Current Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wilkes-Barre, PA, Luzerne County, & Surrounding Areas
Kathleen Mimnaugh Stetler
Feb 14, 2026
Kathleen Mimnaugh Stetler, 66, of Palmerton, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Born December 21, 1959 in Colonia, New Jersey she was a daughter of the late John F. and Carol Ann McLoughlin Mimnaugh.
A loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, Kathy dedicated her life to raising her family and working with the children of others while teaching at daycares and...
Joseph G. Sakelaridos
Feb 15, 2026
Joseph Sakelaridos, Joe Sak, 84, of Sugar Notch and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on February 15, 2026.
Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Joe was a son of the late Michael and Anna Casper Sakelaridos.
A lifelong member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Joe’s faith and heritage were central to who he was. He was a proud graduate of Meyers High School,...
Rita Thomas
Jan 21, 2026
Rita Shea Thomas, 87, a longtime resident of Kingston, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Born April 10, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Leo and Mary Farrell Shea.
Rita was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School and retired after many years as a seamstress in the local garment industry.
Rita was devoted to God, to her...
Donna B. McLaughlin, O.D.
Jan 13, 2026
Dr. Donna Biernacki McLaughlin, 70, of Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family at her home on January 13th.
Donna was born on February 5, 1955, in Ashley to Alice and Dr. John Biernacki. She was the devoted wife of Dr. William McLaughlin Jr. for forty-six years, with whom she built a beautiful life. She was...
Mary Patricia Rundle
Jan 1, 2026
Mary Patricia Rundle, 80, of Mountain Top, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on January 1, 2026.
Born November 23, 1945 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Donald Philip and Mary Agnes Elmy Dailey.
Mary retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center after thirty-nine years as a nursing assistant and eligibility clerk.
Mary enjoyed...
Betty Jane Toole
Dec 31, 2025
Betty Jane Toole passed away in the presence of her loving family on December 31, 2025, one day shy of her 91st birthday.
Born in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Flynn Mullen.
Betty Jane graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in 1952. Thereafter, she began employment as a valued member of the trust department at Second...
Mary Louise Hoolick
Dec 27, 2025
Mary Louise Ward Hoolick, 96, a longtime resident of Lower Askam, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Born December 22, 1929 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Joseph Aloysius and Catherine Sweeney Ward.
She was a graduate of Saint Mary’s High School in Wilkes-Barre.
Mary Louise was employed as a bookkeeper at the J.B. Post Company where she...
Judith Lea Smith
Dec 27, 2025
Judith Lea Smith, "Judy", 83, of Wilkes-Barre, unexpectedly passed away at home on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Born October 21, 1942 in Wilkes-Barre she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ann Jackson.
Judy was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School, Class of 1960.
Judy worked for Bell Telephone, Telephone Answering Service, and Mercy Hospital. She was a 'lunch lady' at...
Donald D. McFadden
Dec 26, 2025
Attorney Donald Douglas McFadden, 93, of Orchard West, Newberry Estate, Dallas, died Friday morning at home.
Born August 14, 1932 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Frederick and Bridget (Bertha) McAndrew McFadden.
Don attended Girard College in Philadelphia through 9th grade and graduated from GAR High School in 1950, where he lettered in football, wrestling, and track, and served...
Kathleen Kennedy Graham
Dec 17, 2025
Kathleen T. Graham, Kathy, 79, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away in the presence of her loving family at home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Born March 29, 1946 in Wilkes-Barre she was the daughter of the late Charles and Kathleen Dunnigan Kennedy.
Kathleen was a graduate of Saint Therese's School, Saint Mary's High School, and Empire Beauty School in Wilkes-Barre.
A homemaker mostly, Kathy...
Christine Ann Balberchak
Dec 7, 2025
Christine Ann Balberchak, 67, of Washington Square in Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Born in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Daniel J. Balberchak, Sr. and Phyllis (Brushkoski) Balberchak.
Christine was raised in Swoyersville and Nanticoke, graduated from John S. Fine High School in 1976, and later resided in...
Jean Doran
Nov 25, 2025
Jean A. Doran, 77, of Hanover Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Born December 9, 1947 in Hanover Township she was a daughter of the late Henry and Anna Sabalesky Doran.
A 1965 graduate of Hanover High School, Jean earned her degree from Wilkes University in 1969.
Jean embarked on a career in retail sales with Fowler, Dick, & Walker's The...
John H. Doran
Nov 8, 2025
Attorney John H. Doran, 89, of Hanover Township, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Born December 13, 1935 in Hanover Township he was a son of the late Henry and Anna Sabalesky Doran.
John spent his youth working on the family dairy farm. He graduated from Hanover High School in the Class of 1953. John continued his education at Wilkes University,...
Diane T. Policare
Oct 30, 2025
Diane T. Policare, 87, of Washington Square in Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Born April 2, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Teresa Diana Zambetti.
Diane was a proud graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School and served on her class reunion committee. Her love for classical music in her youth led her to...
Robert C. Hoban
Oct 29, 2025
Robert C. Hoban, 75, of Bear Creek, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Born April 11, 1950 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Robert C. and Ruth Smith Hoban.
A 1968 graduate of Hanover High School, Rob continued his education for professional licensure throughout his career as an insurance agent...
William A. Denion
Oct 1, 2025
Billy Denion, a beloved son, brother, and friend to all, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025. He was 63.
Born William A. Denion on December 5, 1961 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late William F. and Kathleen Brennan Denion.
Billy received his early education at Mackin School and graduated from Meyers High School. He then worked at United...
Richard A. Holodick
Sep 26, 2025
Richard Holodick, a beloved father, grandfather, educator, electrician, photographer, and storyteller, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on August 26, 1937, Richard lived a vibrant life marked by a passion for learning, creating, traveling, and uplifting those around him.
A proud alumnus of both Penn State University and Colorado State University, Richard earned his...
Ralph J. Graham
Sep 25, 2025
Ralph J. Graham, Art, 79, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away in the presence of his loving family on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Born July 27, 1946 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late William J. and Lucy Coviello Graham.
Ralph was a graduate of Holy Savior School and Wilkes-Barre Township High School.
A carpenter by trade, Ralph was a multi-talented builder and...
William Benjamin Morris
Sep 19, 2025
William Benjamin Morris, 77, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on September 19, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Plains Township, after a brief illness.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 21, 1948, Bill was the son of the late James Morris and Catherine (Tibbett) Morris. He graduated from E.L. Meyers High School, Class of 1965, earned his bachelor's degree from Wilkes University, and later...
Rev. George A. Jeffrey
Sep 17, 2025
Reverend George A. Jeffrey, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Father Jeffrey, son of the late Raymond B. Jeffrey and Alma Sharkey Jeffrey, was born in Pittston on September 27, 1939. He graduated from Scranton Preparatory School, Scranton, and attended St. Jerome College, Kitchener, Ontario. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Saint Bonaventure University, Olean, New York....
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