Obituaries

Apr 24, 2018

Kirstie L. Powell, 45, Dallas, passed away, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Wilke-Barre General Hospital. Born in Paterson, NJ she was the daughter of James Fitch and Noelle McKay, and had attended Western Wayne High School, graduated from Thomson High School, and attended Misericordia University.

Kirstie was an avid crafter and loved crocheting. Her greatest loves in...

Apr 23, 2018

Allan J. Cease, 72, Dallas, passed away, Monday, April 23, 2018 at Wilkes-Bare General Hospital. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Brickenridge Cease and was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary as well as Lycoming College with a Bachelor’s degree in History. He was also a graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary and Drew...

Apr 23, 2018

Edward “Skip” T. Kosakowski, 65, of Dallas, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 23, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 13, 1952 to the late Edward N. and Shirley (Steinruck) Kosakowski in Kingston PA.  His father gave him the nickname of “Skip” while serving in the Korean Conflict via letters home.

He is survived...

Apr 22, 2018

Frank J. Summa, Sr., 89, Dallas, passed away, Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Mercy Center, Dallas. Born in Kingston, He was the son of the late Theodore and Theresa Grilz Summa and had attended St. Nicholas High School, Wilkes-Barre. He was a Switchman for Commonwealth Telephone.

Frank was a member of Gate of Heaven Church and was...

Apr 19, 2018

Robert G. Spudis, 76, Dallas, passed away, Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Michael and Helen Muscavage Spudis and was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School.

Robert was a mechanic with Topps Chewing Gum. He was a shop steward with Teamsters Local 229. He was...

Apr 14, 2018

Cynthia L. Evans, 75, Shavertown, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at her residence. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Searfoss Disque and was a graduate of Lake Lehman High School.

Cynthia was a Beautician in the back mountain area for many years. She was a...

Apr 5, 2018

Viola Stogoski Harris, 89, Harveys Lake, passed away, Thursday, April 5, 2018 in the comfort of her own home. Born in Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Stogoski and Ruth Cruthers Stogoski.

Viola was cherished and loved by her family and countless friends. She had an amazing sense of humor that brought joy to...

Apr 5, 2018

William W. Cutter, 91, a longtime resident of Dallas, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Celtic Hospice, Wilke-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Walter and Nora Healey Cutter, both originally from Wilkes-Barre later residing in Detroit, Michigan.  He was a graduate of Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre class of 1945 and attended King’s College...

Apr 3, 2018

Virginia “Ginger” Spencer, 82, Dallas, passed away, Monday, April 2, 2018 at her residence. Born in Newton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillie Ayers Specht and was a graduate of Branchville High School.

Ginger was a Housewife, raising her children. She was a member of The Huntsville United Methodist Church. Ladies Auxiliary...

Mar 31, 2018

Mary Josephine Williams, 82, of Dallas, beloved wife of Jack Williams, passed away, on March 31, 2018 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Born, July 31, 1935 in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, Mary was the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Zeto. A Coughlin High School (“53”) graduate, she worked for many years at First Eastern Bank, Dallas...

Mar 22, 2018

Mary Ellen Gless, longtime Dallas resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018.

Born February 4th, 1933, Mary was the third daughter to George and Helen Opalenik, who immigrated from the Carpathian region of Czechoslovakia after the First World War. She was the wife of Dale Lee Gless (deceased), pilot and engineer, married November 12, 1955...

Mar 21, 2018

Caroline M. Williams, 82, Dallas, passed away, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Edith Hartin Archambault and was a graduate of Falls Overfield High School. While in high school she received business education. Caroline was very active in basketball. She had worked...

Mar 20, 2018

William F. Gately, Jr, 74, Shavertown, passed away, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at his residence. Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late William F. and Dorothy Shiner Gately and was a graduate of Luzerne High School and the Pennsylvania State Police Academy.

William was a Pennsylvania State Trooper with the Wyoming Barracks before...

Mar 16, 2018

Mary Ann Meeker, 78, of Dallas, passed away Friday evening, March 16, 2018, at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre, with family by her side.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Osmyn Harris Owen and Ida Mae (Nicholas) Owen.

Mary was a graduate of Dallas High School, class of 1957, and earned a degree...

Mar 16, 2018

Francis "Frank" Patts, 85, Dallas, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.  Born in Hudson, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Mikulick Patts and was a graduate of Plains High School and Elizabethtown University with a degree in criminal justice. He also attended King's College.

He was a member of...

Mar 10, 2018

Andrew Prebola, 47, Luzerne, passed away, Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his residence. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the former Barbara Race Prebola and the late Andrew Prebola, Jr. and was a graduate of Dallas High School. He was a Tradesman in Construction in the Wyoming Valley.

He was preceded in death by a...

Mar 10, 2018

Phyllis K. Ide, 87, Beaumont, passed away in her sleep, Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Timber Ridge Nursing Center. Born in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Jason and Agnes Fritz Kunkle and was a graduate of Dallas High School in 1948 and attended Wyoming Seminary Business School. She was an accountant /bookkeeper with Cotes Unigraphics...

Mar 5, 2018

Wilma V. Goos, 91, Yallick Farms, Dallas, passed away, Monday, March 5, 2018 at her residence.  Born in Dortmund, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Marie Barthel Flukert.

Wilma was a housewife and stayed at home to raise her children. She was a member of River of Life Ministries in Lehman...

Mar 3, 2018

Jane E. Johnson, 60, Harveys Lake, passed away, Saturday, March 3, 2018 at her residence. Born in Attleboro, Mass, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Esther Mathers Sousa and was a graduate of Attleboro High School.

Jane was a cashier with Weis Markets Dallas until her retirement this past April.  She was a member...

Feb 28, 2018

Carol M. Kalinay, 81, Dallas, passed away, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in The Hanover section of Nanticoke, daughter of the late George and Florence Siebert Croop and was a graduate of Hanover High School. She was a CNA with The Meadows Nursing Unit before her retirement. Her favorite pastime was watching classic...