Dec 17, 2024

Celia M. Simmons Kaminski Haas formerly of Nanticoke, PA, passed away on December 17, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her sons Curtis and Richard.

Surviving are her children, George, Valerie (Moore Swanson), Deborah Koupinas, Rhonda Jones, and Julia McCleaf.

A blessing service will be held...

Dec 8, 2024

Harry Croop Jr., 62, of Nanticoke, passed away Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He is survived by his wife the former Susan Nichols; son, Jason Croop; and daughter, Angela Croop.

Arrangements are in the care of Dinelli Family Funeral Home 170 East Broad Street, Nanticoke.

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Dec 6, 2024

Frances M. "Pat" Policare, 83, of the Korn Krest Section of Hanover Township, went home to be with her Lord, Friday December 6, 2024.

Frances was born November 23, 1941, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Madeline Dobash Carlo. A resident of Korn Krest since 1982, she lived in Wilkes-Barre in her early years...

Nov 27, 2024

Charles T. "Bud" Faux, 93, of Orangeville, passed away Wednesday evening November 27, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

His wife, the former Shirley Robbins, preceded him in death on November 1, 2013 after sharing 54 years of marriage.

Born September 8, 1931 at the family homestead in Zion Grove, he...

Nov 25, 2024

Henry A. Turchanik Jr., 81, of the Upper Askam section of Hanover Township passed away Monday evening, November 25th at Birchwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke following a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Born March 24, 1943, he was the son of the late Henry A. and Ann Griffiths Turchanik Sr. A resident of...

Nov 25, 2024

Edward Randy Eckrote, 63, of Nanticoke, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, following a long period of deteriorating health.

Randy was born March 26, 1961 in Nanticoke, a son of the late Calvin and Lorraine Lore Eckrote. He had been employed for many years doing construction work and masonry...

Nov 22, 2024

Melania Kropiewnicki, 94, of the Sheatown section of Newport Township, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes Barre, following a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Kropiewnicki, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage until his passing on June 3, 1998.

Nov 11, 2024

Irene A. Mazuka, 91, a life-long resident of Nanticoke, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes Barre.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Mazuka, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage until his passing on October 14, 2011.

Born July 20,...

Nov 3, 2024

William R. Yoh Sr., 81, of Kingston, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kingston.

His wife, Rose Mary Ambrose Yoh, preceded him in death October 16, 2024. They shared 58 years of marriage on July 2nd of this year.

Born November 24, 1942 in...

Nov 1, 2024

Kim Collette Lloyd, 55, passed away November 1, 2024.

Our beloved baby sister was born November 12, 1968

in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to parents, the late Marilyn L Lloyd and Ronald W Lloyd.

Kim grew up with us in Ft Lauderdale and is a graduate of Ft

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Oct 25, 2024

Thomas M. O'Leary, 75, of Nanticoke, PA, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024.

Tom was born in New York City to the late William and Stephanie (Peters) O'Leary.

He grew up in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City and moved to Yonkers NY, when he was 13. He graduated...

Oct 22, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Armstrong RN, 92, of Alden Station section of Newport Township, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Born May 12, 1932, in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Anna Rokosz Armstrong.

Peggy was a graduate of Newport Township High School, and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing...

Oct 16, 2024

Rose Mary Yoh, 75, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Her husband is William "Bill" Yoh Sr., with whom she shared 58 years of marriage on July 2nd of this year.

Born on December 18, 1948 in West Wyoming, Rose was a daughter...

Oct 14, 2024

Maria (Gunshore) Lukashewski, 61, of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania died Monday, October 14th, 2024 at Allied Services Hospice Center in Wilkes-Barre after her battle with ovarian cancer.

She and her family hope her experience will help lead to earlier detection and success in treatment for other women.

Maria attended Sacred Heart grade school...

Oct 14, 2024

Julie E. Wren, 60, of Nanticoke, died Monday, October 14th, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 21, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Harold Wren, of Montello Wisconsin, and the late Dorothy Rogers Grivner.

She was a graduate of G. A. R. High School,...

Oct 7, 2024

Gerard A. "Gerry" Rish, 63, a lifelong resident of the Alden Station section of Newport Township, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton .

Born April 3, 1961 in Pittston, he was a son of the late Joseph A. and Esther M. McCoola Rish.

He was a...

Oct 7, 2024

Florence "Flossie" Haas, 86, of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Known for her quick wit and warm personality, Flossie was beloved by all who knew her. Born in Nanticoke, where she spent most of her life, she was the youngest of six children...

Oct 6, 2024

Mr. William J. Hill, 88, of Chase Road Shavertown, passed into his eternal rest Sunday, October 6, 2024 at home.

Billy, as he was known to his family, was born in Nanticoke, January 28, 1936, the only son to the late William and Jennie Chubeck Hill.

He was a graduate of...

Oct 4, 2024

Frank Wanchisen, 64, of Wilkes-Barre, died October 4th, 2024.

Born in Nanticoke on May 11 1960, he was a son of the late Peter and Dorothy Bezdziecki Wanchisen.

He is survived by a brother; Peter Wanchisen and his wife, Monica, of Nanticoke; sisters, Janice Wempa, and her husband Frank, Charlottesville, VA,...

Oct 4, 2024

Edward Schwartz of Lower Askam left his earthly home on October 4th, 2024

Born on May 9, 1941, Ed was a graduate of Nanticoke High School in 1959. He worked for the railroad and Penn Refrigeration before his 30 years working at King Fifth Wheel in Mountaintop prior to his retirement in 2004.

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