Obituaries
Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dallas, PA, Luzerne County & Surrounding Areas
Joseph A. Galchefski
Nov 23, 2025
Joseph A. Galchefski, 80, Scranton, passed away, Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. Born in Larksville, he was the son of the late Martin and Anna Beskit Galchefski and was a graduate of Larksville High School.
Joseph served his country proudly with the US Army and being awarded the bronze star during the Vietnam conflict. Joe was...
Thomas F. Layden, Jr.
Nov 12, 2025
Thomas F. Layden, Jr., 72, Tunkhannock, passed away, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at his residence. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Thomas and Susan Hoeffner Layden and was a graduate of St. Nicholas High School, Wilkes-Barre.
Thomas was a member of Local #44 Sheet Metal Workers Union for many years until his retirement. He was a devoted...
Robert W. "Bobby" Baird, Jr.
Nov 11, 2025
April 26, 1930 to November 11, 2025 “A life in perfect pitch.”
Robert W. “Bobby” Baird, Jr., 95, of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, a renowned trumpeter whose musical career spanned more than eight decades, died on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025.
Born April 26, 1930, in Kingston, he was the son of Marian Winters Baird and Robertson W. Baird, Sr. A gifted musician from...
Allen D. (Slim) Adamitz
Nov 4, 2025
Allen D. (Slim) Adamitz, 72 , Shavertown, passed away, Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Edward R. and Marguerite Micklus Adamitz. He was a graduate of West Side Technical School.
Allen served as a Correctional Officer at SCI Dallas for 31 years before his retirement. He was a...
Shirley Mae (Campbell) Wentzel
Oct 27, 2025
Shirley Mae (Campbell) Wentzel, age 89, Fort Myers, Fla. went home to be with our Lord on Oct. 27,2025. She lived in Idetown, PA. most of her life.
She was born July 14, 1936 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Doyle and Mildred (Thompson) Campbell, Idetown. She was of Native American decent in the Cherokee Culture but, was adopted as an adult by...
Pamela Jean Stuart
Oct 24, 2025
Pamela Jean Stuart, 66, Dallas, passed away, Friday, October 24, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the former Doris Varnar Stuart and the late George Stuart, Sr. Pam was a graduate of Lehman High School and College Misericordia where she attained a Bachelor of Liberal Studies and a Bachelor of Science Degree...
Victor J. Wiliams
Oct 23, 2025
Victor J. Williams, 69, Shavertown, passed away, Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Allen Williams and Emanuella Prutzman, graduate of Dallas High School where he was involved in Track and Field, a member of Gate of Heaven Church, and resident and mayor of Meadows Nursing Center.
Victor was a...
Carol Jean Wideman
Oct 16, 2025
Carol Jean Wideman was born on May 22, 1949, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on October 16, 2025. Carol was a proud mother, grandmother, and wife who cared for her family unconditionally. Carol’s big heart and loving nature can be observed in her nickname Grandma Bubble, bestowed to her for being a “bubble of...
Therese Flanagan
Oct 12, 2025
Therese Flanagan, 89, originally from Kingston and recently residing in Dallas, passed away, Sunday. October 12, 2025 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late T. Arthur and Catherine Corcoran Flanagan and step-mom, Sally Flanagan. She was a graduate of St. Ann’s Academy, College Misericordia, and Tulane University with a Bachelor’s Degree...
Jeannette Ida Maria Golem
Oct 10, 2025
Jeannette Ida Maria Golem, 84, Dallas, passed away, Friday, October 10, 2025 at her residence. Born September 14, 1941 in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ture John and Helmi Lind Rundberg and was a graduate of PS 63, public school, NY.
Jeannette was a member of The Trucksville United Methodist Church. She was an Environmental Services provider...
Joseph E. Szewczyk
Oct 10, 2025
Joseph E. Szewczyk, 89, Lehman, passed away, Friday, October 10, 2025 at Kadima at Lakeside Nursing Center. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Walter and Tessi Gralla Szewczyk.
Joseph was a Tool and Die maker with Techniglass, formerly Owens Illinois before his retirement. He was a member of Gate of Heaven Church. Joseph was also a member...
Nelson J. Ashburner
Oct 6, 2025
Nelson J. Ashburner, 92, Dallas, passed away, Monday, October 6, 2025 at River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes- Barre. Born in Kunkle, he was the son of the late Ralph and Naomi Kunkle Ashburner and was a graduate of Dallas High School and Wilkes University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work.
Nelson was a former member of...
Randolph John Pilc
Sep 26, 2025
Randolph John Pilc, 88 years old, passed away on September 26, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Elaine Joy Poukish, having been happily married for 28 years. Randy was born in Queens, NY, to John Pilc, Jr. and Marie Dvorak Pilc, where he grew up with sister, Karen, (now deceased). Randy had two sons, Gary and Roger, a daughter-in-law,...
Gail J. Hillard Elston
Sep 20, 2025
Gail June Hillard Elston, 86, Dallas, passed away, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born on June 3, 1939 in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Haas Hillard and was a graduate of Plymouth High School, class of 1957. She also graduated in 1958 from the Wyoming Seminary School of Business.
Gail...
Karen P. Justus
Sep 17, 2025
Karen P. Justus, 78, Dallas, passed away, Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in Maryland. Born in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Sheldon and Margaret Masters Lawrence and was a graduate of Newport Township High School, class of 1964. Karen lived in Aberdeen, MD for the last 2 years near her daughter and grandchildren.
Karen was a member of The...
Robert P. Shivy
Sep 14, 2025
Robert P. Shivy, 75, died at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Kingston, Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Victoria Shivy. He is survived by his adopted big brother (a cousin) David A. Kovalchik of Dallas; three younger biological sisters, Patricia, Barbra, and Victoria; and numerous friends in and around...
David W. Drasnin
Sep 14, 2025
David W. Drasnin, 88, Dallas, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at his home. Born in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Bertha Weidner Drasnin and was a graduate of Montgomery High School and West Virginia University class of 1958.
He was employed by Prudential Securities for many years, retiring in 1997 as Branch Manager....
Marvin Stuart
Sep 11, 2025
Marvin Stuart, 84, King of Prussia, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Doylestown Hospital. Born in Dallas, he was the son of the late George and Arlene Condon Stuart and was a graduate of Dallas High School.
Marvin was a Construction Superintendent with Buckley Construction for many years until his retirement. Marvin was a member of The United Brotherhood of...
Lawrence M. Polachek
Sep 4, 2025
Lawrence M. Polachek, Sr., 81, Dallas, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his residence. Born in New River, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Michael and Tessie Organek Polachek and was a graduate of Dallas High School. After high school, he completed General Electric’s Apprenticeship Program for Machinists.
Larry went on to work for Bendix Corporation until...
Barbara J. Kuras
Sep 2, 2025
Barbara J. Kuras, 88, Dallas, passed away, Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her residence. She was a graduate of Johnson City High School. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Jean Tinklepaugh.
Barbara was in sales at Bartikowski Jewelers for many years before her retirement. For a short time, she had been employed with Fino’s Pharmacy, Dallas.
She was preceded...
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