Current Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wilkes-Barre, PA, Luzerne County, & Surrounding Areas
Nelson S. Reichard
Jan 17, 2010
Nelson S. Reichard, 77, of Ashley died Sunday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born June 6, 1932 in Northumberland he was a son of the late Walter and Wilmina Sheetz Reichard. A graduate of Northumberland High School, Nelson enjoyed a successful career as a truck driver before retiring. His son, James, daughter Susan Etzle, step-son, Jack Murphy, grandson, Marty Casselberry, brothers,...
Charles E. Roman
Jan 14, 2010
Charles E. Roman, 74, of Provincial Tower in Wilkes-Barre died Thursday at Golden Living Center- Summit. Born October 29, 1934 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Bronchick Romanowski. Charley served in the Army in the early 1960s. Before retiring in 1994, Charley was a member of the Teamsters Union and drove over the road...
Bonnie Donahue
Jan 14, 2010
Bonnie Philistine Donahue, 89, of South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre died Thursday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Born September 25, 1920 in Hazleton she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Tamone Philistine. In 1962, Bonnie and her husband, John J. Donahue opened Donahue's Hourglass on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. They operated the tavern together until John's death...
Ryan M. Broghamer
Jan 12, 2010
Ryan M. Broghamer, 25, of Sullivan Street in Forty Fort died Tuesday. Born April 25, 1984 in Kingston, Ryan was a member of the Class of 2002 of Wyoming Valley West High School. He continued his education at Penn State University in Lehman and earned his bachelor of arts in communications and journalism from Wilkes University in 2006. Ryan had...
Robert H. Morgan
Jan 5, 2010
Robert H. Morgan January 5, 2010 Robert H. Morgan, 89, of Birchwood Hills in Plains passed away Tuesday. Born May 28, 1920 in Reading he was a son of the late Walter C. and Cecilia Reicheneder Morgan. Robert was a graduate of Saint Peter's High School in Reading. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he served four...
Thomas Francis Carr
Jan 2, 2010
Thomas Francis Carr, 83, of Rutter Avenue in Kingston died Saturday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born April 28, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Daniel and Mary Golden Carr. A 1944 graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Tom earned his bachelor of science from East Stroudsburg University and master of education from Bucknell University. As...
Donna Marie Burke
Jan 1, 2010
Donna Burke January 1, 2010 Donna Marie Burke, 43, of Dallas died Friday in Hospice Community Care. Born January 31, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan she was a daughter of Donald S. and Elizabeth Griffith Burke of Dallas. A son, Victor Anthony Burke died May 26, 2006. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her children, Donald Edward Olsen of Glassboro,...
Joyce Louise Twist
Dec 29, 2009
Joyce Louise Higbie Twist, 75, of Elmira, New York went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29th. Born July 12, 1934 in Corning, New York she was a daughter of the late David and Mildred VanDusen Higbie. Joyce was a graduate of Savona Central High School. Before retiring, she was employed by Corning Glass Works for many...
Rita Proeller Hill
Dec 29, 2009
Rita Proeller Hill, 90, formerly of North Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre died Tuesday in her residence at Meadows Manor in Dallas. Born December 5, 1919 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late George J. and Anna Schappacher Proeller. Rita was a graduate of Saint Nicholas High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Rita was a Registered Nurse...
George J. ochko
Dec 26, 2009
George Joseph Mrochko, 83, of Wilkes-Barre died peacefully in the presence of his family Saturday at his home. Born August 5, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna Borbenski Mrochko. George attended Wilkes-Barre City Schools. An Army veteran of World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater. Before retiring, George and his wife...
Catherine Morio
Dec 26, 2009
Catherine Casey Morio, 99, formerly of Hughes Street in Wilkes-Barre died Saturday at Nottingham Village in Northumberland. Born April 9, 1910 in Ashley she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Annette Kreidler Casey. Before retiring Catherine was a private duty practical nurse. Catherine was a former member of the Parish of Saint Patrick. Her husband, Theodore J. Morio...
Barry E. George
Dec 22, 2009
Barry E. George, 57, of Gibson Avenue in Kingston died Tuesday at his home. Born April 10, 1952 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late James and Mary Raub George. Barry attended James M. Coughlin High School and had been a computer technician for Procter & Gamble in Mehoopany since 1975. Barry was a member of the Harley...
Marie Dombrowski Masker
Dec 19, 2009
Marie Dombrowski Masker, 77, of Washington Square in Wilkes-Barre died Saturday at her residence. Born November 23, 1932 in Plymouth she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Mahonick Dombrowski. Marie was a 1950 graduate of Plymouth High School. Marie was a member of the Parish of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Her faith was paramount in...
Helen Andes Conologue CRNA
Dec 18, 2009
Helen Andes Conologue, CRNA, 86, a long time resident of Forty Fort died peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Friday. Born August 25, 1923 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Harry J. and Mary McGlynn Andes. Helen was a 1940 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School. Following brief employment at the Kirby Health Center,...
Marion M. Aaron
Dec 5, 2009
Marion Miller Aaron, 87, formerly of Darling Street in Wilkes-Barre died Saturday at her home in Miners Mills. Born January 27, 1922 she was a daughter of the late George and Laura Durkin Miller. Marion's life revolved around her family and the joy she found in spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Aaron was a member of...
Charles M. Conlon Jr.
Dec 1, 2009
Charles M. Conlon, Jr. December 1, 2009 Charles Myles Conlon, Jr., 74, died Tuesday morning in his residence at Washington Square. Born September 20, 1935 at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital in Kingston he was a son of the late Charles Myles and Evelyn 'Bunnie' McGinley Conlon. Charles attended Wyoming Seminary and Blair Academy, and resided on Old River Road in South...
Catherine T. Macking
Nov 30, 2009
Catherine T. Macking November 30th 2009 Catherine T. Nolan Macking, 87, of Crescent Avenue in Wilkes-Barre died Monday at Hospice Community Care. Born June 10th 1922 in Frackville she was a daughter of the late Edward J. and Roberta A. Morgan Nolan. Catherine was a 1941 graduate of E.L. Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre. Before retiring in 1998, Catherine was...
Mary E. Pierson
Nov 30, 2009
Mary E. Pierson, 73, of South Wilkes-Barre died Monday, November 30, 2009 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.Born March 1, 1936 in Scranton she was a daughter of the late Arthur S. and Harriet Cottrell Loveland.Mary was a 1954 graduate of Scranton Technical High School.Before retiring, Mary was employed in the human resources department of Mellon Bank and its predecessor, United Penn...
Edith Callahan
Nov 29, 2009
Edith Callahan, 94, of 440 North River Street in Wilkes-Barre died Sunday at Riverstreet Manor. Born February 26, 1915 in Swoyersville she was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Edith Boyle Callahan. Edith was a member of Saint Ignatius Parish. Brothers, Thomas, Anthony and Leonard Callahan and sisters, Anges Kelley, Marie Buckley and Julie Kennedy preceded her in...
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