Obituaries

Apr 9, 2020

Nancy A. Panarella, 87, of Skillman, New Jersey passed away on April 9, 2020. Born in Larksville, she was the daughter of Gabriel and Anna Zaleskas Klimkevich. Nancy graduated from Wyoming Seminary and attended Misericordia University.

She was a loving wife and mother and moved frequently with her family living in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey....

Apr 8, 2020

John Ciehoski, 67, of Harvey’s Lake, passed away after a hard-fought battle, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. John was born in Kingston, a son of Walter and Susan Brdaric Ciehoski. He was a graduate of West Side Technical School, class of 1970. He was employed as a diesel mechanic and carpenter.

John,...

Apr 7, 2020

Matthew N. Kravits, 83, Dallas, passed away, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Edwardsville he was the son of Matthew and Julia Krishock Kravits. He was a graduate of Edwardsville High School and was self-employed in the landscaping business.  Matthew was a member of St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown.

He was preceded in death...

Mar 28, 2020

Lester Earl “Butch” Campbell, Jr. 80, Dallas, passed away, Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Gardens of Tunkhannock. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Lester E. and Eleanor Sayre Campbell, Sr. and had attended Kingston schools. He was a contractor by trade. Self-employed with his own business, L & C construction.

He was an...

Mar 27, 2020

David E. Jones, 89, Wilkes-Barre, formerly of Trucksville, Pa; passed away, Friday, March 27, 2020 at Gardens at East Mountain, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Plymouth. He was the son of the late William H. and Anna Evans Jones and attended Kingston Schools.

He was in warehouse maintenance with Panel Print Boxes and also with Atlas Container. He was...

Mar 21, 2020

Grace Mary McCue, 83, Dallas, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Damiano) Apolinaro and was a graduate of Luzerne High School.

Grace was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, the Altar and Rosary Society and the...

Mar 21, 2020

Samuel J. Naples, Jr., 67, Dallas, passed away, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his residence. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Samuel and Helen Heist Naples and was a graduate of Dallas High School and had attended Luzerne County Community College. He had worked with the US Postal Service until his retirement.

Samuel...

Mar 19, 2020

Bette Ruth Truscott, 87, Dallas, passed away, Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Kingston, and a lifelong resident of the Back Mountain, she was the daughter of the late Frank Gordon and the late Lottie Morgan Mathers.  Bette was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary and Wilkes-Barre School of Nursing.

Bette was a private...

Mar 15, 2020

Jude Thaddeus Kotch went home to be with the Lord and Savior, Jesus on Sunday, March 15 after a lengthy illness. He was 55. Jude was a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida. Upon graduation from Embry-Riddle, Jude was commissioned in the United States Army and rose to the rank...

Feb 13, 2020

Marian T. Kittle, 97, Harris Hill Road, Shavertown, passed away, Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Manor Care, Kingston. Born in Wilkes-Barre, March 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Gertrude Morgan Turner and was a graduate of Kingston Twp. High School class of 1939 and Wyoming Seminary School of Business. She was a secretary with...

Feb 10, 2020

Alma R. Brown, 89, a resident of Shavertown, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at her home.

Born on July 29, 1930 in Luzerne, Alma was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ruby Collins Gilbert.

Alma attended Luzerne High School and a School of Nursing, attaining her Licensed Practical...

Feb 10, 2020

Marion Attanasio, 85, of Wilkes Barre Township, PA entered into rest on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. Born July 26, 1934 in Courtdale, PA she was the daughter of the late Mildred and Carl Carlson, and the Granddaughter of the late Flora and Reese Thomas of Courtdale.

Marion graduated from Luzerne High School. While living in Courtdale Marion...

Feb 10, 2020

Helen F. George, 97, Dallas, passed away, Monday, February 10, 2020 at home, where she resided with her son George, and daughter-in-law, Nancy. Born in Exeter, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Frances Pietraszewski Sulzinski and was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre and Empire Beauty School. Following her husband’s death in 1970, Helen continued...

Feb 10, 2020

Bernard M. Pipan, Dallas, passed away, Monday, February 10, 2020 at his residence.

Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 10:00 Am at Gate of Heaven Church. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wyoming. Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas.

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Feb 7, 2020

Albert B. Ciccarelli, 89, Dallas, passed away, Friday, February 7, 2020 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Pringle, he was the son of the late Sam and Louise Morelli Ciccarelli and was a graduate of Central Catholic Highs School and had attended Wilkes College.

Al was a member of Gate of Heaven Church. He was a salesman...

Jan 28, 2020

Robert Alfred Moore, 91, Dallas, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, January 28, 2020. Born June 16, 1928 in Dallas, he was the son of the late Alfred Ayers and Beatrice Ruth Newberry Moore.

Robert graduated in 1946 from Dallas Township High School where he was an All Star football player and band member....

Jan 28, 2020

Robert F. Miller, 70, Dallas, passed away, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his residence. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Robert and Alice Miller and had attended Dallas High School.

Robert had worked for Offset Paper Back for many years until his retirement. He had served his country proudly during the Viet Nam...

Jan 27, 2020

John P. Kishkill, 94, Dallas, passed away, Monday, January 27, 2020 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Vincent and Michalina Uss Kishkill and had attended Brooklyn Automotive High School.

John had worked for Topps Chewing gum for many years until his retirement and had been a...

Jan 24, 2020

William H. Long, 89, Shavertown, passed away Friday, January 24, at his daughter’s home in Tunkhannock surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean J. Johnson, who passed less than one month ago on December 28. Bill and Jean were born within two months of each other, started dating at age 15, and enjoyed 69...

Jan 21, 2020

Peter A. Mattioli, 86, Shavertown. passed away, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Exeter, he was the son of the late Gino and Beatrice Lucernoni Mattioli and was a graduate of Exeter High School and attended University of Pennsylvania for Nursing.

He was self-employed owning and operating at one time The Checkerboard Inn...