Local Obituaries for Luzerne County, PA. & Wyoming County, PA.
Carmela Giberson Nardone
Mar 19, 2026
Carmela Giberson- Nardone, 78, of W. Wyoming, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Exeter, PA.
Carmela was born in New York, NY, to the late Antonio and Mary Boccaccini Bucciero.
She graduated from W. Wyoming High School in 1964 and went on to work multiple jobs until settling into her career as...
Ruth B. Spess
Mar 17, 2026
Ruth B. Spess, 85, of Exeter, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.
She was born in W. Wyoming, daughter of the late Howard and Rena Mae (Eyet) Posten.
She was educated in W. Wyoming schools. She was a homemaker and enjoyed attending church and cheering for the Steelers.
In addition to her parents, Ruth is...
George Zacharias, Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
George Zacharias, Jr., 43, of Monroe Twp., Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
George was born in Wilkes Barre, PA, to George and Christine (Arnold) Zacharias.
George attended Tunkhannock High School then started his career working for fisher tank as a boilermaker and also worked at his family's logging business.
George is...
Bobby Alan Sweitzer
Mar 7, 2026
Bobby Alan Sweitzer, 56, of West Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in his sister's home in Lake Ariel, PA.
Bobby was born in Kingston, PA, to James and the late Marlene Guilford Sweitzer.
He graduated from Wyoming Area High School in 1988 and went on to run his own lawn care/handyman business.
In addition to his mother, Bobby is preceded...
Bernard Pembleton
Feb 23, 2026
Bernard Pembleton, 76, of Harvey's Lake, formerly of Courtdale, passed away Monday, February 23rd at his home.
Born February 18th, 1950, in Germany, he was the son of the late Willard Pembleton and Emma Pembleton (Suckfuell).
Bernard was a hard worker during his life working long days at gas stations and lastly working for the past 30 years at Falzone's Towing Service...
Harry E. Zacharias, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Harry E. Zacharias, Jr., 96, of Monroe Twp., passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Harry was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Harry E., Sr. and Elizabeth (Kresge) Zacharias.
He was educated in the Beaumont School and went on to hold many jobs in his Life. He was a member of...
Delores H. Taddei
Feb 12, 2026
Delores H. Taddei, 92, of Wyoming, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.
Delores was born in Pittston, PA, to the late Margaret Troy. She attended school in Exeter, PA. Delores helped to support her family working at Rex Shoes.
Delores was a dedicated wife and mother who was always happiest when doting on her...
Sandra L. Keator
Feb 5, 2026
Sandra L. Keator, 83, of Edwardsville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Sandra was born in West Wyoming, to the late Donald and Elizabeth (Gardner) Saunders.
She graduated from West Wyoming High School in 1960 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Music Education at Wilkes College. She started her career...
Sophie Pieri
Feb 5, 2026
Sophie Pieri, 93, from West Wyoming, passed away Feb. 5, 2026 at Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Sophie was born in Plains, Pa., daughter of the late Anthony and Agnes Shubzda. She was a 1950 graduate of Plains High School. Along with raising four children, Sophie worked at several retailers with her most special being Shoemaker's Cards and Gifts where she developed...
Rosalie M. Spess
Jan 21, 2026
Rosalie M. Spess 59, of Exeter, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in her home.
Rosalie was born in Kingston, daughter of Richard Roote and the late Geraldine Barber Roote.
She graduated from Lake-Lehman high school in 1984.
In addition to her mother Rosalie is preceded in death by her sister, Rebecca Kowalski.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Michael Spess,...
James J. Brody
Jan 20, 2026
James J. Brody, 94, of Monroe Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in Leighton Place Nursing Home, Williamsport.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Michael and Jennie Broody Brody. James attended Jenks Road School and graduated from Tunkhannock Area High School. He worked as a farmer until becoming a mail carrier. He was a member...
Jeanette Barkovitz
Jan 15, 2026
Jeanette Ebert Barkovitz 87, of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Serenity Care Personal Care Community, Kingston.
She was born in Dorannce to the late Anthony and Verna Sutcavage Ebert.
Jeanette graduated from Coughlin High School and went on to begin working at The Lamp Factory in Wilkes-Barre. She later became an usher at Pocono Downs. She...
Edward Thomas Kolessar
Jan 9, 2026
Edward Thomas "Tom" Kolessar of Wyoming passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 9, 2026 after a long illness.
Born in Exeter, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Ormandy) Kolessar. He was a graduate of Exeter High School. Tom proudly served in the United States Air Force and frequently spoke of his time in England....
Lisa Kozlowski
Dec 21, 2025
Lisa Kozlowski , 75, of W Wyoming passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.
Lisa was born to the late David and Faye Topol. She attended school in New York and graduated from Madison High School in Brooklyn. She spent much of her life in Brooklyn, where she began her career in the banking field...
Linda A. Savinski
Dec 17, 2025
Linda A. Savinski 69, of Wyoming, Pa. left this world to start her New Journey December 17, 2025, peacefully with family by her side at Allied Hospice Care in Wilkes Barre after a long battle with her health.
She was born in Wilkes Barre, Pa. to the late Barbara Hetro and Alexander Savinski. Raised along with her four sisters in Swoyersville,...
Anthony W. Petrucci
Dec 7, 2025
Anthony W. Petrucci, 77, of Exeter, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.
He was born in Pittston, to the late William and Concetta Pennella Petrucci.
Anthony graduated from Exeter High School in 1965 and went on to attend Wilkes-Barre Business College. He served in the United States...
Rafiel Sanz
Dec 2, 2025
Rafiel Sanz, 18, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday December 2, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Hazleton, PA.
Born in the Dominican Republic, he was the son of Rossy Phipps of Patterson, NJ. Rafiel was educated in Patterson School District.
The Blessing Service for Rafiel will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, 11:30 AM at Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral...
Charlotte L. Gray
Nov 22, 2025
Charlotte L. Gray, 77, of W Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.
Charlotte was born in Pittston, to the late Bernard and Lucy Adamitz Pieszala.
She graduated high school in Philadelphia and went on to earn her bachelor's degree.
She started her career as a rehab professional in Norristown working with mentally challenged...
Stephen E. Schwartz
Nov 16, 2025
Stephen E. Schwartz, 58, of Noxen, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in his home surrounded by family.
He was born in Abington, PA, to the late Richard and Nancy Carbohn Schwartz.
Stephen attended Upper Moreland High School and went on to begin his career in construction.
Stephen is survived by his children, Erica Faux (David), Stephen Schwartz Sarah) of CA;...
Verna Winsock
Nov 15, 2025
On November 15, 2025, the Lord called Verna Winsock home.
Verna Winsock, 55 yrs of age, from Pittston, PA, passed away 11/15/25 after a short battle from lung cancer.
Born in Pittston, she was the youngest child & daughter of the late Frank & Eleanor (Cerulli) Winsock.
Verna was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School of 1988.
Verna furthered her education at McCann...
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