Obituaries

May 17, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Lawrence L. Reilly, III on Monday, May 17, 2021 of a cardiac event. Larry was born in Edwardsville, on December 1, 1970. He was the son of John (Jack) and Mary Kupstas, Sweet Valley.

He was a graduate of Lake Lehman High School...

May 15, 2021

Carolyn Yankoski, 88, Dallas, passed away, Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Sienkiewicz Grzybowski and was a graduate of GAR High School. Carolyn was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas as well as the Altar and Rosary Society, Choir and Lector.

May 14, 2021

Jane Tuman McAndrew of Dallas passed away at the Mercy Center in Dallas on May 14, 2021, at the age of 92. Jane was born on December 30, 1928, in Scranton to Thomas and Mary Mullen Tuman. She was a graduate of Scranton Central High School (Class of 1946) and Lackawanna Business College.

Jane was first employed...

Apr 30, 2021

James Carl Goodwin “Carl” 84, Trucksville, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at his residence. Born in Trucksville, he was the son of the late Carl and Margaret Rice Goodwin and was a graduate of Dallas Borough-Kingston Twp. High school as well as Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in Science and Master’s degree in Education and history....

Apr 29, 2021

BettyJane Price of Kingston, PA passed away peacefully Thursday April 29, 2021 with her family at her side.  She was born on July 16, 1931 in Kingston, PA to Frederick and Emily Crouse, the second of two children. Her brother, Robert Crouse, passed away in 2016.

BettyJane graduated from Kingston High School in 1949 and continued her...

Apr 29, 2021

Burton C. Berrettini of Dallas passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2021, with his wife Nancy by his side.

Born in Pittston on February 20, 1939, Burt was raised in Dallas and was the son of late Primo and Pauline Saporito Berrettini. He graduated from Westmoreland High School and spent his freshman year at King's...

Apr 26, 2021

John “Jack” Regnosky, 85, of West Pittston, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 26, 2021, after a stay at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, passing of natural causes.  Born on September 25, 1935, in Pittston, he was the only child of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Schevets) Regnosky. After finishing school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp Reserves...

Apr 23, 2021

Mabel W. Jenkins, 97, Shavertown, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in West Hazelton, she was the daughter of the late Norris and Anna Mary Welliver Jenkins and was a graduate of Hazelton High School and East Stroudsburg College with a Master’s degree in Physical Education.

Mabel was a member...

Apr 23, 2021

Jeffrey A. Mack, 54, Dallas, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at The Veterans Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Hillsborough, NC, he was the son of the late George Raymond and Jean Landis Mack and was a graduate of William Allen High School, Allentown.

Jeffrey was a security officer with Amerigaurd. He had served his country proudly...

Apr 21, 2021

James Franklin Besecker, Jr, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 21, 2021 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, PA.

Born in Dallas on July 16, 1927, he was the son of James and Emily Connor Besecker and was a graduate of Dallas Boro High School and The University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School (‘51) ....

Apr 12, 2021

Kenneth L. “Kenny” Small, 66, Shavertown, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at his residence after a yearlong battle with Bile duct Cancer. Born in Montreal Canada, November 16, 1954. He never faltered or cowered; he was determined to tackle his illness head on and make a full recovery so he could continue enjoying life with his lovely wife,...

Apr 7, 2021

Mary Ellen Neely, 81, Dallas, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Dorothy Reese Lavin and was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre.

She was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. Mary Ellen was also an auxiliary member of...

Apr 5, 2021

Bruce F Slocum was called back by the Lord, Monday, April 5, 2021. He was a resident of Dallas, PA for 59 years. Born 3/19/1933 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Imogene Slocum. He was married to the late Nancy Evans Slocum for 60 years until her passing in 2015. Bruce attended Babson...

Apr 4, 2021

Jack Derwood Shepherd 86, Hunlock Creek, passed away April 4, 2021 at Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Forty-Fort, He was the son of the late Allan Chester Shepherd and Ruth Mae Ruggles Shepherd and was a sheet metal journeyman and project manager-estimator retiring from Paul J. Eyerman, Inc.

He was a member of Sheet Metal Air, Rail,...

Mar 27, 2021

Kenneth G. Kirk, 88, of Dallas passed away on March 27, 2021 and is now in glory with Jesus. He was born in West Wyoming, PA on June 18, 1932 and was the son of the late George Kirk and Blanche Thompson Kirk. He was preceded in death by a sister Marlyn.

Ken was a graduate of...

Mar 27, 2021

Susan S. Golightley, 63, Kingston, passed away, Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her residence. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Joan Chorba Pacewicz and was a graduate of MidValley High school.

Susan was a CNA with John Heinz Rehab Hospital. She was a member of The Dallas Baptist Church. She was...

Mar 22, 2021

Joseph Nafus, 85, Beaumont, passed away, Monday, March 22, 2021 at his residence. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Charles and Inez Culver Nafus and attended the Luzerne Schools.

He was a transportation driver with the Tunkhannock School District. Joe was an avid collector of oddities as well as a tinkerer.

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Mar 21, 2021

Kenneth R. Spencer, Sr., 83, Dallas, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Herbert and Ruby Gardner Spencer.

Kenneth was involved in maintenance with various businesses including Chacko’s Bowling, Back Mountain Bowling, Mark II restaurants and Triangle Lumber. He was also a driver for...

Mar 20, 2021

Margaret L. Berlew, 73, Dallas, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Timber Ridge Nursing Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Margaret (Miers) Barrall and was a graduate of The Lake Lehman High School.

Margaret was employed by the Lake Lehman School District and Native Textiles...

Mar 18, 2021

William (Bill) C. Perrego of Chester, NY passed away on March 18th at Lawnwood Medical Center in Fort Pierce, Florida surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Roseanne Perrego of Chester.

Born in Dallas, PA, he was the son of the late William and Marie Perrego of Montrose, PA.  He graduated from Wilkes...