All Obituaries

Beverly Johnson, 85, of Courtdale, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy Burke and was a member of Courtdale United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, fishing, watching sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Hunsinger in September of 1979, and her youngest daughter, Kimberly Hunsinger-Toporcer in...

Helen M. Niznik, 91, of Pringle, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Edwardsville, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Justina Semanek Mayerski and was a graduate of Edwardsville High School.  Helen was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville and enjoyed puzzles and word games. She also loved to watch the Warriors play basketball and an occasional trip to the casino.   In addition to her...

Donna LaBruyere Vrhel, 77, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Kingston Rehabilitation, Kingston.   Born in Pearl River, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Ruth LaBruyere and was employed by Luzerne County Children and Youth, a job she truly loved and was passionate about. She was known by her colleagues as being a wealth of knowledge and an amazing mentor with a memory like no other. She was also known for her staple "the PURPLE pen" as well...

Petronella (Pat) Michaels, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday November 13, 2023 at Wilkes Barre General Hospital.  Born February 16, 1928 to the late Peter and Mary (Hudak) Tomasura. Pat was raised in Edwardsville and attended the local schools. She went on to work in various sewing factories and then the Blue Ribbon Bakery in Kingston where she met her late husband Stephen "Buddy" Michaels. They were married fifty-five years prior to...

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Ralph Albert Bush, age 71, on November 9, 2023 in Wilkes Barre General Hospital after a long battle with myelofibrosis (rare blood cancer) and several other diseases.  He fought the cancer for seven years. Ralph was born in Plymouth, PA on April 21, 1952 to Ruth A. Bush (Meyers).  Ralph grew up in Plymouth and attended Plymouth elementary schools, Wyoming Valley West High School in Kingston and Westside Tech in...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Thomas V. Chewey, of Larksville on Tuesday, October 31st 2023 in the VA Medical Center.   Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Andrew Michael Chewey Jr and Frances Grevera Chewey. Tom worked as a general contractor and served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his family, roller skating, playing pool, and singing, especially karaoke. By far, his proudest titles were...

Jean Marie Visnefski, 82, formerly of Larksville and Hanover Township, died on Monday, November 6, 2023, in River Street Manor, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Larksville, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Margaret Rinus Loveland and was a graduate of Larksville High School. She worked as a machine operator for Offset Paperback, prior to retirement and enjoyed spending time with family and doing crossword puzzles.   In addition to her parents, Jean Marie was preceded in death...

David M. Morris, 87, of Littlestown (near Gettysburg) formerly of Audubon and Larksville, died on Monday, October 30, 2023.   Born in Larksville on August 28, 1936, he was the son of the late David and Mary Krysiuk Morris and was a graduate of Larksville High School.  He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps.  as  part of the peacekeeping forces during post Korean Conflict and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and the...

Mrs Geraldine Agnes Wardzel, (nee Cragle) 95, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 17, 2023 at the Broad Creek Care Center.   Geraldine was born September 19, 1928 in West Nanticoke, PA to the late Delbert H and Agnes (Cunyar) Cragle. She was a graduate of Harter High School, Class of 1946 going on to earn her degree as a Registered Nurse from the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a dedicated nurse for over 30...

Linda J. Colianni, 68, formerly of Larksville, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 at Geisinger CMC in Scranton. Born May 26, 1955, in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Almon J. Long and Cora (Rehn) Long. Linda was a graduate of Irvington High School, Class of 1973; received an Associates Degree from Luzerne County Community College and was a member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston. In past years, she was employed by Leslie Faye, Sears Holdings, Sallie Mae...