Local Obituaries for Luzerne County, PA. & Wyoming County, PA.
Robert Weitz
Jun 15, 2024
Robert Weitz, 86, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at The Gardens of East Mountain, Wilkes-Barre.
Lillian M. Dominici
Jun 6, 2024
Lillian Dominici, 89, of West Wyoming, PA passed away peacefully at her home on June 6, 2024, surrounded by her family.Born on October 29, 1934, to Gilberto and Gina Dominici in Keystone, PA (and only two weeks after her mother's arrival at Ellis Island), Lillian was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt (and great-great aunt). Lillian spent the majority...
Kenneth Weisenbacher
May 31, 2024
Kenneth Weisenbacher, 68, of Monroe Twp., passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Ken was born in Atlantic City, NJ, to the late Alfred and Rose (Grablutz) Weisenbacher.He graduated from Elk Lake High School in 1973, while working for Eckerts. He worked as a mechanic in several places: Eckerts, Sears, Lehman Power Equipment, Hilltop Sales and Service,...
David Delos Burgess
May 27, 2024
David Delos Burgess, 91, of Harding, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. David was born in Larksville, to the late Eugene and Edna (Crispell) Burgess.David enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served our country during the Korean Conflict before starting his career in 1982 as a correction guard at Chase State Prison, until his...
Lois Joan Santee
May 18, 2024
Lois Joan Santee, 89, a resident of Allied Services, Meade Street, formerly of Luzerne Boro, passed away on May 18, 2024.Lois Joan, a devout Catholic, was the daughter of Steven and Cecilia Santee and sister of Richard Santee, all deceased.Private funeral services were conducted by Monsignor John Sempa, and was interred at the family plot at St. Ignatius Cemetery, Pringle,...
Jean M. Gonska Swisher
May 18, 2024
Jean Gonska Swisher passed into eternal life on Saturday May 18 at her home.Jean was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on June 22, 1951, the daughter of the late John and Victoria Domowitch Gonska.She was a 1969 graduate of James M Coughlin High School and a 1990 graduate of Luzerne County Community College earning a degree in Business Administration.Jean was employed...
Phillip G. Culver
May 16, 2024
Phillip G. Culver, 84, of Edwardsville, formerly of Vernon, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp. Phillip was born in Laceyville, to the late Orwyn K. and Dorothy (Gray) Culver.He attended Wyalusing High School and went on to serve our country in the United States Army. During his service he was a tank...
Elizabeth Beemiller
May 14, 2024
Elizabeth (Betty) Beemiller, 90, of West Pittston, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Allied Services Hospice Center Wilkes-Barre.She was born to the late William and Esther (Lockman) Solomon of Wyoming.Betty was a graduate of Wyoming Memorial High School, Class of 1951.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Bret, son-in-law Patrick Ross, sisters, Jane...
Michelle H. McDonald
Apr 30, 2024
Michelle H. McDonald, 34, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her home. Michelle was born in Queens County, NY, to Ramune (Sidlauskas) McDonald and the late William McDonald. In addition to her mother, Michelle is survived by her children, Alicia McDonald of Harding, Benjamin Derhammer of Plains; siblings, Joseph McDonald of Wilkes-Barre, Maria McDonald of Hazleton, and...
Beverly A. Levandosky
Apr 26, 2024
Beverly A. Levandosky, 60, of Exeter passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre.Born in Pittston, to Ronald P. Weaver, Sr. and the late Shirley (Ambrose) Weaver. Beverly graduated from Wyoming Area High School in 1981 and went on to earn an associate degree in criminal justice from Luzerne County Community College. She started her career in...
Joan C. Dellarte
Apr 25, 2024
Joan C. Dellarte, 92, of Exeter, formerly of Wyoming passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Exeter. Joan was born in Forest City, to the late Leon and Charlotte (Puchaty) Galavitz.She graduated from Wyoming High School in 1949. She went on to become a mill worker at Duplan Silk Corporation, Kingston, PA. Joan was...
William J. Gilligan
Apr 23, 2024
William J. Gilligan, 66, of Exeter, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born in Pittston, to the late James and Alice (Drew) Gilligan. He graduated from Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1976, and enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany....
Susan Carney
Apr 19, 2024
Susan Grace Carney, 66, of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home.Susan was born in Kingston, the late Francis and Lucy (Smith) Jones, Sr.Susan attended Lake Lehman and Northwest Area Schools. Susan married Anderson James Carney, Sr., and the couple welcomed children, Joseph, Steven, and James Carney. Susan was best known for loving her family. She enjoyed fishing,...
Joseph W. Weisenbacher
Apr 16, 2024
Joseph Weisenbacher, 39, of Carbondale, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his home. He was born in Tunkhannock; Joseph was the son of Pauline (Wall) Weisenbacher and the adopted son of Kenneth Weisenbacher of Beaumont. Joseph received his GED, then worked as a mechanic for many years. His hobbies included cars, chemistry and astronomy.Joe is survived by his son,...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.
About
Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home, Inc. is a collection of obituaries for Luzerne County, PA. & Wyoming County, PA. With services throughout Pennsylvania that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home INC.
Nulton Kopcza Funeral Home