

Nov 10, 2023

At the age of "39 and holding", Roberta Lenore Bush continued her journey to find her peace on Friday, November 10, 2023. Assuredly, she is comforted and welcomed with love and open arms by her Savior.

Truly the sweetest human who ever walked this earth, she welcomed all with a gleaming smile, a twinkle in her eye,...

Nov 10, 2023

Lillian P. Barrows, South Abington Township, passed away at her home on Friday afternoon. She was preceded in death by Lynn G. Barrows, her husband of 62 years.

Born in South Abington Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred and L. Florence White Peck. She graduated with honors from Abington Heights in 1956 and...

Nov 9, 2023

Paul G. James Jr., 72 years old of Tunkhannock, PA passed away surrounded by his family on the morning of November 9, 2023 at Robert Packer Hospital.

Paul was the son of the late Shirley Maclaney-James and Paul G. James. He was born at Nanticoke General Hospital. Raised as the oldest of 3 boys on a dairy farm in Red...

Nov 8, 2023

Agnes Jean (Bartlett) Abbey was born on July 10, 1931 to Albert and Eva Bartlett. Agnes was one of seven children; her brothers were Albert, Robert, Kenny, and her sisters were Annabelle, Fern, and Jeanette. Many fond memories were made on the family farm through the years.

Agnes was married to the love of her life, Ray Abbey, and they...

Nov 5, 2023

Dorothy Muller of Clarks Summit, PA passed peacefully on Sunday, Nov 5 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Raymond J. Muller.

Born on Staten Island, New York, Dorothy lived in Sayreville, NJ before moving to PA in 1984. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Benjamin...

Nov 4, 2023

Bertha Jean Stone, 70, of Scranton passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at home. She is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Ronald Stone in 2020.

Born on November 30, 1952 in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Glen and Sylvia (Fowler) Rosengrant.

She was a graduate of Montrose High School. She was a compassionate...

Oct 31, 2023

Charles A. Lasher, 84, of Dallas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the Meadows Manor, Dallas. He is preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Geraldine Lasher in 2006.

Born on February 16, 1939 in Wilkes-Barre, he is the son of the late Reuel and Mary (Neyhard) Lasher.

He was a graduate of Dallas Township...

Oct 30, 2023

James Mitchell, 62, of South Abington Township, died on Monday due to injuries sustained in a fire at his home. He was the widower of Lynn Zawicki Mitchell. The couple had been married 14 years prior to her death in 2015.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late James Edward and...

Oct 28, 2023

Dennis Everitt, 81, of Monroe Township passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at River View Nursing Home, Wilkes-Barre. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Margaret (Humenansky) Everitt in 2018.

Born on August 15, 1942 in Bloomsburg, he is the son of the late Bruce and Frances (Shultz) Everitt.

Dennis was a 1962 graduate of Tunkhannock...

Oct 27, 2023

John Nonnemacher, 76, of Jenningsville passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Highlands Healthcare, LaPorte.

Born on October 9, 1947 in Jenningsville, he is the son of the late Howell Nonnemacher and Amy (Stevens) Nonnemacher

John graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1965. Following his education, he embarked on a remarkable career that spanned several...

Oct 27, 2023

Albert A. Paolucci Jr., Clarks Summit died Friday at the Geisinger Community Medical Center. He was the widower of Theresa Devaney.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of Ann Louise Paolucci and the late Albert Paolucci Sr. Al was an avid motorcyclist who loved the open road. He enjoyed watching movies, especially westerns, listening to rock...

Oct 26, 2023

Anthony Paul DeAngelo, 83 years old, formerly of Ocala, Florida passed away on October 26, 2023.

Anthony was born September 26, 1940 in West Pittston, PA to his parents, Paul and Josephine DeAngelo. He was married for 55 years to Jean (Zavada) DeAngelo, had three children, including Kim, Paul, and Guy, and four grandchildren.

Anthony's...

Oct 26, 2023

Janet Mae Taylor,  age  91, of Waverly, passed away peacefully on October 26 at the Oakridge Nursing Facility in Taylor, Pa. Her  husband of 68 years, Dr. Charles W. Taylor Jr. D.M.D., was by her side.

Born June 14,1932  in Harrisburg Pa, she was the daughter of the late Charles O. A. and Evelyn M. Smith Miller....

Oct 24, 2023

Genna Wilson, 97, of Falls passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday night, surrounded by her caregivers. She was preceded in death in 2021 by her husband, Calvin Wilson.

Born in Wallington, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late John and Caroline Paluszek. She was a 1948 graduate of Hackensack School of Nursing. Prior to...

Oct 23, 2023

Louis Eric "Rick" DeVirgilis, of Clarks Summit, passed away after a short illness on Monday evening October 23rd at Scranton's Geisinger CMC.

Born in Scranton in 1942, he was the son of the late Lewis and Ethel Borne DeVirgilis.  Before enlisting in the US Air Force he attended Scranton Central High School. In 1963, he co-founded D...

Oct 20, 2023

Wallace William Ruiz, 94, passed away in his family home in Tunkhannock, on Friday Oct. 20, 2023.

Wally was born on Dec. 3, 1928, to his mother, Constanza Ramirez and his father, Alvaro Ruiz in the Bronx, N.Y.. His parents having divorced, Wally was raised by his adoring mother.

Wally enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 17 in 1945....

Oct 20, 2023

David W. James, 90, of South Abington Township died peacefully at his home on Friday, surrounded by his family. Ann, his loving wife of 35 years, passed away in 2017. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Chester and Mary James. He was a member of the first graduating class of the new Clarks Summit High...

Oct 19, 2023

Judith R. Stevens, 81, of Clarks Summit, went to be with Jesus on October 19th.

She will be missed by her husband, Lowell B. Stevens, children, grandchildren, and extended family and friends.

Interment was held at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Waverly.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services,...