All Obituaries

      Cynthia L. Evans, 75, Shavertown, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at her residence. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Searfoss Disque and was a graduate of Lake Lehman High School.         Cynthia was a Beautician in the back mountain area for many years. She was a member of The Huntsville United Methodist Church. Cynthia was a Girl Scout Leader in her early...

Mary Josephine Williams, 82, of Dallas, beloved wife of Jack Williams, passed away, on March 31, 2018 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.        Born, July 31, 1935 in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, Mary was the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Zeto. A Coughlin High School (“53”) graduate, she worked for many years at First Eastern Bank, Dallas Area High School, and Misericordia University. She retired in 1988 and together with Jack...

      William W. Cutter, 91, a longtime resident of Dallas, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Celtic Hospice, Wilke-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Walter and Nora Healey Cutter, both originally from Wilkes-Barre later residing in Detroit, Michigan.  He was a graduate of Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre class of 1945 and attended King’s College and Whitney School of Art.       Bill was a...

      Virginia “Ginger” Spencer, 82, Dallas, passed away, Monday, April 2, 2018 at her residence. Born in Newton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillie Ayers Specht and was a graduate of Branchville High School.       Ginger was a Housewife, raising her children. She was a member of The Huntsville United Methodist Church. Ladies Auxiliary of Daddow Isaacs post #672 American Legion, Associate member of...

      Viola Stogoski Harris, 89, Harveys Lake, passed away, Thursday, April 5, 2018 in the comfort of her own home. Born in Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Stogoski and Ruth Cruthers Stogoski.          Viola was cherished and loved by her family and countless friends. She had an amazing sense of humor that brought joy to many.  She loved to shop, travel, and spend time with her children,...

Mary Ellen Gless, longtime Dallas resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018.             Born February 4th, 1933, Mary was the third daughter to George and Helen Opalenik, who immigrated from the Carpathian region of Czechoslovakia after the First World War. She was the wife of Dale Lee Gless (deceased), pilot and engineer, married November 12, 1955 in Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Kent, Ohio....

      Caroline M. Williams, 82, Dallas, passed away, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Edith Hartin Archambault and was a graduate of Falls Overfield High School. While in high school she received business education. Caroline was very active in basketball. She had worked in the garment industry as a seamstress in various companies locally. She had also worked in...

      Mary Ann Meeker, 78, of Dallas, passed away Friday evening, March 16, 2018, at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre, with family by her side.       Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Osmyn Harris Owen and Ida Mae (Nicholas) Owen.         Mary was a graduate of Dallas High School, class of 1957, and earned a degree in Medical Terminology from Luzerne County Community...

      Francis "Frank" Patts, 85, Dallas, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.  Born in Hudson, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Mikulick Patts and was a graduate of Plains High School and Elizabethtown University with a degree in criminal justice. He also attended King's College.        He was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Church, Wyoming. Frank was a Training...

William F. Gately, Jr, 74, Shavertown, passed away, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at his residence. Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late William F. and Dorothy Shiner Gately and was a graduate of Luzerne High School and the Pennsylvania State Police Academy.       William was a Pennsylvania State Trooper with the Wyoming Barracks before his retirement. He was a Veteran in the Marine Corp during the Viet Nam era.  Some of his favorite hobbies were...