Apr 25, 2021

Gregory C. Zionkowski, 72, of Nanticoke passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Guardian Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Sheatown following a long period of declining health.

Born March 12, 1949, he was a son of the late Peter F. and Albina Gilbus Zionkowski. Gregory attended St. Mary's grade school and was a graduate of Nanticoke...

Apr 23, 2021

Michael Kardash, 89, of Sheatown, passed away peacefully, April 23rd at his home with family by his side.

Born April 30, 1931 in Newport Township, he was a son of the late John and Antoinette (Wierbicki) Kardash. Michael was a graduate of Newport Township High School, class of 1949. After graduation he proudly served his...

Apr 17, 2021

Anna (Ann) Hopiak, formerly of Hanover Township, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Potomac, MD, where she has resided since 2017 to be close to her nieces and nephews.

Anna known as Ann to her many friends, was the loving wife of Alex Hopiak, who passed away in 1987....

Apr 14, 2021

Jay H. Munson, 63, of Nanticoke passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.

A life-long resident of Nanticoke, he was born April 17, 1957, the son of the late Harold and Isabelle Smith Munson. He graduated from John S. Fine High School, Nanticoke, class of 1975 and furthered his education...

Apr 13, 2021

Elizabeth A. Vandermark, 95, of East Green Street, Nanticoke passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Oakwood Terrace, Moosic where she was a patient since June, 2019.

Born October 12, 1925 in the Wanamie section of Newport Township she was a daughter of the late Russell W. and Hazel (Montgomery) Vandermark. She attended the Newport...

Apr 11, 2021

Edna M. DiRisio, 92, of Nanticoke passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease.

Born January 27, 1929 in St. Clair, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Morgan and Harriet (Botzer) Jones. She graduated from Girardville High School, class of 1947, and was a homemaker most of her...

Apr 6, 2021

Frank Presnal Sr., 94, of Alden, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Residential Hospice, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Stearns Station, Newport Township on June 18, 1926, he was one of nine children of the late John and Margaret (Ciolkosz) Presnal. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in Central Europe and...

Apr 3, 2021

Irene Ruth Michalski (Baran), 86, of Nanticoke passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, under loving care and compassion at Guardian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born June 6, 1934, in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Krucowski) Baran.

Irene was a lifelong resident of Nanticoke and attended...

Mar 26, 2021

Michael Edward Haines Jr., 34, of Chase Road, Shavertown, passed away Friday, March 26th 2021.

Born December 5th, 1986, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Dawn (Benscoter) Haines and Michael Haines Sr.

He attended Greater Nanticoke Area High School where he wrestled and played baseball for the Trojans. Mike enjoyed...

Mar 23, 2021

Vernon I. Torrey, 89, of Nanticoke, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following several years of declining health.

Born and raised in Cullman, Alabama, he was a son of the late George and Verna Creps Torrey. He was a graduate of St. Bernard University, Cullman. In 1951, Vernon enlisted and proudly...

Mar 21, 2021

Gracie J. Miller, 13, of Glen Lyon died Sunday March 21, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest from injuries sustained last week in a fire at her home.

Born September 18, 2007 in Margate, Florida, she was the daughter of Christina (Perry) Miller. She and her family resided in Glen Lyon for the...

Mar 21, 2021

Eleanor E. Antolik RN, 95, widow of John T. Antolik, of Nanticoke passed away peacefully Sunday, March 21, 2021 following a brief illness.

Born November 2, 1925 she was a daughter of the late Leon and Stella (Tyburski) Voshefski. Eleanor resided in Nanticoke for most of her life and was a graduate of Nanticoke High...

Mar 14, 2021

Roderick A. (Father Thomas) O'Handley, 81, of Bayonne, NJ and St. Vladimir's Monestary, Hunlock Creek passed away peacefully Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.

Born October 6, 1939 in New York City, he was the son of the late Allan Roderick O'Handley a native of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and the late Diane...

Mar 12, 2021

Judith M. Ruth, 66, of Forty Fort, passed away peacefully Friday, March 12, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley surrounded by close family.

Born July 31, 1954 in Nanticoke, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Irene Shibilski Ruth. She resided in Slocum Township most of her life and graduated from Crestwood High School,...

Mar 9, 2021

Florence T. Tomko, 91, formerly of Nanticoke, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Allied Services (St. Luke's Villa) where she was a patient since July, 2019. She lived on West Main Street, Nanticoke for many years and later, Pittston and Lee Park Towers.

Born January 15, 1930 in Nanticoke, she was a daughter of...

Mar 2, 2021

Helen C. Kotch (née Czekaj) died in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart on March 2, 2021 in Dunmore, PA due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was 80 years old.

Mrs. Kotch was born on October 10, 1940 in Nanticoke, PA to her parents, Tadeusz and Helen Czekaj (née Hosczinski). She graduated from Nanticoke...

Feb 26, 2021

Henry (Hank) Przekop, 68, of Nanticoke passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital from complications of Covid 19.

He was the son of the late Henry and Pearl Mikolaicik Przekop.

He was a graduate of Nanticoke High School, class of 1970 and attended Penn State and Wilkes University....

Feb 23, 2021

Feb 18, 2021

Joan Gashi, 88, of Nanticoke, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at her home following an illness.

Born and raised in Blandinsville, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late John and Alice (Foster) Akers. She was a graduate of Blandinsville High School, class of 1950.

She was married to Albert...

Feb 16, 2021

Carolyn J. Higgins, 84, of Alden, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born December 15, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Verna (Snyder) Boltz. Carolyn resided in Alden most of her life and was a graduate of Nanticoke High School. She continued her education in the Wilkes-Barre...