Obituaries

Aug 7, 2024

 Sandra H. Milligan, 90, Dallas, passed away, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Laura Woodard Londo and attended The LaSalle High School in Niagara Falls. 

Sandra was a secretary for the maintenance department with Commonwealth Communications until her retirement. She and her late husband Ralph...

Aug 6, 2024

 William F. Griffiths, 98, West Bath, ME, formerly of Dallas, Pa, passed away, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in West Bath ME. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Cedric and Elizabeth Grall Griffiths and was a graduate of Dallas High School and received his BA in Government from George Washington University. 

 William was a Sales Manager with XEROX...

Aug 4, 2024

 Patricia R. Baird, 91, died peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by family at Geisinger Medical Center, in Wilkes-Barrie, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her husband Robert “Bobby” W. Baird — they would have celebrated 70 years of marriage this coming September; their children Bonnie Baird (Kennett Square, PA), Robert Baird III and wife Christa (Northampton, PA), Lori Baird...

Aug 2, 2024

 Ann Hopkins, 87, of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, during one of her favorite pastimes—listening to a thunder and lightning storm—at Meadows Nursing, surrounded by her family. After her passing, she sent a double rainbow to her loved ones.

 Ann was the daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret Houck. In addition to her parents, she was...

Jul 25, 2024

 Elizabeth M. Betty Handley, 80 Huntingdon, Pa. formerly of the Wilkes-Barre area, passed away, Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Geisinger Hospital, Lewistown. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Florance Wich Johns and was a graduate of Coughlin High School. She furthered her education with an associates degree in Secretarial Administration.

 Betty was a member of...

Jul 24, 2024

 Jean Louise Davison, 92, passed away, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born in Pikes Creek, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth Redmond Anstett and was a graduate of Lehman High School.

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

Jul 23, 2024

Mitchell Robert Wojtowicz, 75, Dallas, passed away, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at The Verterans Administration Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.

 Funeral arrangements will be announced from The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pa. 18612.

Jul 12, 2024

 Elizabeth P. Covert died Friday, July 12, 2024 in Dallas surrounded by family. She was 95. Born in Kingston in 1928 to the late Albert H. and Emily (Gregory) Parrish, she was preceded in death by her husband Walter C. Covert in 1992, whom she married in 1969, and a brother, Arthur G. Parrish, in 1982. She also lived in...

Jul 11, 2024

 Carol A. Sitar, 83, Chester Springs, PA., passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Downingtown, PA. Born in Dallas, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Skvarla Polacky and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and College Misericordia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art Education.

 Carol was a...

Jul 10, 2024

 Harry E. Zacharias, III, 75, Monroe Twp. Passed away, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his residence. Born in Kingston, he was the son of Harry Zacharias and the late Marion Schoonover Zacharias and was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School and had attended Penn State University, Lehman Campus.

 Harry was a Mill Wright for ICON for 8 years. Before ICON he...

Jul 6, 2024

Suellen Bush, 80, Shavertown, passed away, Saturday, July 6, 2024 at her residence. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Bertha Lewis Roberts and was a graduate of Dallas High school class of 1962. 

 Suellen had worked as a Service Rep for Commonwealth Telephone for 18 years later doing home cleaning for 20 years. Suellen was...

Jun 28, 2024

 Carol Ann Muddiman, 77, West Wyoming, passed away, Friday, June 28, 2024 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Dorsey, MD, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Katherine Johnson Spence and was a graduate of Howard High School and Kings College with two degrees in accounting and business.

 Carol was employed with URS as an accountant for many years...

Jun 26, 2024

Joan T. Pappas, 91, of Trucksville, passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas and was reunited with her loved ones in heaven. She will forever be remembered for her sweet heart, kind soul, and always having a smile on her face.

Born on August 20th, 1932, in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of the late...

Jun 25, 2024

Jun 21, 2024

Jean M. Gale, 87, Dallas, passed away, Friday, June 21, 2024 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Chipolis-Granahan and was a graduate of Duryea High School.

 Jean was affiliated with Pomeroy’s Store at The Wyoming Valley Mall in the early 70s. She was a member of Gate of Heaven Church,...

Jun 21, 2024

 Benjamin D. Roberts, 82, Shavertown, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at Allied Nursing Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Lingertot Roberts and was a graduate of Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre. He furthered his education by getting a degree in Drafting.

 Benjamin was a drafter with Royer Foundry and Machine Company for...

Jun 16, 2024

Nancy J. Smith, 84, Dallas, passed away, Sunday, June 16, 2024 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late William and Grace Hughes Kreischer and was a graduate of Dallas High School.

 Nancy was a member of The Shavertown United Methodist Church. She was employed as an office manager with Don Wilkinson Agency...

Jun 7, 2024

     Betty Lorraine Moore, 94, Dallas, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Friday, June 7, 2024 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ellen Stidson Casterline and was a graduate of Kingston Twp High School. 

      Betty and her husband...

May 30, 2024

    Thomas Sabecky, 64, Dallas, passed away, Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Sacred Heart Hospice, Dunmore. Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late William Sabecky and the late Suzanne Galletti Martz and had attended Westside Technical Institute. 

    Thomas was affiliated with Offset Paperback, Dallas, for many years until his retirement. Many of his favorite activities...

May 30, 2024

Mary J. Stash, 66 of Plymouth, PA, and formerly of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Born August 14, 1957 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the former Frances Elencik Stash and the late Steven Stash. Mary attended Gate of Heaven School in Dallas, PA, and was a graduate of Lake-Lehman High...