All Obituaries

Clare M. Scott, 61, Hunlock Creek, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hazleton. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the former Clare Baur and the late Adrian Dominik and was a graduate of West Side Tech.  She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Anthony D. (Don) Scott.       Before retirement Clare had been employed by The Dallas High School in the cafeteria department. Previously, she was a...

Jack A. Schoonover, “Action Jackson”, 64, Harding, formerly of Centermoreland, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his residence. Born May 21, 1958 in Kingston, he was the son of the late Loren and Nona Winters Schoonover and was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School class of 1977. Jack was known to be a hard worker, recently being employed by Nice’s Landscaping and for the past 5 years at Bridon American. He was a beloved father and grandfather (Grandpa...

Ramona Mazzella, 73, Dallas, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at her residence. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Andres and Patria Lopez Aponte.    Funeral service will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. On line condolences may be made at Disquefuneralhome.com.

Neil James Kaiser, 49, Dallas, passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Wednesday January 11, 2023. Born June 5, 1973 in Kingston. He was the son of James Henry and Rhonda Ann Moore Kaiser and was a graduate of Dallas High School and attended College Misericordia.  Neil was a Lineman with Local 1319 IBEW. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dallas. He served in the National Guard.  Neil was very active with coaching little and minor league baseball and...

Frank E. Kubicki, 77, Plains, passed away, Friday, January 13, 2023 at Kingston Health Care Center. Born in Plains. He was the son of the late Frank and Dorothy Kubicki and was a graduate of Plains High School and Penn State University. Funeral service will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. On line condolences may be made at Disquefuneralhome.com

Marie V. McCoog, 95 of Del Haven, NJ, formerly of Dallas, Pa., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born in Palmyra, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Kathryn McMullen Schaefer. Marie was predeceased by her husband James A. McCoog, sons Micheal and Daniel McCoog, sister Elizabeth and her brother George (Theresa). Marie was a graduate of Camden Catholic highschool and Wilkes University. She went on to realize her dream of teaching through art with the...

      Emma Blannard, 82, Swoyersville, passed away, Sunday, January 1, 2023 at her residence. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Nellie Lee Leonard and attended Lake Lehman High School.     Emma was a seamstress with various clothing manufacturers in the area including Newman Dress. For some time she ran Clint’s Thrift store in Pittston. Most of her adult life was raising her sons. Some of her favorite activities was...

Linda J. Scholl, 77, Dallas, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Austell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Franz and Catherine Withrow Scholl and was a graduate of Dallas High School, class of 1963 and Wilkes-Barre Business College. She was a waitress with MARK II restaurant, Dallas for many years before her retirement. Linda was also a bookkeeper with Brandt Shoes Stores.      Linda was a member of Gate of Heaven...

    Mary Rita Cutter, 93, of Dallas, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Wesley Village Nursing Center. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late John and Maude Monahan McCue and was a graduate of Coughlin High School.      Rita was employed as a customer service supervisor with Commonwealth Telephone before her retirement. She was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a...

Sandra Alice May Johnson, known as Sandi, was born November 17, 1942 at the General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and passed away December 23, 2022 at the age of 80 in her family’s Harveys Lake cottage, which she treasured since childhood.        Sandi will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, Glenn; son Matthew Johnson and spouse of Tigard, OR; daughter Kerstin Mukerji and spouse of Potomac, MD; and four grandchildren. She was predeceased...