Dec 3, 2025

Edward D. Swicklik, 89, of Nanticoke, passed away Wednesday evening, December 3rd 2025,at Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Nanticoke.

Born March 1, 1936 in Glen Lyon, he was a son of the late Stanley and Helen Wall Swicklik.

He married his wife, the former Sylvia Wojciechowksi on June 3, 1961, together they shared 64 years of marriage.

Eddie was a graduate of Newport...

Nov 25, 2025

James O. Rodda, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on November 25, 2025 at Allied Services, Little Flower Manor in Wilkes-Barre. He was 99 years old.

Jim was born in Hanover Township., a son of the late Joseph J. and Violet L. Cobleigh Rodda. Although he grew up mostly in Hanover Township., he also had fond...

Nov 25, 2025

Carol A. Kirschner, 86, of Nanticoke, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 25 th  2025, under the care of Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes Barre.

Born August 19 th  1939 in Nanticoke, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Wojciechowski Vincent Sr..

She married John W. Kirschner...

Nov 24, 2025

Richard "Rick" Tennesen, 77, of the Sheatown section of Newport Township, passed away late Monday evening, November 24th 2025, under the care of Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes Barre, following an acute illness and hospitalization.

He married Megan Lewis, his lifelong sweetheart since the seventh grade, on May 30th 1970. Together, they built a loving home...

Nov 21, 2025

Rita Yohey, 85, formerly of Berwick and Mocanaqua, passed away Friday afternoon November 21, 2025 at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Nanticoke. She was the widow of Barry L. Yohey, who preceded her in death on April 18, 2021 after 60 years of marriage.

Born September 27, 1940 at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston, she was...

Nov 20, 2025

Irene Szychowski Zielinski, 98, of Iselin, N.J, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Born on May 25, 1927, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Julia (Liput) Szychowski and was a graduate of Hanover High School and Wilkes-Barre Business College.

Nov 12, 2025

With great sadness we announce the passing of Robert Dennis Wolfe, 83, of Nanticoke, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 a patient at VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. He lost his battle with Parkinson's Disease.

He is survived by his wife, the former Cora Sabol; a daughter, Robin Wolfe; a son, Chris Wolfe and his wife, Lisa;...

Nov 11, 2025

Helen Valence Tomko of Hillsborough, NJ passed away peacefully on the morning of November 11, 2025 at Foothill Acres nursing home.

Born in Nanticoke, PA May 8th, 1933, Helen was the daughter of Stephen and Florence(Bartkiewicz) Valence.

Upon leaving Nanticoke, she and her husband, Joe, settled in Hillsborough, NJ in the...

Nov 11, 2025

George Patterson, of Nanticoke and long-time resident of New York, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at his home.

Born March 9, 1946 in Nanticoke, he was a son of the late John and Mae Effie Myers Patterson.

George was a graduate of Nanticoke High School, class of 1964,...

Nov 9, 2025

Chris Cimakosky, 59, of Hanover Township passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.

Born February 2, 1966, in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late Robert and Rochelle Modrovsky Lohman. Chris was a loving husband, dedicated father, and very involved Pop-Pop that will be greatly missed.

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Nov 9, 2025

Janice L. Williams, 81, of Fairmount Township and lifelong resident of the Sweet Valley area, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at her home.

Born in Lake Township, she was the daughter of Stanley and Irene James Garbush. She attended the Lake Lehman Schools.

As well as being a homemaker, Janice...

Nov 8, 2025

Robin R. Williams, 69, of Mountain Top, passed away Saturday evening, November 8, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center following the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Born November 9, 1955 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Duane and Edna Doney Olver. Robin graduated from Honesdale High School, class of 1973...

Nov 4, 2025

Edith C. Foose, 82, of Wapwallopen and long-time resident of Hunlock Creek, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 4, 2025 a patient at Mountain Top Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was the widow of William F. Foose who passed away February 7, 2020.

Born September 30, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the only child...

Nov 2, 2025

Nancy M. Maga, 91, of the Sheatown section of Newport Township, passed away late Sunday evening, November 2, 2025 at Edenbrook at Hampton, Hanover Township where she was a patient for the past two years.

Born April 7, 1934 in Wanamie, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Clara Mills Crouse.

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Nov 2, 2025

Rose Mary "Nan" Pilch, 90, of Warrior Run passed away peacefully Sunday evening, November 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born June 22, 1935 in Cape Brenton, Nova Scotia, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Anastacia Syms Yanora. At the age of 8, her family immigrated to Wilkes-Barre....

Oct 27, 2025

Winfield L. "Sonny" Peters, 89, of the Alden Station section of Newport Township, passed away Monday morning, October 27, 2025 at Allied Services Center City, Wilkes-Barre after a period of declining health.

Born at home in Drums, he was a son of the late Winfield J. and Hilda M. Stein Peters. He was raised and...

Oct 23, 2025

Paul G. Lanteigne, 51, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, October 23, 2025 at his home.

Born November 8, 1973 in Leominster, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jean Minuski Lanteigne. He attended Wyoming Valley West School District and was employed as a truck driver for Wesco Trucking Company,...

Oct 21, 2025

Diana M. Kline, 94, widow of William H. Kline, of West Nanticoke, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 21, 2025 under the care of Allied Services Hospice Center, Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre.

Born April 26, 1931, in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Jennie Wisnewski Matesic.

Diana graduated...

Oct 20, 2025

Betty Cooper, 100, a long-time resident of Lower Askam and Lake Silkworth passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2025, just two days before her 101st birthday.

Born in Nanticoke, Betty was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Woolacot Davison. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1942 and contributed to the...

Oct 15, 2025

Teresa M. Kamowski, 100, of Nanticoke passed away Wednesday morning, October 15, 2025 at her home.

Born April 18, 1925 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Alice Sadowski Schlotterbeck (Beck).

She married Dennis C. Kamowski on November 28, 1946. They shared 71 years of marriage until...