Obituaries

Feb 27, 2021

Helen L. Rollman, 93, a patient at Mercy Nursing Center, Dallas, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Born on July 19, 1927 in Wilkes-Barre, Helen was the daughter of the late Christian and Elizabeth Pape Rollman. She attended St. Nicholas Grade School and Meyers High School in Wilkes-Bare.

Helen had been employed by General Cigar Company...

Feb 24, 2021

Joseph M. Murphy, 76, of Dallas, passed away in the comfort of his family to our Lord on the evening of February 24, 2021 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. Born in Duryea, he was the son of William Gervis Murphy and Wanda Mary (Kulinski) Murphy.

Joe grew up watching Gene Autry, listening to Chet Atkins,...

Feb 19, 2021

Nancy Claire Williams McDonald passed away Friday, February 19, following a short illness. Her passing brought an end to a life - in this world – that was devoted to love and service for others, at home and in the community. She was 86 years old.

Nancy was born October16, 1934, in Kingston, Pennsylvania, the daughter of...

Feb 14, 2021

Robert H. Williams, 89, passed away peacefully at  his home in Dallas, Pennsylvania on February 14, 2021. Robert was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on October 4, 1931 to the late Jesse and Martha Davis Williams. Following his graduation from Meyers High School in 1949, Robert served his country proudly in the United States Army. Robert had a long career as...

Feb 11, 2021

Robert J. Law, 87, Dallas, went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his residence. Born in Larksville, he was the son of the late Harry and Louise Harrison Law and was a graduate of Larksville High School, where he served as class president.

Bob was a member of The Valley View Union...

Feb 9, 2021

Sterling G. Lamoreux II, age 83 of Dallas, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his residence. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Sterling Gregory and Helen Thomas Lamoreux, a graduate of Kingston High School, and a recipient of an associate’s degree from Penn State.

After working for many years as the manager...

Feb 8, 2021

Loraine L. Luke, 91,formerly of Shavertown, passed away February 8, 2021 at Mercy Center, Dallas.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 1, 1930 to the late Peter and Margaret Kupstas Lukasavage. She graduated from Wyoming Seminary Dean School of Business, attended Wilkes College, and later received a Bachelor of Arts degree from College Misericordia.

Feb 7, 2021

Willard J. Hoyt (96) of Dallas passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Kunkle, he was the son of the late Sherman and Daisy Harris Hoyt and had attended Dallas Twp. Schools.

Willard served his country proudly as a Marksman in the United States Army, earning an Army...

Feb 7, 2021

Irene Mulaski, 91, Dallas, passed away, Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Kadima at Lakeside Nursing Center. Born in Larksville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Veronica Roman Oherko and attended the Larksville schools.

She was a very active Homemaker and very much enjoyed raising her son. She was a member of the former St,...

Feb 6, 2021

Marie T. Bellas, 93, Dallas, passed away, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Kadima at Lakeside Nursing Center. Born in Dallas, she was the daughter of the late John and Anne Cholish Polachek and was a graduate of Dallas High School.

Marie was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. With her talents with fabrics and sewing,...

Feb 5, 2021

Carolyn D. Clairmont, 87, Dallas, passed away, Friday, February 5, 2021 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Pittsfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Louis I. and Dorothy Decker Plass.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family in the spring in Massachusetts. Local arrangements are under the direction...

Feb 5, 2021

Alice L. Patton, 91, Dallas, passed away, Friday, February 5, 2021 at The Meadows Nursing Center. Born in Centermoreland, she was the daughter of the late Draper and Ruth Besteder Schoonover and was a graduate of Tunkhannock high school class of 1948.

Alice was a member of Bowmans Creek Free Methodist Church. She was an Administrative Housekeeper...

Jan 30, 2021

Raymond Voitek, 73, Dallas, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born September 12, 1947 he was the youngest son of the late Stephen and Anna Nevolas Voitek and was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and McCane Business School.

Raymond was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Church, Wyoming. He retired...

Jan 29, 2021

Renee’Morinelli, 59, Wilkes-Barre, passed away, Friday, January 29, 2021 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Alice Brody Spencer.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc, 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pa. 18612. On line condolences...

Jan 27, 2021

Richard M. Kitchen, 96, Dallas, passed away, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in West Pittston, he was the son of the late William and Ida Goodridge Kitchen and was a graduate of West Pittston High School.

He was employed by The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a surveyor’s assistant. Richard was...

Jan 24, 2021

Richard A. Hylton, 55, Swoyersville, passed away, Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Nancy Hylton and was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and Penn State University.

Richard was a sales associate with Synergis Technologies. He was a...

Jan 18, 2021

Shirley Thomas McDonald, 93, passed away, Monday, January 18, 2021. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Jane Evans Davis (Thomas) and Frederick Davis who raised her. Shirley attended the Dallas Twp. Schools.

Early on, she worked at General Cigar. She stayed home raising her children and then worked at Picket’s Charge restaurant for...

Jan 12, 2021

Joan Marie Callahan Shrey, 77, Dallas, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS at her daughter Susan’s and son-in-law, Dennis home.

Joan was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mariam (Grace) Callahan. Born on March 2, 1943. She graduated from Central Catholic High School.

After graduation she married Joseph L. Shrey of...

Jan 2, 2021

Kent A. Stolarick, 49, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, January 2nd, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital due to complications of COVID-19. Born on March 11, 1971, he was the youngest son of the late Pauline Debold Stolarick and George Stolarick.

Kent was employed as a cook at the Mercy Center in Dallas for most of his adult life. ...

Dec 26, 2020

Albert DiGiuseppe, 92, of Wilkes Barre, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 of complications from COVID-19. Albert was born and raised in Plymouth, PA and was a graduate of Plymouth High School. He was a US Army Veteran, having served between WWII and the Korean War. He attended the PA State Police Academy and had a 27-year...