Obituaries

Jul 23, 2020

Helen B. (Zluky) Dicton, 82, of Shavertown, passed away at home on July 23, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Luzerne on April 22, 1938, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Ungvarsky Zluky. Helen was proceeded in death by her infant brother, Michael Zluky, and her sister, Anna Kovalick.

She...

Jul 15, 2020

Joseph Kuzyk, 96 of Dallas passed away, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at The Gardens at Wyoming Valley Nursing Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose Fryck Kuzyk.

Joe served his country as a Corporal in the United States Air Force. He was then employed with Cornell Iron...

Jul 12, 2020

John “Scott” Dzury, Shavertown, put up a courageous battle with ALS, passed away, Sunday, July 12, 2020. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Sandy Dzury and the step son of the late George A. Tucker.

John enjoyed walking, the 80’s music, including KISS and Alice Cooper. He very much enjoyed watching The Oakland A’s play...

Jul 5, 2020

Lillian V. Drust (Staskiewicz), 95, passed away in Pittsboro, NC on Sunday July 5, 2020.  Born in Luzerne County, PA, on August 4, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Wanda (Dycewski) Stasukiewicz. She was a graduate of Swoyersville High School and Empire Beauty College.  Prior to moving to North Carolina in 2013, Lillian had been...

Jul 4, 2020

Patricia “Patsy” Audrey Gardner, 77 of Dallas passed away July 4th, 2020. Born in Dallas, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Polacky. She was a graduate of West Side Central Catholic. She was a member of Gate of Heaven parish. Patsy worked most recently at Gertrude Hawk, and her sons restaurant Uncle Bucks bbq. Earlier...

Jun 27, 2020

Eileen R. Tamanini, 77, Wyoming, passed away, Saturday, June 27, 2020, in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Wilkes-Barre Twp. and daughter of the late Francis and  Irene Jane Nelson Wright. Eileen was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, Wilkes-Barre, and Wilkes-Barre Business College.

Eileen was a member of St. Therese's Church, Shavertown....

Jun 25, 2020

Gordon Frank Roberts, Jr, 67, Larksville, passed away, Thursday, June 25, 2020 at The Veterans Administration Medical Center., Wilkes-Barre. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Gordon Frank Roberts, Sr. and the former Evelyn Helen Smith.

He was a graduate of West Side Tech. Gordon was in business with his father with Roberts Oil...

Jun 23, 2020

Elizabeth Jean Mulloy was born on March 27, 1940 at the General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre and passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning on Tuesday June 23, 2020 at the River Run Nursing Facility on Wyoming Avenue in Kingston.  She was the second of four children of the late Hugh Patrick and Ellen Meagher Mulloy.  She...

Jun 7, 2020

Francis B. Hanify 75, Dallas, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Funeral services were held privately at the convenience. of his family. Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pa. 18612.

Jun 6, 2020

Judith Ann Wycallis, 73, Harveys Lake, passed away, Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her residence. Born in Pittston, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Michael Shaughnessy and Marion Lynch Shaughnessy. Judy was graduate of St. John The Evangelist School, Pittston, PA and attended College Misericordia, Dallas, PA and earned a master’s degree in Psychology and Adult...

Jun 4, 2020

Joyce Marie Ruggere, 70, Dallas, passed away, Thursday, June 4, 2020 at her residence. Born in Louisville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Cain Jones and attended Kingston High School.

In her early years she was a nurse’s aid with Wilkes Barre General Hospital and Lake Side Nursing Center. Later was employed...

May 26, 2020

Harriet Jean Parker, 87, Shavertown, passed away, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her residence. A lifelong resident of the Back Mountain, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Florence Major Williams and was a graduate of Kingston Township High School.

Harriet was a member of the Shavertown United Methodist Church and member of the Dallas...

May 21, 2020

Dallas – Tex T Wilson, 92, of Dallas, died Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born Sept. 26, 1927 in Dallas, he was the son of the late Theodore R and Jule Piro Wilson. Tex was a graduate of Dallas Township High School. In 1949, he married E. Jean Monk who passed away just one week prior...

May 19, 2020

Thomas Bogdon, 90, Dallas, passed away, Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Larksville. He was the son of the late George and Mary Hardisky Bogdon. He was one of fourteen children and was a graduate of Larksville High School class of 1947.

Thomas was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. He...

May 15, 2020

Elaine Walsh, 67, Duryea, passed away, Friday, May 15, 2020 at her residence. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Dwinchick and was a graduate of Dallas High School.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of her family.

Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard...

May 14, 2020

Dallas- E. Jean Wilson (Monk), 91, of Dallas, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at her home in East Dallas. Born November 11th, 1928 in Dallas, she was the daughter of Earl and Irene Johnson Monk. Jean was a graduate of Dallas Borough High School. In 1949 she married Tex Wilson and they celebrated their 71st anniversary in April of...

May 6, 2020

Flora Prizzi Fulmer passed away at The Meadows elder care facility in Dallas, PA on Wednesday morning, March 6th at the age of 95.

She was the ninth of ten children of Concetta (neé Giambroni) and Luigi Prizzi. Her siblings Michaele, Serafina, Francesca, Angelina, Gennina, Cecelia, Antonio, Vincenza, and Luigi preceded her in death.

She...

May 6, 2020

Leo A. Gill, Jr., 72 Tunkhannock, passed away, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Gino Merle Veterans Center, Scranton. He was the son of the late Leo A. and Elnor Conner Gill.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc., 2940...

May 5, 2020

Robert H. Yetter, Jr., 80, Dallas, formerly of Wyoming, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Robert H. Yetter and Martha (Clark) Smith and was a graduate of Wyoming High School class of 1957. During high school he played football and...

May 4, 2020

Albert T. Williams, Jr., 91, Dallas, passed away, Monday, May 4, 2020 at his residence. Born in Ashley, he was the son of the late Albert T. and Minnie Kresge Williams and was a graduate of Hanover High School.

Albert was a master mechanic with Operating Engineer’s Union #542. He was a member of many organizations including...