Local Obituaries for Luzerne County, PA. & Wyoming County, PA.
Genevieve A. Kolis
Nov 18, 2024
Genevieve A. Kolis (Guesto), 92 of Exeter, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully in Allied Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Genevieve was born in Hanover, to the late Ernesto and Anna D’Amico Guesto.
She graduated from Hanover Area High School in 1951 and worked at Main Pants, West Pittston as a loop-cutter. She resided in Exeter with her family and loved being...
Jo Ann Martin
Oct 31, 2024
Obituary for Jo Ann (Morris) Martin
Mrs. Jo Ann Martin, born October 20, 1934, in Boone, Iowa passed away quietly into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 90 on Thursday, October 31, 2024 while in hospice care during a family visit to Pennsylvania. Jo Ann was the daughter of the late George S. and...
Emil A. Gozikowski
Oct 27, 2024
Emil A. Gozikowski, 86, of Falls passed away Sunday October 27, 2024, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.
Born in Kingston he was the son of the late Leo and Mary Kresanko(Butwin) Gozikowski. He was a graduate of Falls Overfield High School, class of 1957 and enlisted in the US Army where he served his country. Prior to his...
Harold W. Lyons, Jr.
Oct 25, 2024
Harold W. Lyons Jr., 77, of Kingston Twp passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Kingston he was the son of the late Harold W. Sr and Ruth (Stroud) Lyons. He was a graduate of Luzerne High School class of 1965. After high school he entered the US Army and served with the 189th Military...
Joan L. Hermann
Oct 17, 2024
Joan L. (Shaver) Hermann of Wyoming, 94, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing, Wilkes-Barre.
She was born in Wyoming, to the late Howard and Frieda Shaver, Sr. Joan graduated from Wyoming High School, class of 1948, and went on to Nesbitt Hospital School of Nursing. She started her career in the hospital and...
David E. Korbeil, Sr.
Oct 12, 2024
David E Korbeil Sr, 81, of Noxen, passed away on Saturday, October 12th 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Gilbertsville, PA.
David was born in Kingston, PA, to the late William Korbeil and Beatrice Scott Lapallo. He graduated from Kingston High School in 1961. He was baptized at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1961, and spent his life dedicated to service...
Robert S. Naples, Jr.
Oct 8, 2024
Robert S. Naples, Jr., 65, of Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Kingston, Robert was the son of the late Robert and Nancy (Ralston) Naples, Sr. He graduated from Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1978 and went on to begin his 42 year career at Wyoming Valley Sewer Authority....
Pauline M. Lacina
Oct 5, 2024
Pauline Mary (Szumowski) Lacina, of West Wyoming, PA, died peacefully on 5 October 2024 at the young age of 94.
Born 4 October 1930 in Hanover (Askam), PA to Frank and Mary Szumowski, Pauline graduated from Plains High School in 1948.
Pauline married her husband, George David Lacina (deceased, 1986), in 1952 and together they had 4 children: Mark Lacina (Swoyersville, PA),...
Suzanne Skuntz
Sep 30, 2024
Suzanne Skuntz, 74, of Washington DC, formerly of Wyoming, passed away on September 30, 2024, in her home.
She was born in Wilkes-Barre to the late Joseph and Ann (Pollock) Skuntz.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joanne Skuntz.
Suzanne retired from the National Institute of Health as a research biologist.
A Blessing Service will be held...
Jean F. Smith
Sep 5, 2024
Jean Smith, 89, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at The Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dallas.
She was born Christmas Eve, December 24, 1934, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Jean was the daughter of the late Maggie (Harding) Smith and Westover Smith. She graduated from Beaumont High School in 1952. After high school...
Harold M. Hoover
Aug 23, 2024
HAROLD M. HOOVER
August 23, 2024
Harold M. Hoover, 93, of Franklin Twp. passed away Friday in the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Dallas.
Born in West Pittston, Harold was the son of the late Kenneth and Eleanor Swartwood Hoover. He was a graduate of West Pittston High School class of 1948. Harold was a member of the Orange United Methodist Church. He...
Anthony M. Lacina
Aug 18, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Lacina, 81, of W. Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in his home. Tony was born in West Wyoming, to the late William and Angeline (Furino) Lacina.
Tony lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, and his country. A graduate of West Wyoming High School in 1960, Tony briefly worked in New Jersey before...
Barbara L. Schotten
Jul 26, 2024
Barbara Louise Schotten of Harding, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Wilkes Barre, at the age of 65. Born on March 11, 1959, in Hillsboro, WI, she was a beloved figure in her community and among her family.
Barbara's radiant personality was marked by her beautiful smile that effortlessly lit up any room. She lived her life with a...
Jeffry Paul Spinicci
Jul 24, 2024
Jeffry Paul Spinicci, 51, of Dallas lost his 40+year battle with epilepsy, Lennox Gasteau Syndrome at Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing, Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday July 24, 2024.
Jeff was a diehard fan of the Yankees, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Penguins and UNC basketball. He loved listening to country music and playing games on his kindle.
Jeff was a 1993 graduate of...
Gregory J. Newman
Jul 18, 2024
Gregory “Gregg” J. Newman, 68, passed away peacefully in his home with his wife and son at his side.
Born in West Pittston, PA, residing in Hummelstown, PA for 24 years with his wife and son. His family was the joy of his life especially his son Matthew, of whom he is intensely proud.
Gregg was a long-standing member of the Knights...
Emory M. Shoemaker
Jul 17, 2024
Emory M. Shoemaker, 91, of Kingston passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in his home.
Services are at the convenience of the family and entrusted to Mecalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home, Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
James Mead
Jul 9, 2024
James Mead 60, of Dallas Twp., passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.
Jim was born in Kingston, to the late Frederick Sterling Mead and the late Mary S. Smith. He graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1981 and went on to work as an IT Professional in the Philadelphia area. James will...
Howard D. Hermann
Jul 8, 2024
Howard D. Hermann 54, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, in River View Nursing and Rehabilitation, Wilkes-Barre.
Howard was born in Kingston, to the late Ullrich Hermann and Joan (Shaver) Hermann. He graduated from West Side Vocational Technical School in 1990 and started his career at Keystone Community Resources.
In addition to his mother, Howard is survived by his...
Frank T. Balcavage
Jul 7, 2024
Frank T. Balcavage, 91, of Exeter, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Allied Services Wilkes-Barre Hospice Center.
Frank was born in Exeter, to the late Frank and Anna (Tanasevicius) Balcavage. Frank graduated Summa Cumlaude from Exeter High School and then earned a B.S. in Business from Pennsylvania State University. Frank honorably served his country in the United States Air...
William E. Waters
Jun 18, 2024
William Waters of Wyoming, 69, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Allied Services Hospice Center Wilkes-Barre.
William Waters was born in Wyoming, to the late Edward and Phyllis (Aton) Waters.
He graduated from Wyoming Area High School, a Class of 1972. He started his career as a Pipe fitter working through the local 524-Scranton. He was a lifetime member of...
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