Obituaries
Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dallas, PA, Luzerne County & Surrounding Areas
Nelson J. Ashburner
Oct 6, 2025
Nelson J. Ashburner, 92, Dallas, passed away, Monday, October 6, 2025 at River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes- Barre. Born in Kunkle, he was the son of the late Ralph and Naomi Kunkle Ashburner and was a graduate of Dallas High School and Wilkes University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work.
Nelson was a former member of...
Randolph John Pilc
Sep 26, 2025
Randolph John Pilc, 88 years old, passed away on September 26, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Elaine Joy Poukish, having been happily married for 28 years. Randy was born in Queens, NY, to John Pilc, Jr. and Marie Dvorak Pilc, where he grew up with sister, Karen, (now deceased). Randy had two sons, Gary and Roger, a daughter-in-law,...
Gail J. Hillard Elston
Sep 20, 2025
Gail June Hillard Elston, 86, Dallas, passed away, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born on June 3, 1939 in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Haas Hillard and was a graduate of Plymouth High School, class of 1957. She also graduated in 1958 from the Wyoming Seminary School of Business.
Gail...
Karen P. Justus
Sep 17, 2025
Karen P. Justus, 78, Dallas, passed away, Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in Maryland. Born in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Sheldon and Margaret Masters Lawrence and was a graduate of Newport Township High School, class of 1964. Karen lived in Aberdeen, MD for the last 2 years near her daughter and grandchildren.
Karen was a member of The...
Robert P. Shivy
Sep 14, 2025
Robert P. Shivy, 75, died at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Kingston, Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Victoria Shivy. He is survived by his adopted big brother (a cousin) David A. Kovalchik of Dallas; three younger biological sisters, Patricia, Barbra, and Victoria; and numerous friends in and around...
David W. Drasnin
Sep 14, 2025
David W. Drasnin, 88, Dallas, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at his home. Born in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Bertha Weidner Drasnin and was a graduate of Montgomery High School and West Virginia University class of 1958.
He was employed by Prudential Securities for many years, retiring in 1997 as Branch Manager....
Marvin Stuart
Sep 11, 2025
Marvin Stuart, 84, King of Prussia, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Doylestown Hospital. Born in Dallas, he was the son of the late George and Arlene Condon Stuart and was a graduate of Dallas High School.
Marvin was a Construction Superintendent with Buckley Construction for many years until his retirement. Marvin was a member of The United Brotherhood of...
Lawrence M. Polachek
Sep 4, 2025
Lawrence M. Polachek, Sr., 81, Dallas, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his residence. Born in New River, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Michael and Tessie Organek Polachek and was a graduate of Dallas High School. After high school, he completed General Electric’s Apprenticeship Program for Machinists.
Larry went on to work for Bendix Corporation until...
Barbara J. Kuras
Sep 2, 2025
Barbara J. Kuras, 88, Dallas, passed away, Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her residence. She was a graduate of Johnson City High School. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Jean Tinklepaugh.
Barbara was in sales at Bartikowski Jewelers for many years before her retirement. For a short time, she had been employed with Fino’s Pharmacy, Dallas.
She was preceded...
Wayne R. Yeisley
Sep 2, 2025
Wayne R. Yeisley, 64, Noxen, passed away, Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Born in Kingston, he was the son of Wayne G. Yeisley and the late Judith Marr Yeisley and was a graduate of West Side Tech, class of 1979 and attended Luzerne County Community College.
Wayne and his father started Wayne’s Auto Repair in Dallas in 1980. Later, he continued the...
Leonard "Pooch" Kozick
Aug 17, 2025
Leonard “Pooch” Kozick, 90, of Dallas, passed peacefully, Sunday morning, August 17, 2025. Born in Plains to the late Michael Kozick and Mary Sholtis Kozick, and proceeded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Rice Kozick.
“Pooch” was a graduate of Dallas Township class of 1953 and graduated from Bloomsburg College. He was an esteemed basketball player in...
Barbara E. Zacharias
Aug 10, 2025
Barbara E. Zacharias, 74, Monroe Twp., passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at her residence. Born in Meshoppen, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Marjorie Burgess Stone and was a graduate of Tunkhannock Schools.
Barbara was a CNA with Star Hill Nursing Center until her retirement. She very much loved her family being involved in Boy Scout Leader...
John S. Blannard
Aug 7, 2025
John S. Blannard, 93, Swoyersville, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Highland Manor Nursing Center. Born in Pringle, he was the son of the late John and Frances Stegena Blannard and had attended the Swoyersville Schools.
John was a technician with Fortune Fabrics until his retirement. John was an avid football fan and lottery ticket player. He had served his...
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...
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