Current Obituaries

Jun 28, 2025

Joseph Rocco DelBalso, 86, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025.

Born August 16, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Daniel DelBalso, Sr. and Caroline Ciavarella DelBalso. Joe was a lifelong contributor to his family's business and community legacy.

From a young age, Joseph took an active role in the family business, beginning in the auto...

Jun 19, 2025

Gary Walter Sworen, 70, Mountain Top, entered the arms of our Lord on June 19, 2025, after fiercely fighting Parkinson's for decades.

Born in Duryea, he was the son of Walter & Mary Sworen. He graduated from Pittston Area High School, Luzerne County Community College, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, and the New York State Police Academy...

Jun 17, 2025

Ann Marie Leighton, Nancy, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 17, 2025.

Nancy was born on July 17 in Dunmore, PA to the late Thomas and Teresa Gilmartin Dougherty.

She was also predeceased by her husband, John (Jack) C. Leighton; her brother, Thomas; and her best friend and youngest son, Patrick, whom she cared for with special...

Jun 12, 2025

Mary E. Grourke, 73, of Bear Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Born October 12, 1951 in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Robert Vincent and Amelia Rose Sharkey Wiegner.

Mary was a graduate of West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School. She dedicated her life to caring for her family.

Mary enjoyed crafting and selling ceramics at local...

Jun 7, 2025

Stella Evan Yatko of Wilkes-Barre died peacefully in her sleep on June 7, 2025. She was 90 years old.



She was born in Lower Augusta, PA to Albert (Sr.) and Mary Hoffman. Whether known as Stella, "Sis," Mom, or Grandma, her signature smile, sunny demeanor, and never-wavering optimism created a positive, loving environment for her sons, grandchildren, family, friends, and anyone...

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

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