Freddie D. Jackson

Sep 11, 2024

Freddie D. Jackson, 68, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, of the Hanover Section of Nanticoke passed away on September 11th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, a testament to the love and warmth he brought to those around him.

Born on August 23,...

Thelma A. Blockus

Sep 10, 2024

Thelma E. Blockus, 94, life-long resident of the Sheatown section of Newport Township, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry (Hank) Blockus with whom she shared 43 years of marriage until his passing on December 22, 1994.

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James C. Jones

Sep 2, 2024

James C. Jones, 93, a native of Newport Township, and long time resident of Connecticut died Monday, September 2, 2024.

Born in Nanticoke, January 3, 1931, he was a son of the late William Rinehamer and Harriet Jones Rinehamer.

James was a 1948 graduate of Newport Township High School. He was...

David Carlo

Sep 1, 2024

David J. Carlo, 71, of the Korn Krest Section of Hanover Township, went home to be with his Lord, Sunday September 1, 2024, following an illness of one and a half years.

David was born July 25, 1953, the son of the late Nicholas and Madeline Dobash Carlo. A resident of Korn Krest since 1982,...

Leon Becker

Sep 1, 2024

Leon T. Becker, 65, of the Alden Section of Newport Township, passed away unexpectedly Sunday September 1, 2024 at his home.

Born September 11, 1958 in Nanticoke, he was a son of Ann Marie Harvey Becker, of Alden and the late Earl W. Becker Jr. who passed away on May 31, 2023.

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Donald L. Werts

Aug 25, 2024

Donald L. Werts, 83, of Nanticoke, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024.

Born on July 8, 1941, in Shickshinny, Don grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of the countryside he so dearly loved. He cherished his childhood memories of playing in the woods and often shared stories of those simpler times during his...

Dena M. Simone

Aug 4, 2024

Dena M. Simone, 91, of Nanticoke passed away early Sunday morning, August 4, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Simone Sr. with whom she shared nearly 66 years of marriage.

Born March 25, 1933, she was a daughter of...

Sandra A. Maga

Aug 3, 2024

Sandra A. Groblewski Maga, 72, of Sheatown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 3, 2024, while returning from vacation with her family.

Born in Nanticoke, October 11, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Matilda Andruskevich Groblewski.

Sandra was a graduate of John S. Fine High School; she...

Mary E. Elmy

Jul 29, 2024

Mary E. Elmy, 80, of Slocum Township, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- Hazleton.

She and her husband, Robert Emly were married on July 1, 1961, sharing 60 years of marriage until his death on August 15, 2021.

Mary was born April 25, 1944 in Nanticoke,...

Alfred D. Maga

Jul 25, 2024

DATE: July 27, 2024

TO: Citizens' Voice & Times Leader

FROM: Dinelli Family Funeral Home, Inc.

170 East Broad Street • (570) 735-5370 • Nanticoke, PA 18634

RE: Obituary: Alfred D. Maga

Date of Death: July 25, 2024

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Alfred D. Maga, 89,...

John R. Lapinski

Jul 23, 2024

John Lapinski, 65, of Mocanaqua, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 peacefully at home.

Born January 25, 1959, he was a son of the late John and Helen Conrad Lapinski.

John graduated in 1976 from Nanticoke High School. He then attended LCCC and Kutztown University where he earned a Bachelor's degree...

Evelyn T. "Sunny" (Verfin) Van Pelt

Jul 17, 2024

Evelyn T. (Verfin) Van Pelt, 86, affectionately known as "Sunny", of Sheatown, and formerly of New Jersey, passed away Wednesday morning, July 17, 2024 at Lakewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Nanticoke.

Born in Nanticoke, August 9, 1937 to the late John and Laura Czekaj Verfin. She was a graduate of Nanticoke High School. Upon turning...

Donna Marie Stone

Jul 17, 2024

Donna Marie Stone, 58, of Nanticoke, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

She was a daughter of the late Gerald and Beverly Siglin Zimmerman, and lived in Wilkes-Barre most of her life. She later moved to Hanover Township, until finally residing in Nanticoke, with her loving husband, Harry J. Stone...

Robert A. ""Bob"" Kotch

Jul 13, 2024

Robert Anthony Kotch, 66, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 13th at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Nanticoke.

Born January 9, 1958, Bob was a lifelong resident of Mocanaqua and a graduate of John S. Fine High School, Nanticoke.

An avid sports fan, Bob could often be found assisting Northwest Area coaches...

Betty Ann Fopma

Jul 7, 2024

Betty Ann Fopma, 59, of Nanticoke passed away Sunday, July 7th, 2024 at her home.

Born November 24th, 1964 in Washington, D.C., she was a daughter of the late George and Eleanor Kirpatrick Newton.

Betty Ann was a loving, kind hearted, and giving person. She was an inspiration to those around...

Most Reverend Archbishop Thaddeus (Wallace) Condrick Metropolitan Primate

Jul 3, 2024

The Most Reverend Archbishop Thaddeus (Wallace) Condrick Metropolitan Primate, American Orthodox Catholic Church, age 88, of Hunlock Creek and formerly of New Jersey, fell asleep in the Lord Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his home following a long period of declining health.

Born December 17, 1935 in Freeland, he was a son of the late...

Patricia A. Gudz

Jun 26, 2024

Patricia A. Gudz, 71, of Kingston, formerly of Springbrook Township, passed away Wednesday evening, June 26, 2024 at home.

Born June 12, 1953, in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Martha Jaskulski Haughney.

A graduate of John S. Fine High School, Nanticoke, she went on to attend...

Andrew Novak

Jun 8, 2024

Andrew S. Novak, 79, of Ashley, formerly of Nanticoke, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Wilkes Barre General Hospital.

Born May 11, 1945 in Nanticoke, he was a son of the late Sylvester and Wanda Sawik Novak.

He graduated from Nanticoke High School and went to work for Penn Lee...

Bonnie Lee Floryshak

Jun 5, 2024

Bonnie Lee Floryshak, 73, of Berwick, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 as a result of a car accident.

Born January 23, 1951 in Nanticoke, she was daughter to the late William Franklin Bray and Dorothy Balla Bray.

She graduated from Greater Nanticoke High School in 1968 and took library science...

Larry L. Davenport

Jun 5, 2024

Larry Davenport passed peacefully at home on June 5th surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

The youngest son of Leota and Willard Davenport of Luzerne, he was 64 years old. Born and raised in Luzerne, he then resided in Hanover Township, and most recently Nanticoke.

Larry was...