Local Obituaries for Luzerne County, PA. & Wyoming County, PA.
Harry James Traver
Jun 25, 2025
Harry James Traver, age 80, from Monroe Township; went to be with his Lord on June 26th while at home.
He was born in Noxen on July 15th, 1944, and grew up on a small family farm. He graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1962. Harry married his high-school sweetheart, Dawn Goble in August of 1964.
Harry was one of the 1st...
David M. Kintner
Jun 2, 2025
David M. Kintner, 77, of Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by his family. David was born in Meshoppen, to the late Milford and Mary Jane (Burke) Kintner. After graduating from Tunkhannock High School in 1967, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served in the Vietnam War as...
Joseph D. Redmond, Jr.
Jun 2, 2025
Joseph D. Redmond, 64, of Franklin Twp., passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, in his home.
Joseph was born in Scranton, to the late Joseph and Christine (Green) Redmond.
Joseph graduated from Wyoming Area high school in 1979. He retired from Mideast Aluminum.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Maureen McGarrity Redmond.
Joseph is survived by his son, Joseph Redmond III...
Theresa M. Yatsko
May 27, 2025
Theresa M. Yatsko 89, of W. Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in River Street Manor, Wilkes-Barre.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Olenick. She graduated from Larksville High School in 1954 and went on to start her career as a Nurse's Aide at Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and worked for 35 years,...
David E Race
May 22, 2025
David E. Race, passed away at home on May 22, 2025. David was born on July 21, 1950 to the late Elmer L. Race and Mary Jane (Munkatchy) Race.
He was proud to have lived in Noxen for his whole life where he grew up, raised his girls, and enjoyed being a "pop" to his grandsons.
A graduate of Tunkhannock H.S. and...
Marion S. Williams
May 16, 2025
Marion S. Williams 85, of Luzerne, a strong loving mother and wife passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her daughter and Darren's love on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
In addition to her parents, John and Ann Mozdian, she was preceded in death by husband, Robert, sons, Richard and Robert, and daughter, Maureen.
Marion is survived by daughter, Marion (Darren) Otway of...
James W. Zardecki
May 14, 2025
James (“Jim”) W. Zardecki, a loving husband, father, and friend, passed away at the age of 78 on May 14, 2025. His legacy of dedication to family, service, and leadership will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Jim was a devoted husband to his wife, Linda, with whom he shared nearly 50 years...
Frank E. Redmond III
May 13, 2025
Frank E. Redmond III, 66, of Harding, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA.
He was born in Kingston, PA, to the late Frank and Joyce Rosencrans Redmond.
Frank graduated from West Side Vocational Technical School and went on to earn a living by starting his own construction and logging business. He was a...
Stephen J. Kadelock
May 3, 2025
Stephen Kadelock 84, of Dallas, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
He was born in Hazleton, to the late Frank and Helen (Bobeck) Kadelock.
Stephen graduated from Hazleton High School. He started his career at the Citizens Voice in 1978 and went on to work there until his retirement.
In addition to his parents, Stephen is preceded...
Linda J. Paugsch
Apr 22, 2025
Linda J. (Webb) Paugsch 73, of Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Linda was born in Elizabeth, NJ, to the late Paul and Eleanor (Sopp) Webb. She graduated in 1970 from Clifton High School, Clifton, NJ. She started her career as a bookkeeper at Whitesell Bros. building company, and she retired after many...
John R. Gatti
Apr 21, 2025
John R. Gatti of Wyoming, PA, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains, PA.
Born on September 17, 1941, he was the son of the late Raymond and Theresa Gatti Hooper Fedorczak, West Wyoming.
He graduated from West Wyoming High School and Bloomsburg University and did graduate studies at University of Delaware, Drexel University and...
Thomas L. Daniels
Apr 21, 2025
Thomas Daniels, 65, of Kingston, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Edenbrook on Second Ave, Kingston, PA.
Thomas was born in Detroit, MI, to the late Lawrence and Gloria Daniels.
He attended and graduated from high school in Michigan, and went on to serve our country in the United States Army. He started his career as a runner in...
Catherine Kopcza
Apr 20, 2025
Catherine Ann Kopcza 79, of Wyoming passed away Sunday April 20, 2025, in the Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Scranton.
Born in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Verna (Sutcavage) Ebert. She was a graduate of Coughlin High School and Jerrytone Beauty School formerly of Pittston. For many years she owned and operated her own hair salon...
Josephine A. Parente
Apr 19, 2025
Josephine A. (Ferraro) Parente 90, of Swoyersville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Exeter.
Josephine was born in Swoyersville, to the late Michael and Jennie Zachary Ferraro.
She graduated from Wyoming Seminary Upper School in 1952 and went on to attend College Misericordia. She held various jobs at her family's businesses until...
Byron E. Atherholt
Apr 18, 2025
Byron Earl Atherholt, 64, of Harding, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at his home.
Byron was born in Pittston, PA, to Mary (Crich) Atherholt and the late Asa Atherholt.
He was a graduate of West Side Vocational Tech school in 1979 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. Following his service, he secured a...
Robert S. Fuller
Apr 15, 2025
Robert Fuller 52, of Pittston, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.
Robert was born Wilkes-Barre, to the late Marvin and Faye Thomas Fuller.
A graduate of Wyoming Area High School, Robert continued to be an avid follower and fan of the Wyoming Area football team. Throughout his life, he also enjoyed boy scouting, bingo, playing...
Olga Mizin
Apr 15, 2025
Olga Mizin 97, of West Wyoming, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Providence Place Senior Living, Drums, PA.
Olga was born in Nesquehoning, PA, to the late Peter and Anna (Demko) Bunevich.
She graduated from Nesquehoning High School in 1945 and went on to attend Empire beauty school. She later started a career at Small Town Mfg. in West...
Laura E. Chopick
Apr 1, 2025
Laura E. Chopick, 89, of Kingston, formerly of Edwardsville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kingston.
Laura was born in Edwardsville, to the late Thomas and Mildred Supulski.
She graduated from Edwardsville high school. She started her career at Fischer Brothers Grocery Store in Edwardsville, later working and retiring from the Sheriff's Department...
Joseph P. Switzer
Mar 24, 2025
Joseph Patrick Switzer, 60, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Harding, Pennsylvania. Born on May 11, 1964, in Wilkes-Barre.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Amy Lloyd Switzer; his son Connor Switzer and his fiancée Valerie Malinoski; brother Robert Switzer and wife Jacqueline; nieces Samantha Lloyd Parker, Kelsey Lloyd Johnston and Makenzie Switzer; nephews Michael Lloyd and Jakob Switzer;...
Diane Samuels
Mar 18, 2025
Diane Samuels, 52 of Nuangola passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of Mary Ann Samuels and the late Robert Samuels.
Diane attended Wyoming Area School District and was part of Step By Step program for 37 years, spending 22 years at her Dallas, PA home and the remaining in Nuangola, PA....
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