Current Obituaries

Jun 4, 2025

Margaret Anne Tosh Casty, Peggy, 90, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025.

Born May 9, 1935 in Plymouth she was a daughter of the late Eleanor Davies and William Tosh.

Peggy graduated from Meyers High School, where she was a head cheerleader and a member of the Glee Club. She was employed for a time as a teller at...

Jun 2, 2025

William T. Barnes, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Kingston on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Born November 6, 1956 in Towanda he was a son of Carolyn Case Barnes of Kingston and the late James H. Barnes.

Bill grew up in New Albany and graduated from Wyalusing High School, where he was an outstanding basketball player. He continued his education...

Jun 1, 2025

On June 1, 2025, Charles L Perez Sr., Charlie, was called home and into the arms of his Heavenly Father. He passed away in the care of Hospice at Allied Services Center City, Wilkes-Barre, with his adoring daughter at his side. Charles was the beloved son of the late Augustine Manuel Alonzo Perez & Catherine Stortz Perez.

Charles was born in...

May 29, 2025

Ed Mitchell, 77, was born on August 23, 1947, to Albert and Blanche Mitchell (née Buczkowski) in Brooklyn, N.Y. He lived there until 1957 when the family moved to Northeastern Pennsylvania. He attended St. Ann's High School in Freeland, from which he graduated in 1964. He graduated from the University of Scranton in 1968 with a degree in Political Science...

May 25, 2025

Joseph John Hornsby, 77, of Mountain Top, died on May 25, 2025.

Born July 11, 1947 in the Georgetown section of Wilkes-Barre Township he was a son of the late Eileen Mulligan Hornsby and Joseph John Hornsby.

The oldest of six siblings, Joe attended St. Joseph's Monastery grade school and later attended St. Mary's High School. Through the years, he remained in...

May 25, 2025

Lawrence J. Youngblood, III, formerly of Wilkes-Barre Township and most recently of Nanticoke, passed away on May 25, 2025.

Larry was born on January 16, 1962 and was a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, and attended both Penn State University and King's College.

Larry was employed by the Wilkes-Barre Area School District for several decades before his retirement.

Larry was preceded in...

May 25, 2025

Jeuris A. Sanchez Alvarez, 30, of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania died on May 25, 2025.

Born February 5, 1995 in the Dominican Republic he was a son of Juan A. Sanchez and Mery Alvarez.

Celebration of Jeuris's Life begins Wednesday, May 28, 2025 with visitation from 5 to 8 PM at McLaughlin's, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre. Burial will be in Maple Hill...

May 15, 2025

David Patrick Harden, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 15, 2025.

Born June 18, 1940 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Jennie Albert Reese.

David was a 1958 graduate of Saint Nicholas High School. Before retiring, he worked with the bricklayers' union at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Plant for thirty-five years.

His brother Willard...

May 11, 2025

Louise McDonald, 96, a longtime resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed into eternal life with her daughters at her bedside at home on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Born September 30, 1928 in Pittston she was a daughter of the late John and Irene Moffitt Joyce.

Raised in Pittston, Louise graduated from St. John's High School, after which she worked at the Comerford Theater in...

May 9, 2025

Ethan "Poobie" Jung was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the shadow of Pikes Peak, weighing just 2 pounds, 12 ounces. From his very first breath, he embodied resilience, a spirit that carried him through a life of purpose, compassion, and courage.

His childhood was shaped by adventure and change, living in Colorado, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Germany, and South Dakota....

May 3, 2025

Sandra Rebo, 77, a longtime resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Born April 11, 1948 in Buffalo, New York she was a daughter of the late James J. and Louise Davis.

Her husband, Gerald C. Rebo, died on July 5, 2015. A brother, James Davis, also preceded her in death.

Her...

Apr 29, 2025

Stephen P. Andrejko, 81, a longtime resident of Riverside Park in Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on April 29, 2025.

Born October 16, 1943 in Hanover Township he was a son of the late John J. and Viola Azarsky Andrejko.

Steve was a graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1962.

He honorably served our country as...

Apr 25, 2025

Theresa C Murphy, 96, of Wilkes Barre, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Born October 16, 1928 in Wilkes-Barre she was the daughter of the late Emil and Catherine Lyons Schappert.

A Saint Mary's High School graduate, Theresa dedicated many years to raising her family and later worked for the Pennsylvania Department of...

Apr 3, 2025

John Ross Tasker, III, Jack, 73, of Mountain Top, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Born July 21, 1951 in Wilkes-Barre he was the son of the late John and Marian May Tasker. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Tasker Wolsieffer.

A 1969 Meyers High School graduate, Jack earned his...

Mar 26, 2025

Feb 27, 2025

Tâm Ngoc Lê, 65, died Thursday, February 27, 2025, at his home in Wilkes-Barre. 

He was born on December 4, 1960, in Vietnam.

Surviving are his wife Van Nguyen; sons Roger, Ronald, Robert, and Ross Le; siblings Van, Ha, Vien, and Ngoc Le; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with family takes place at McLaughlin's, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre from 10 AM to...

Feb 26, 2025

Barbara French Drapiewski, 86, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025.

Born January 28, 1939 in Forty Fort she was a daughter of the late Cornelius and Anna O'Donnell French.

Barbara attended Forty Fort High School. Upon graduation, she worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance in Forty Fort. She went on to meet a handsome extrovert and former high school football star, Joe...

Feb 24, 2025

Joan Hartley Bottley, 93, a nearly lifelong Wilkes-Barre resident, died on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Born July 23, 1931 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Henry G. and Jessie Symons Hartley.

Joan was a proud member of the James M. Coughlin High School Class of 1949 and served on its reunion committee for many years. She continued her education...

Feb 18, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Marcia Rizzo, who left us on February 18, 2025, at the age of 89.

Born on February 4, 1936, Marcia led a whole life dedicated to her family, friends, and professional lives. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and grace.

Marcia Blanco Rizzo was born to Ramon Blanco and Edith Crowley Blanco...

Feb 4, 2025

James Adam Koneski, 81, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away in the presence of his loving family on February 4, 2025.

Born January 28, 1944 in Sugar Notch he was a son of the late Adam and Margaret Wegrzynowicz Koneski.

Jim graduated from Marymount High School and worked at Weis Markets for thirty years as a meat department manager before retiring.

Jim was an avid...