Current Obituaries

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...

Jan 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Yourglivch on January 24, 2025.

The loss of Janet will be felt by the many she touched over decades of selfless devotion. But her wisdom and love will far outlast the pain of her passing.

Born April 25, 1935 in Wilkes-Barre, Janet was a daughter of the late Henry and...

Jan 18, 2025

Robert C Williams, Sr. passed away on January 18, 2025. He was 95.

The only child of Louise Turner and Robert J. Williams, he was born in Wilkes-Barre in 1929. He was a graduate of Elmer L. Meyers High School, and Penn State with an associate's degree in business administration. 

A member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Bob attained the rank of...

Jan 16, 2025

Diana W. Morgan, 86, of Wilkes-Barre, was called home to the Lord on January 16, 2025, after a brief illness. She died peacefully with her son Dave, daughter-in-law Julie, and sister Maxine by her side.

Born January 1, 1939 in Ashley she was a daughter of the late Hugh W. and Charlotte Medallis Williams. Diana graduated from Ashley High School and...

Jan 15, 2025

Thomas J. MacFarland Jr, 61, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025.

Born September 12, 1963, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Mary Louise Mulligan MacFarland.

Tommy grew up in Park Place, graduated from Bishop O'Reilly High School, and attended Kings College. He worked for Ingersoll Rand in Pennsylvania and briefly in Roanoke, Virginia. He specialized...

Jan 14, 2025

Helen Marie Tinsley of Glen Summit died on January 14, 2025.

Born March 10, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Mollie Green Tinsley and Thomas Vincent Tinsley.

A 1955 graduate of Wyoming Seminary, Helen entered a five-year program at Mercy Hospital and College Misericordia to achieve her dream of becoming a pediatric nurse.

Helen worked at hospitals in New...

Jan 7, 2025

Joseph C. Lang, 100, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025.

Born December 30, 1924 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Joseph C. and Florence Griesmer Lang.

A graduate of E.L. Meyers High School, he served our country honorably as a soldier of the Army during World War II. He fought in the Germany, Northern France, and...

Dec 31, 2024

John J. Elias, 91, of Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Allied Services Meade Street Hospice.

He was born in Wilkes-Barre on February 23, 1933, a son of the late Anthony and Celia Andary Elias. Jack was a 1950 graduate of E.L. Meyers High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Thanks to the...