OBITUARY LISTING

Apr 14, 2025

Bernard (Bernie) Stanley Shinko, 96, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Bernie was the son of John Shinko and Stella (Paduch) Shinko and attended Meyers High School.

Bernie dedicated many years to his career as an iron worker, specializing in steel fabrication before retiring at age 62. He was a skilled...

Apr 12, 2025

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Dec 31, 2024

Linda M. Nagy passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2024. She was born November 19, 1947 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Margaret (Sabo) and Frank E. Nagy. Linda was very proud of her Hungarian heritage.Married and divorced she moved to Northeast Pennsylvania to raise her two daughters as a strong single parent: Danielle Erikson, an independent woman like her...

Nov 23, 2024

Sergeant First Class Master Gunner Carl J. Martin, of Chesnee, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 71, in his home, after a short battle with cancer.

Mr. Martin was born in Luzerne County, on October 30, 1953, the son of the late John J. Martin and Marita Zim. Carl was a beloved husband, father,...

Sep 7, 2024

Jun 2, 2024

Patrick George Oliver, 91, of Kingston passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his home.  He was born in Kingston a son of the late George and Mary Muldowney Oliver.  He was a 1950 graduate of Kingston High School and received a bachelors degree from St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas.He was employed at Second National Bank in Wilkes-Barre prior...

May 17, 2024

Duane Albert Craig Sr.August 28, 1950 - May 17, 2024Our dad had the strength of 100 men fighting this battle to get good care.  He began his life in Bear Creek the son of Irene Joanne Craig and Anthony John Craig (Jack).  He was the youngest of five and his siblings are Elaine Solinski, Judith Bori, Jack Craig, Tom Craig...

Feb 3, 2024

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, John C. Gaudio, M.D. after a lengthy illness. He was a graduate of King’s College and Hahnemann University. Upon graduation from medical school, he completed an internship at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem and worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Reading. He served as...

Nov 6, 2023

 

Mary Ann Burns Leshinski, age 69 of Larksville passed away peacefully at her home on November 6, 2023.   She was born in Kingston on September 23, 1954 a daughter of the late Mary Connors Burns and Robert J. Burns.  She was a 1972 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School.  She also graduated from nursing school and had...

Sep 16, 2023

 

In loving memory of Jean C. Santana, father of two living boys Leiyean and Jevian Santana Alvarez. Jean departed on September 16th, 2023 in a tragic subway accident in NYC. He suffered a traumatic brain injury prior to the accident which left him confused and vulnerable. He went missing in NYC and a report was filed in effort to...

Sep 16, 2023

 

Joel Bell, Sr., of Larksville formerly of Bear Creek and Sweet Valley passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Plains Township.  He was born December 28, 1950 in Wilkes Barre a son of the late Walter Edward Bell and Bernice Zardus Bell. 

Joel was a graduate of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and...

Sep 10, 2023

 

John Francis Kogoy, 75, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away September 10, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Wilkes Barre.

Born on February 19, 1948, in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of the late John Francis Kogoy and Grace (Thomas) Kogoy.  John worked for the City of Wilkes-Barre as a mechanic from the time of high school until the time of...

Sep 10, 2023

 

Thomas E. “Tommy” Heffers, 82, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away September 10, 2023 in his sleep at Highland Manor Nursing Home.  He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 years, Anita Heffers, on June 7, 2019.

Born on November 7, 1940 in Pittston, he was the son of John and Mary Heffers.  Thomas was an avid baseball...

Sep 4, 2023

 

Ryan Thomas Nash, 44, of Plains passed away on September 4, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.

He was born June 24, 1979 in Wilkes-Barre the son of Bonnie Banaszek.  Ryan was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Banaszek III, and his dad Ray Banaszek.  

Ryan is survived by his mom, Bonnie...

Sep 2, 2023

 

Violet “Sis” Belcastro, of Bear Creek, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Allied Services Hospice Unit, Wilkes-Barre.  She was born December 16, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre a daughter of the late Vincent Roger and Mary Zardus.  She was a graduate of Coughlin High School and was employed as a nurses aid for many years.

Surviving are her husband,...

Aug 23, 2023

Edward Don Kunkel, 68, of Catawissa passed away on August 23, 2023 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.

He was born August 27, 1954 in Ridgewood, New Jersey a son of the late Werner and Doris Knight Kunkel.  He attended Ridgewood High School and was an Army Veteran of Foreign Wars for the United States earning various medals.  Following...

Aug 22, 2023

 

Michael A. Piccarreta Jr., 86, of Philadelphia, passed away August 22, 2023 at Complete Care at Berkshire, Douglasville, PA.

Mike was born August 24, 1936 in Wilkes-Barre, PA the son of the late Michael A. Piccarreta and Concetta Piccarreta.  He attended Wilkes-Barre Schools and graduated from GAR High School in 1954.  Following High School Mike was employed at Planter’s...

Aug 22, 2023

 

Robert J. Metzger, 67, of Wilkes-Barre passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 peacefully at his home.  He was born January 21, 1956 in Wilkes-Barre a son of the late Anthony and Margaret Metzger.

He was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School class of 1973. Rob was known to many for his infamous family wing sauce and spit...

Aug 21, 2023

 

William T. Whittaker, of Hazleton passed away suddenly on August 21, 2023.  

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul J. Whittaker Sr. and siblings, Rose Marie, Lewis and Chatelle.

Surviving are his mother, Barbara; daughters, Makayla and Abby Whittaker; brothers, John Whittaker and his wife Desiree and Mark Whittaker and his companion Brigette McLaurin; sister Cailey...