All Obituaries

      John P. Kishkill, 94, Dallas, passed away, Monday, January 27, 2020 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Vincent and Michalina Uss Kishkill and had attended Brooklyn Automotive High School.      John had worked for Topps Chewing gum for many years until his retirement and had been a member of The Teamsters Union. He was a member of Gate of Heaven Church. John had served his country proudly...

William H. Long, 89, Shavertown, passed away Friday, January 24, at his daughter’s home in Tunkhannock surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean J. Johnson, who passed less than one month ago on December 28. Bill and Jean were born within two months of each other, started dating at age 15, and enjoyed 69 years of marriage, building a beautiful life together and for their daughters and extended family.           Born...

     June B. Fry 94, Shavertown, passed away Monday evening January 20, 2020 at Mercy Center, Dallas PA. while in the company of loved ones. Born in Kingston, PA and raised in South Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Betty Strome Gregory. She graduated Meyers H.S: class of 1944. June went to work in a munitions factory and the Boston Store before marrying Joseph Fry in 1946; she then devoted herself to raising five children.    ...

         A memorial service for Gary Anthony Stolarick, 65, of Greenville, TX, formerly of Wilkes Barre, PA, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020, at The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pa. 18612.          Gary Anthony Stolarick was born on September 11, 1954, in Wilkes Barre, PA, to parents, George Stolarick and Pauline DeBold Stolarick. He was raised in...

      Peter A. Mattioli, 86, Shavertown. passed away, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Exeter, he was the son of the late Gino and Beatrice Lucernoni Mattioli and was a graduate of Exeter High School and attended University of Pennsylvania for Nursing.      He was self-employed owning and operating at one time The Checkerboard Inn and Midway Beverage. He was a former member of The Lion’s Club and Gate of...

      Marjorie E. Barnes Mottern, 94, Dallas, passed away, Monday, January 20, 2020 at The Meadows Nursing Center. Born in Moosic, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Laura Stout Sharrow and was a graduate of Lehman High School. Marjorie was a center manager for The Bureau of aging senior center at Twin Stacks.        Marjorie was a member of The Dallas United Methodist Church and a former member of Community Bible Church, Sweet...

       On the evening of January 18th, 2020, Wahneta “Pug” Berti left this world with the same quiet dignity and grace with which she lived. She was a 1953 graduate from West Moreland High School and worked at the ACME Market in Shavertown until her retirement. Throughout her life, Wahneta showed her caring nature through her involvement and leadership in the communities of the Back Mountain. As a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star...

E. May Chamberlain, 88, Dallas, passed into eternal sleep, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and beloved chocolate lab, Niki. Born Estella May Evans in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Evan and Estella G. Price Evans.  May was a graduate of Kingston Township High School class of 1949. She was drum majorette and elected May queen of her class.  May was employed by Acme Markets Warehouse, Forty Fort,  for 37 years until...

      Joseph P. Sharkness, 77, Dallas, passed away, Friday, January 3, 2020 at Easton Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late William and Genevieve Agurkis Sharkness and was a graduate of Kingston High School as well as Kings College with a BS degree in Accounting and The University of Scranton with a Masters in Accounting. Joseph was an Accountant with Keystone Foods in Easton.        Joseph served in the US Coast...

        Shirley Jean White, 78, Concord, SC, passed away, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Atrium Health, Concord. Born in Idetown, PA she was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary Williams Rogers.       Shirley is survived by her husband of 57 years, Harry B White. Son, Kenneth R White, Concord. Daughter, Jeanne Fegan (Robert) Collegeville, PA. Brothers, James Rogers (Ginny), Meeker, Pa, Richard Rogers (Sis), Wilkes-Barre....