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Lillian Perrego

Lillian Perrego

Apr 8, 2024

Lillian Barber Perrego, 84, of Edwardsville, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home. Lillian was born in Wilkes-Barre, to the late Theodore and Johanna (Niedjaco) Perrego.She was educated in Luzerne High School and went on to do various cleaning jobs until she started her career in the General Cigar Factory. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, David...

Catherine A. Shulna

Catherine A. Shulna

Apr 1, 2024

Catherine Shulna, 70, of W. Pittston, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at her home. Cathy was born in Pittston to the late Frank and Lillian (Minkavage) Shulna.She graduated from Wyoming Area High School in 1971. She was a member of the Kingston Post 283 Anthracite Ladies Auxiliary. All throughout her life, she volunteered her time for numerous organizations, including...

James Irvin Hanna, Jr

James Irvin Hanna, Jr

Apr 1, 2024

James Irvin Hanna Jr, 54, of Noxen PA, now rests in the arms of his Lord and Savior. After a long and courageous health battle, surrounded by his family Jim went to his heavenly home on April 1st, 2024. Jim was born on January 1, 1970, to Gail Vieczorek and James Hanna Sr. in Tunkhannock, PA. He was a 1987 Graduate...

Edward D. MacMillan

Edward D. MacMillan

Mar 30, 2024

Edward MacMillan, 61, of Harveys Lake, passed away Saturday, March 30, at home, unexpectedly. He was born in Wilkes-Barre and educated in the Tunkhannock schools. He worked most recently as a landscaper for Green Tree Landscaping in Dallas and prior to that Offset Paperback, Dallas Nursery and Benton Foundry.Edward was preceded in death by: Father, Percy MacMillan, Stepmother, Margaret (Tinker) MacMillan,...

George F. Paskaitis

George F. Paskaitis

Mar 30, 2024

George F. Paskaitis, 91, of West Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at The Gardens at Tunkhannock. He was born in Ashley, to the late George and Steffie (Plensky) Paskaitis. George graduated from Ashley High School and started his career as a machinist in the Tool-Die industry. He went on to work for Ashley Machine & Tool for many...

Joseph Colangelo

Joseph Colangelo

Mar 21, 2024

Joseph “JoJo” Colangelo, 64, of Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his home. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born in Scranton to the late Joseph and Mary Lou (Murray) Colangelo. Joseph was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School, Class of 1978 and went on to become a CDL Driver for Penn DOT, where...

Melvin F. Napkora

Melvin F. Napkora

Mar 16, 2024

Melvin F. Napkora, 90, of West Wyoming passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains.He was born in West Wyoming, son of the late Frank and Anna (Wojcik) Napkora. Melvin was a 1951 graduate of West Wyoming High School. He was employed for 40 years by PG & W.Melvin was committed to helping others,...

Theresa Klimchak

Theresa Klimchak

Mar 3, 2024

Theresa Klimchak, 94, of Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Geisinger CMC, Scranton.She was born in Mount Vernon, NY, to the late Cosimo and Fiorinda Nardone Rubino.Theresa started her career doing payroll and bookkeeping until her retirement.In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Andrew Klimchak.She is survived by her children,...

Loretta Appleby

Loretta Appleby

Mar 3, 2024

Name of Deceased:    Loretta Appleby    Date:    March 4, 2024Loretta Appleby, 88, of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation, Dallas. Loretta was born in Wilkes-Barre, to the late Stanley and Anna Gryczka Blessner.She graduated from Coughlin High School and started her career as an Administrative Assistant for Dr John Dorris MD, she then...

Linda Zacharias

Linda Zacharias

Mar 2, 2024

Linda (McGovern) Zacharias, 59, of Monroe Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her home.She was born in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of William and Sara Patton McGovern, of Noxen. Linda attended Lake Lehman High School.Linda is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years Ralph Zacharias; daughter, Alexandra Wilson and wife Sarah of Centermoreland; sons, Daniel Zacharias of Noxen;...

Marie Rose Ambrose

Marie Rose Ambrose

Mar 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Marie Rose Ambrose, 83, of Indian Lake, White Haven, announces her passing away on Saturday, March 2, 2024.    Born in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late Pauline and Alexander Sapiego. She was a graduate from Wyoming High School, class of 1958. For many years she supported her husband...

Alexander J. Parente

Alexander J. Parente

Feb 28, 2024

Alexander J. Parente 88, of Swoyersville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Exeter.

He was born in Exeter, to the late John and Mary SanAngelo Parente, and graduated fromExeter High School, as the class president in 1953. Al went on to earn a BS in business administration, majoring...

David W. Barrington

David W. Barrington

Feb 23, 2024

Mr. David Barrington of Plains, 60, passed away on Friday,February 23, 2024, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains.

David was born in Wilkes Barre, to the late William and Leona (Kieper) Barrington.

David is survived by daughters, Jane Barrington of Factoryville, Katie Barrington of Edwardsville; brothers, William and James Barrington; sisters, Connie Barrington of Pittston, Donna Longfoot...

Eleanor Kelly

Eleanor Kelly

Feb 20, 2024

Eleanor Kelly, born June 3, 1950, was a lifelong resident of Falls, PA. She was called home to be with our Lord on February 20, 2024, after a long illness. She was surrounded by loved ones.

Eleanor’s family would like to thank Traditional Hospice of Dunmore for the excellent care and compassion they provided.

Eleanor was preceded in death by...

Dorothy J. Harding

Dorothy J. Harding

Feb 9, 2024

Dorothy J. Harding, 98, of Dallas passed away Friday February 9, 2024, in The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas.

Born in West Wyoming was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Emma E. (Jackson) Kirk. She was a graduate of West Wyoming High School class of 1943. She was a member of the Shavertown United Methodist Church, Order...

Beverly J. Haas

Beverly J. Haas

Jan 25, 2024

Beverly Haas, 81, of Inkerman, passed away on Thursday January 25, 2024, in Kingston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born in West Wyoming to the late Howard and Rena Eyet Posten. She attended West Wyoming High School. Beverly was employed by Consolidated Cigar Company in W. Pittston and Pittston Area Dress Factories. She was a member of the ILGWU-International...

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