Jan 26, 2023

Christine D. Baker, 54, of Nanticoke passed away unexpectedly Thursday, morning, January 26, 2023 at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Born August 8, 1968 in Nanticoke, she was a daughter of Joseph Jaskulski and the late Margaret Thorne Jaskulski. She attended parochial school until entering Nanticoke public schools, graduating from John S. Fine High School, class of...

Jan 24, 2023

On January 24th, Jack's final ship passed over the horizon to God, family and friends waiting for him on the other side ready to greet him. He was 79 years old. He spent his last years at the Emmanuel Center in Danville, Pennsylvania and spent many years living in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania.

Jack was born in...

Jan 20, 2023

Henry Marcus Gruber, infant son of Kyle and Kelly Gruber of Pond Hill, died on Friday, January 20, 2023, shortly after delivery by emergency surgery at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers, Gavin and Xavier; maternal grandmother, Sandra Maga, of Nanticoke; paternal grandmother, Patricia Gruber; and great grandmother,...

Jan 20, 2023

Theresa M. Walker, 88, of the Wanamie section of Newport Township, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at her home.

She was married to Al J. Walker for forty-five years until his passing on August 28, 2004. Theresa shared in supporting many of their activities including Al's music career and the Newport Township Little League....

Jan 19, 2023

Susan L. Leskovicz, 59, of Nanticoke, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the emergency room at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born April 5, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lorraine Harrison Chamberlain. She was raised in the Back Mountain and graduated from Dallas High School, class of 1981....

Jan 10, 2023

Norman Thomas Morris, 76, passed away on January 10, 2023 at home in his recliner just as he wished in York, PA in the presence of his loving family. Born on September 8, 1946 in Nanticoke, PA, he was the son of the late Norman R. and Juanita Keller Morris. Prior to 2011, Norm resided in Mocanaqua, PA.

Jan 3, 2023

Daniel A. Kopko, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 a patient at WellSpan York Hospital in York, PA. He was a life-long resident of Nanticoke until moving to Lebanon to live with his daughter, Carol, in October. He was married to the former Dolores Broglia for 32 years until her passing on October 30, 1991.

Jan 2, 2023

Lois E. Walting, 91, of Tilbury Terrace, West Nanticoke, PA passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.

Born March 3, 1931 in Nanticoke, she was a daughter of the late George and Edith Meado Dzuris. Lois graduated from Nanticoke High School, Class of 1948, and continued her education receiving a Bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg State College....

Dec 26, 2022

Kathleen R. (Kathy) Gibson, 70, of Shickshinny went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 26, 2022 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.

Born November 4, 1952 in Rose Hill, Onondaga County, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Robert and Shirley (DeRemer) Whitney. She resided in several areas of New York State and...

Dec 25, 2022

Denise J. Williams, 61, of Hanover Township, passed away early Sunday morning December 25th 2022, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born February 10, 1961, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Gloria Buchinski Gostynski. Denise was a loving mother and passionate about her family. She was an incredible cook...

Dec 23, 2022

James L. Vasilakos, 83, of Nanticoke, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022. He is survived by his wife, the former, Barbara Bush, with whom he celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on September 19th.

A life-long resident of Nanticoke, he was born March 5, 1939, a son of the late Louis and Lillian Gaston Vasilakos.

Dec 20, 2022

David J. Russin, 63, of Nanticoke, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at his home.

Born July 28, 1959, he was a son of the late Joseph A. Russin and Rose Tonini Russin. David was a graduate of John S. Fine High School, Nanticoke, class of 1978. Earlier in life he had been employed...

Dec 18, 2022

Phoebe Marie Peeples, infant daughter of Brian Peeples and Samantha Marr of Wilkes-Barre, died unexpectedly at Geisinger NICU, Danville, on December 18, 2022 in the loving arms of her parents.

Born prematurely September 14, 2022 at 27 weeks and 4 days gestation, she remained hospitalized until her untimely death.

In addition...

Dec 11, 2022

Michael P. Sawczuk PhD, 78, of Alden Station, Newport Township, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

He was married to the former Jean Beggs with whom he celebrated fifty-five years of marriage on September 2nd.

Born April 9, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of...

Dec 5, 2022

Carl D. Moyer, 91, of Greenbriar Drive, Dallas, formerly of Chase Road, Jackson Township and Newport Center, was called home to the Lord, Monday morning, December, 5, 2022. He passed away peacefully at his home after a long- fought battle with cancer, under the care of his daughter and Allied Hospice Services.

Born September 19,...

Nov 30, 2022

Thomas E. Kline,72, of Nanticoke passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Birchwood Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke.

Thomas was born July 28, 1950 in Nanticoke. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1969 with the rank of Private First Class.

Prior to retiring, he was...

Nov 23, 2022

Elizabeth M. Hankey Smith, 87, of Bear, Deleware, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her home.

A native of Glen Lyon, she was born May 11, 1935 the daughter of the late Margaret Hankey. She attended the Newport Township schools.

She began a long career working in the garment industry,...

Nov 20, 2022

Samuel J. Tedesco Jr., 79, of Newport Township, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 20, 2022 at

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospice.

Born July 28, 1943 in McKeesport, PA, he was a son of the late Samuel and Florence Farrow Tedesco.

He graduated from McKeesport High School in 1961. He...

Nov 19, 2022

Dolores Golumb Olshefski, 86, of Nanticoke, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Oakwood

Terrace, Moosic where she resided since July 2021.

Born May 16, 1936, in Nanticoke she was the daughter of the late Walter and Pearl Davis Golumb of

Honey Pot.

She was married to...

Nov 19, 2022

Jamie L. Bozinski, 61, of Nanticoke passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following an illness.

Born November 15, 1961 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of the late James Pfuntner and the late Grace (Nancy) Rees. A resident of Nanticoke all of her life, Jamie graduated from John S. Fine High...