Current Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wilkes-Barre, PA, Luzerne County, & Surrounding Areas
Eleanor Josephine Loftus
Sep 9, 2024
Eleanor Loftus, 97, of Wilkes-Barre and York, passed into the Hands of the Lord on September 9, 2024.
Born September 1, 1927 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Kuhl.
A Saint Nicholas High School graduate, Eleanor worked in the garment industry until retiring early to care for her ailing mother.
Eleanor was a devout member of the...
Theodora 'Teddi' Janosov
Sep 7, 2024
Theodora Stempien Janosov,76, passed away with her friends at her side at her home on Saturday afternoon, September 7, 2024.
Her grandparents lovingly raised Teddi in Nanticoke, and she graduated from Greater Nanticoke Area High School. She made Sheatown her home with her best friend and husband, Robert Janosov until he died in 2005.
Teddi worked at Luzerne County Community College for...
Paul L. Donnelly
Sep 3, 2024
Paul L. Donnelly, 94, a former longtime resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed away in the presence of his family at his home in Kingston on September 3, 2024.
Born September 12, 1929 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Thomas J. and Ella Casey Donnelly.
Paul served our country honorably as a Sergeant of the Army during the Korean War.
Before his...
Anthony M. Smith, Sr.
Aug 25, 2024
Anthony Michael Smith, Sr, 75, of Forty Fort, died on August 25, 2024.
Born August 19, 1949 in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia he was a son of the late Lawrence Smith and Theresa Amoratis Smith.
Anthony graduated from Bok Technical High School in Philadelphia where he studied optometry. He served in the Army from 1968 to 1974, and was awarded the...
Edwin R. Nash
Aug 21, 2024
Edwin R. Nash, Rusty, 87, of Wilkes-Barre and formerly of Lee Park, Hanover Township, passed away on August 21, 2024.
Born September 24, 1936 in Hanover Township he was a son of the late Michael and Dorothy Robins Nash.
A 1954 Hanover Township Memorial High School graduate, Rusty joined the United States Army and proudly served our country in Korea and Japan...
Mary Ellen McGinley
Aug 18, 2024
Mary Ellen McGinley, 80, a proud lifelong resident of the Heights section of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Sunday, August 18th.
Mary Ellen graduated from G.A.R. Memorial High School, Class of 1962, where she was crowned the Shamrock Queen. She loved rooting for her Grenadiers many years after she graduated, and two generations...
Harry "Skip" Whitman
Aug 15, 2024
Harry "Skip" Whitman, 67, a lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on August 15, 2024.
Born January 4, 1957 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Harry and Marguerite Garrahan Whitman.
A 1975 E.L. Meyers High School graduate, Skip was a truck driver for Luzerne County for many years before retiring in 2019.
Skip was an enthusiastic fisherman. He was an...
Gary M. Muirhead
Aug 14, 2024
Gary M. Muirhead, 72, of Kingston, passed away on August 14, 2024, after a brief illness.
Born January 14, 1952 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Marie T. Dugan Muirhead.
His brother, Joseph Muirhead, died on July 10, 2007.
His sister, Ann Marie Rodriquez and several nieces and nephews will miss him very much.
Gary's family will celebrate...
Phyllis Monda
Aug 13, 2024
With heavy hearts and fond memories, we announce the passing of Phyllis Monda, a vibrant soul whose laughter and kindness touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Phyllis departed this world on August 13, 2024, at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy of joy, love, and an irrepressible spirit that defined her life.
Born on February 2, 1961, in...
Ann Evans
Aug 12, 2024
Ann Evans, 95, a longtime resident of Kingston, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Born September 20, 1928 in Olean, New York she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Georgia Conley Luntz.
Ann earned her bachelor's degree from Saint Bonaventure University, where she met the love of her life, fellow student George R....
Thomas C. Sheridan
Aug 8, 2024
Thomas C. Sheridan of Wilkes-Barre passed away following an illness on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
Born February 7, 1961 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Rita T. Sheridan.
A G.A.R. High School graduate, Tom proudly served our county and retired from the Marine Corps. He was a former employee of Bridon American Corp.
Tom enjoyed fishing, playing baseball, and watching...
Shirley Weidow
Aug 6, 2024
Shirley Weidow, 90, a longtime resident of Wilkes-Barre, has gone to be with her husband of seventy-three years, Harry, who passed away on September 25, 2023.
Her daughter, Debbie, will miss her very much.
Debbie is grateful for the loving, compassionate care Shirley received from her caretakers at Allied Services Center City and the staff of Allied Hospice Care.
Celebration of Shirley's Life...
Angel Gabriel Quinones
Jul 26, 2024
Angel Gabriel Quinones, 36, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away following a lengthy illness on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Born August 9, 1987 in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of Sandra Crawbuck Quinones and Angel Quinones.
An E.L. Meyers High School graduate, Angel continued his education at Luzerne County Community College.
Angel was always true to who he was and enjoyed making people...
Barbara Johnson Burke
Jul 19, 2024
Barbara J. Burke, 88, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family at her home in Wilkes-Barre on July 19, 2024.
Born January 3, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Ehtel King Johnson.
Barbara was married to James R. Burke, and they started their family in Brooklyn before moving to Pennsylvania. They...
Sally Boyle Barrett
Jul 16, 2024
Sally Boyle Barrett passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was almost 93 years old.
Sally was the youngest of seven children born to James J. and Anna Ell Boyle and was the last remaining member of her immediate family.
Sally grew up in Wilkes-Barre and lived in several states while raising her family. She had excellent writing skills and worked...
Robert Malesky
Jul 14, 2024
Robert Malesky, 70, of Mountain Top, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Born July 28, 1953 in Hempstead, New York he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Julie Bly Malesky.
A Coughlin High School graduate, Bobby worked for URS for many years until its closing and later enjoyed working for Meals on Wheels.
A devoted Catholic, Bobby was a...
Grace Weber Suda
Jul 5, 2024
Grace Weber Suda, 85, a longtime resident of the Rolling Mill Hill section of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Born June 12, 1939 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Elizabeth Brennan Weber.
A 1957 G.A.R. High School graduate, she managed the candy and tobacco department of Rea & Derrick Drugs in Wilkes-Barre until its...
David G. Williams, Jr.
Jun 24, 2024
David G. Williams, Jr., 76, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Born in Kingston on March 19, 1948 he was the son of the late David Glyn and Florence Parsons Williams.
Dave was a proud Communication Workers of America Local 13000 member, serving as a Job Steward, Branch Representative, and President of Unit 34 for ten years. He was...
Lorenzo Ferraro
Jun 22, 2024
Lorenzo Ferraro, a longtime resident of Swoyersville and recently of Edwardsville, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024.
Born on April 2, 1930, he was the son of the late Michael and Jennie Zachary Ferraro.
A 1948 Swoyersville High School graduate, he attended Wilkes College and joined the National Guard Unit 967th Armored Field Artillery. When called to service during the Korean...
Louis E. Cora
Jun 9, 2024
Louis E. Cora, 90, a lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024.Born July 25, 1933 in Wilkes-Barre he was the son of the late Louis M. and Gertrude Antonik Cora.A 1951 J.M. Coughlin High School graduate, Lou worked as a lineman for Sordoni Construction for two years. He served our country honorably as a US...
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