Current Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wilkes-Barre, PA, Luzerne County, & Surrounding Areas
Larraine Iorio Eddowes
Sep 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...
Herbert Joseph Plummer
Aug 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
Aug 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...
Jason Mitchell Beatty
Sep 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
Sep 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...
Susan A. Frank Ochreiter Rutchauskas
Aug 6, 2025
Susan A. Frank Ochreiter Rutchauskas, 76, passed away at her home in Shavertown on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and daughters.The daughter of Carl G. and Elizabeth Farrell Frank, Susan was born on March 27, 1949, in Wilkes-Barre. She graduated from St. Nicholas High School in 1967 and earned a bachelor's degree in business from College...
Robert C. Kasper
Aug 5, 2025
Robert C. Kasper, 77, of Blakeslee, passed away at Gesinger Wyomimg Valley after a brief illness on August 5, 2025.
Born August 24, 1947, in Kingston, a son of the late Colonel Carl J. and Mary McDonnell Kasper, Bob was a lifelong resident of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
A graduate of Coughlin High School, Bob earned his bachelor's degree from King's College and his...
Jacob Lisman
Aug 1, 2025
Jacob J. Lisman died at his home in Mountain Top on August 1, 2025.
He was born on July 9, 1949, in Wilkes-Barre and was a lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre until his retirement, when he and his family moved to Mountain Top.
Jacob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Betty Heck Lisman, and his two mentors, brother-in-law,...
Kathleen Gill
Jul 27, 2025
Kathleen Gill, 74, a longtime resident of B'nai B'rith Apartments in Wilkes-Barre, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Born March 24, 1951 in Wilkes-Barre she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Reita Wright Gill.
A Saint Mary's High School graduate, Kathy continued her education at Wilkes College.
Despite the challenges that Kathy faced, she always showed remarkable fortitude....
Rosalie Patton
Jul 20, 2025
Rosalie Patton, who devoted more than four decades to passionately caring for others as a critical care nurse and mentoring young nurses as a supervisor, died peacefully at home in Kingston, Pennsylvania on July 20, 2025. She was 80.
Born in 1945 in Kingston, Rosalie and her twin brother Ralph, who survives her, were the children of the late Rose Marie...
William M. Joseph, Jr.
Jul 15, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of William M. Joseph, Jr., 67, of Mountain Top, who was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late William M. Joseph, Sr., and Catherine Ferris Joseph. He graduated from E.L. Meyers High School in 1976 and earned a...
Mark E. Meginess
Jul 10, 2025
Mark E. Meginess, 61, a lifelong resident of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025.
Born March 1, 1964 in Hanover Township he was the son of the late Earl G. and Patricia Cunningham Meginess.
A Hanover Area High School graduate, Mark was a supervisor of the loss prevention department of OfficeMax before retiring.
Mark was formerly a Shriner of Irem...
Joseph J. Soprano
Jul 6, 2025
Joseph James Soprano, Jr. passed away on July 6, 2025 at the age of 58 surrounded by his loving family in Allied Hospice Services in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Joe was born in Bayshore, New York, raised on South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre, and resided in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. Affectionately known by many as “Soapie”, “Soppy” or “Schmoe,” Joe brought laughter, loyalty,...
Kelly Anne Price-Martinez
Jul 3, 2025
Kelly Anne Price-Martinez, 52, passed away at the home of a dear friend at Harvey's Lake on July 3, 2025.
Born January 10, 1973, she was the daughter of Karen Wilkie Price McManus and William (Bill) Henry Price. Kelly grew up in Mountain Top and graduated from Crestwood High School. She married Arnulfo Alejandro Martinez and had two children, Kayla Michelle...
Joseph R. DelBalso
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...
Gary W. Sworen
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...
Nancy Leighton
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...
Mary E. Grourke
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...
Stella Evan Yatko
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...
Margaret Anne Tosh Casty
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...
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