Current Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wilkes-Barre, PA, Luzerne County, & Surrounding Areas
Kathleen Kennedy Graham
December 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
December 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
November 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
November 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
October 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
October 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
October 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...
Kenneth C. Delicati, Jr.
September 28, 2025
Kenneth Charles Delicati Jr., 45, of Pittston, transitioned to heaven on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Born on February 8, 1980, he was the son of the late Rita Delicati-Molino and Kenneth Delicati Sr.
Known to his family and friends as Kenny, he lived vibrantly in life. When he was young, he spent countless hours on soccer fields, where he often played the...
Richard A. Holodick
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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....
Joseph Grigasaitis
September 15, 2025
Joseph Grigasaitis, a lifelong resident of South Wilkes-Barre, passed away at his home after a brief illness on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Audrey Tomcho and Clement Grigasaitis.
Joe attended Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre. He was a proud member of the United States Coast Guard and often talked about celebrating his 19th...
Larraine Iorio Eddowes
September 13, 2025
Larraine Iorio Eddowes, 81, of Bear Creek, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025
Born September 17, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Mary Burayak Iorio.
Larraine grew up in a family of restaurateurs and started working with them at twelve. She was a graduate of Saint Ann's Academy in Wilkes-Barre.
Larraine and her husband of thirty-nine...
Mary M. Lynch
September 10, 2025
Mary M. Lynch, our dear sister, passed away on September 10, 2025, after her long struggle with Parkinson's Disease.
Born July 20, 1935 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Brown Lynch.
A lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, Mary graduated from G.A.R. Memorial High School and continued her education at Wilkes University.
Mary's employment began as an office clerk...
Jason Mitchell Beatty
September 5, 2025
Jason Mitchell Beatty, 47, of Bear Creek Village, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, after a valiant fight against cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and his wife of more than 21 years, Kristen Miele-Beatty, who was his steadfast partner in life and his fiercest advocate throughout his illness.
In addition to his wife, Jason is survived...
Rita Delicati-Molino
September 3, 2025
Rita (Sebolka) Delicati-Molino, 72, of Kingston, passed away suddenly at Geisinger Medical Center on September 3, 2025.
Born March 21, 1953 in Kingston she was the daughter of the late Eleanor Ulichney Sebolka and Thomas J. Sebolka, Sr.
Rita took pride in being a lifelong learner. She was a graduate of West Side Central Catholic High School, Kingston, and later attended Luzerne...
Patricia Ann Flynn
August 24, 2025
Patricia Flynn, 83, of Hermitage, TN, and formerly of Wyoming, said her Irish goodbye on August 24, 2025.
She was born on May 13, 1942, in Dover, NJ, to the late Thomas and Ruth Flynn.
A proud graduate of St. Mary's High School, Patricia lived a life full of adventure and passion. Before retiring, she was known for her love of travel,...
Herbert Joseph Plummer
August 14, 2025
Herbert Joseph Plummer, 91, of Lincoln, Del., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.
Born in Washington, D.C., Joe was the son of the late Herbert C. and Fannye Jo (Kopecky) Plummer. A man of immense intellect, wit and generosity, Joe led a life devoted to language, storytelling and service — both to his country and to the...
Judith Plummer
August 12, 2025
Judith F. Plummer, 86, of Kingston, passed away peacefully Aug. 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and unwavering devotion to those fortunate enough to know her.
Born Dec. 4, 1938, in Alexandria, Va., to Herbert and Fannye Jo Plummer, Judy's life was a vibrant tapestry of service, creativity and deep connection.
A proud graduate of Dunbarton College of the...
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