Current Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wilkes-Barre, PA, Luzerne County, & Surrounding Areas
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...
Mary Therese McCabe
May 24, 2024
Mary Therese McCabe, formerly from East End in Wilkes-Barre, passed away in Tampa, Florida on May 24, 2024. Mrs. McCabe was the daughter of the late Gerard and Mary O'Donnell Lupien. She was born on May 13, 1942, at Fort Benning Army Hospital, Georgia. She graduated from Holy Saviour School and was valedictorian of her Saint Mary's High School class....
Wendy McCann Saddler
May 23, 2024
Wendy Saddler, 66, passed unexpectedly on May 23, 2024, at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Saddler. Wendy was originally from Iselin, NJ, but most recently, she resided in Kingston, PA.Wendy was born June 13, 1957, in Perth Amboy, NJ, the daughter of the late Charles Russell McCann and Frances McCann.Wendy worked as a custodian for...
Anne Patricia Convery
May 21, 2024
Anne Patricia Convery, 76, of Kingston, PA passed away on May 21, 2024. Her loss is profoundly mourned by family and friends, both here in the U.S. and overseas.Anne was born on November 2, 1947, to John and Helena Convery of Sugar Notch, PA. She was the eldest of four children and graduated from St. Ann's Academy and subsequently, Marywood...
Mary Daigeaun Sharksnas
May 15, 2024
Mary E. Sharksnas, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away at her home on May 15, 2024.
Mary was the daughter of Arthur (Chuck) and Arline Cooney Daigeaun of Wilkes-Barre.
Mary graduated from G.A.R. Memorial High School, Class of 1956. She was a member of the Church of Saint Patrick and Parish of Saint Andrew throughout her lifetime.
Mary married William R. Sharksnas on August 22,...
Elinor Boyle Achey
Apr 26, 2024
Elinor Boyle Achey, 82, a lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed through Heaven's Gates on Friday, April 26, 2024 while her family sat beside her.
Elinor was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elinor McGinley Boyle, and her loving grandson Danny Mihnovich.
Ellie graduated from Coughlin High School in 1957 and worked various jobs throughout the valley, including Heavenly Shoe Factory, Zollingers, Neddoff's Restaurant, Popeye's,...
Frank James
Apr 21, 2024
Frank James, 82, a native of Larksville, passed away in the presence of his loving family on Sunday, April 21, 2024.Born on July 8, 1941, John Francis James was a son of the late Gordon and Helen Fisher James.Frank was a 1960 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He served our country honorably as an SP5 of the United States...
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