Obituaries

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...

Mar 16, 2021

Dolores Frances Mrozinski Snyder (Dolly), 77, Harveys Lake, beloved wife and mother, passed away after an illness, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Regina Zubovitz Mrozinski and was a graduate of Coughlin High School and Mercedian Nursing School, Scranton.

Dolores was a member...

Mar 15, 2021

Chester Sternik, 58,Dumfries,Va, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021in Virginia. Born in Essex, MD, he was the son of the late Chester and Eleanor Sternik and had attended Mt. Vernon High School. Chester was a steamfitter with Local 602 Steamfitters Union.

He is survived by son, John Sternik and his wife Jennifer, Daughter, Molly Aldridge and her...

Mar 14, 2021

Paul J. Klug Jr. went home to Jesus on March 14th at age 74. He was born to Paul and Christine Klug on May 1st 1946 in Kingston. He went on to serve our country as a Corporal in the US Army during the Vietnam War, receiving a National Defense Service medal. Paul met his wife and best friend,...

Mar 12, 2021

David W. Jones, 63, Kingston, passed away, Friday, March 12, 2021 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of the former Evelyn Jane Walker and the late David “Rocky” Jones and was a graduate of Coughlin High School.

David was an Inbound Supervisor with Ward Trucking for 26 years. He was a...

Mar 9, 2021

Robert W. Kurtinitis, II, 50, Wilkes-Barre, passed away, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his residence.

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 can be made to Disquefuneralhome.com

Mar 7, 2021

Harry P. Young, III, (Hal) 85, Noxen, was called by God to go to his heavenly home, having placed his faith in Jesus Christ alone for his salvation  at Kingston Manor Nursing Center. Born in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Harry P. and Pearl Edna Jones Young and was a graduate of East Orange...

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...