Obituaries
Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dallas, PA, Luzerne County & Surrounding Areas
AnnJane Cochran
Jul 27, 2025
AnnJane Cochran, 88, Dallas, passed away, Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre, born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth Morris Layaou and was a graduate of Dallas High School.
AnnJane was a bookkeeper with Prime Plumbing later becoming R. J. Walker Plumbing. She was a member of Lehman Idetown United Methodist Church and...
James Harry (LB) Snyder
Jul 26, 2025
James Harry (LB) Snyder, 76, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Maple Ridge Nursing Center where he had been a resident for the past two years. Born in Easton, he was the son of the late Charles and Mildred Harrison Snyder and was a graduate of Dallas High School class of 1966.
James had previously resided in Dallas, Shavertown, and...
Bernadine D. Yuscellis
Jul 7, 2025
Bernadine D. Yuscellis, 85, Winter Garden Florida, formerly Harveys Lake, passed away, Monday, July 7, 2025 in Florida. Born in Wilkes- Barre, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Gregutis Balchus and was a graduate of Luzerne High School.
Bernadine was associated with Native Textiles as a Knitter and later with Price Chopper as a food demo provider....
Carol Jean Decker
Jul 2, 2025
Carol Jean Decker, 87, Wilkes-Barre, passed away, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Pergunio Castrignano and was a graduate of Meyers High School.
She was a Great mother and grandmother. Carol loved life. She was an avid Golfer, Water skier, crossword puzzle, card game player, and watching her gameshows. She...
Janet Beth (Jenkins) Cunius
Jun 30, 2025
Janet Beth (Jenkins) Cunius, 71, of Shavertown, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was surrounded by her family and will be sorely missed. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Edison and Emily (Jones) Jenkins. She was a graduate of Lake-Lehman High School, Class of 1972, and Luzerne County Community College. Preceding...
Shirley J. Pratt
Jun 28, 2025
Shirley J. Pratt, 90, Dallas, passed away, Saturday, June 28, 2025 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Pearl Parent Lane and was a graduate of Scocia High School.
Shirley was a secretary and nurses’ aide with Kingston Juvenile Products and The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. She was an...
Elizabeth Janiczek
Jun 9, 2025
Elizabeth Dembitsky Janiczek, 94, of Dallas, PA, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025. Born in Llewellyn, PA, Elizabeth lived a long, vibrant life filled with love, creativity, and unwavering determination.
Independent, strong-willed, and determined—these three words only begin to describe Elizabeth’s spirited nature. She found beauty in each day and had a deep appreciation for all kinds of music. A...
Frances Anna Elencik Stash
Jun 3, 2025
Frances Anna Elencik Stash, 96, Jackson Twp., passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at her residence. Born on February 3, 1929, on the family farm in Jackson Twp., she was the daughter of Hungarian immigrants, of the late John and Anna Chewey Elencik. She grew up on the farm enjoying the woods and helping with the farmwork. Frances was the...
Elizabeth E. Schray
Jun 3, 2025
Elizabeth E. Schray, 85, of Shavertown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at The Meadows Nursing Center in Dallas, surrounded by love and care. Born in Philadelphia, Betty was the cherished daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Gamble Doherty. She was a proud graduate of John Bartram High School and The Pierce School of Business, where she...
Joseph I. Petroski
May 31, 2025
Joseph I. Petroski, of Plains, passed peacefully on May 31, 2025 with his loving family at his side. Born January 13, 1940 in Scranton, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Leona Ulkoski Petroski and was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and later dedicated over 40 years...
George J. Alles, III
May 18, 2025
George J. Alles, III, 67, Harveys Lake, passed away, Sunday, May 18, 2025 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late George J. and Larayne Zelinsky Alles.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Dallas, PA
Alice J. Adams
May 11, 2025
Alice J. Adams, 68, Laurel Run, passed away, Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center, Nanticoke, after battling Parkinson’s Dementia. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Ethel (Besancon) Adams and was a 1974 graduate of James M. Coughlin High School.
Alice was a talented and accomplished typist, working as a Clerical Secretary...
Ruth L. Atkinson
May 5, 2025
Ruth L. Atkinson, 75, Edwardsville, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth Martin Atkinson.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, PA 18612....
Nesbitt F. Moore
May 1, 2025
Nesbitt F. Moore, 95, Dallas, passed away, Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his residence. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Alfred and Beatrice Newberry Moore. He was the first baby born at the maternity ward of Nesbitt hospital after which he was named. He was a graduate of Dallas township High School class of 1947. He...
Elizabeth Betty Doherty
Apr 29, 2025
Elizabeth Betty Doherty, 84, Trucksville, passed away peacefully into Gods Hands at her home, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Drum Martin and was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
Betty found great joy in helping others whenever she could. In 1995 she moved to Pennsylvania to...
Stella R. Falkowitz
Apr 23, 2025
Stella R. (McManus) Falkowitz, 84, Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born in Swoyersville, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Ruth (Russell) McManus and was a graduate of Luzerne High School.
Mrs. Falkowitz worked for many different companies as a Secretary/Administrative Assistant until retiring in 2007. She was a resident of Dallas for many years and...
Sterling A. Barnes
Apr 11, 2025
Sterling A. Barnes, 78, Hunlock Creek, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Sterling Barnes and Marjorie Mottern and was a graduate of Lake Lehman High School.
Sterling had a successful career was a truck driver. Many of Sterling’s favorite hobbies included small engine repair, motorcycles, quad...
Gary F. Gerlach
Apr 7, 2025
Gary F. Gerlach, 70, Dallas, passed away, Monday, April 7, 2025 at Highland Manor Nursing Center. Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Frank Gerlach.
Gary worked for overnight trucking UPS Freight for many years and was with the Local Teamsters Trucking Union. He had worked on model cars and was a Renaissance fair participant. He loved...
Ann Marie Nevel
Apr 3, 2025
Ann Marie Nevel, 76, Exeter, passed away, Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born in Beaumont, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Anna Cebrick Rusinko and was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard H....
Robert J. Fletcher
Mar 31, 2025
Robert J. Fletcher, 80, Plymouth, passed away, Monday, March 31, 2025 at his residence. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late John J. and Bessie Nichols Fletcher and was a graduate of Dallas High School.
Robert was affiliated with AAA Travel for most of his career, working in all aspects of AAA. He was a member of Huntsville...
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