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 Local Obituaries for Luzerne County, PA. & Wyoming County, PA.

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...

Charles L. Milazzo

Charles L. Milazzo

Jan 15, 2024

Charles L. Milazzo, 86, a lifelong resident of W. Wyoming, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Exeter.

He was the son of the late Samuel and Jean Gadomski Milazzo. Charles graduated from West Wyoming High School in 1955 and Temple University Pharmacy School before beginning a long successful career in the pharmacy...

Ryan P. Richards

Ryan P. Richards

Jan 11, 2024

Ryan P. Richards, 34, of Wilkes-Barre Twp., passed away Thursday January 11, 2024, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.

Born in West Wyoming, he was the son of Margaret Rose (Licata) Richards and the late Edward (Ned) Richards. He was a graduate of Wyoming Area class of 2007 and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Penn...

Robert E. Samuels

Robert E. Samuels

Jan 7, 2024

Robert E. Samuels, 84, of W. Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, peacefully at his home.

Born in Luzerne he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Dorosky) Samuels.

Robert graduated from Luzerne High School in 1957 and went on to work for Acme Markets. He had various management roles in his time with Acme and...

Sean ‘Moon Dog’ Stankus

Sean ‘Moon Dog’ Stankus

Dec 30, 2023

Sean “Moon Dog” Stankus of Dallas, Pennsylvania, 60, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp., PA.

He was born on June 16, 1963 in Pittston, to the late John and Rosemary (Yonki) Stankus.

Sean graduated from Seton High School in 1981 and attended Wilkes Barre Vocational Technical School to study mechanics. Sean...

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