Obituaries

Feb 28, 2017

Beverly H. Sensbach, 77, of Dallas, formerly of Naples Fla., passed away, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Mercy Center, Dallas. Funeral will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Mercy Center c/o 301 Lake Street, Dallas, Pa., 18612. Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard H. Disque...

Feb 27, 2017

Henry J. Grundler, 93, of Wayne, NJ, passed away, Monday, February 27, 2017 at his Dallas residence. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Henry and Margaret Corely Grundler and was a graduate of East Side High School, Paterson, NJ. Henry was a roofer for all of his working career with Local #10 Roofers Union...

Feb 27, 2017

Joseph E. Sivilich, Jr, passed away peacefully at his residence in Dallas on Monday, February 27, 2017. He was 86 years old and resided here for 10 years. He previously resided in Sugarloaf, PA, during his early retirement years. He was born in Berwick, PA, the oldest son of Joseph, Sr and Jennie (McAfee) Sivilich, and attended both Mocanaqua...

Feb 20, 2017

Scott A. Carter, 56, of Dallas passed away, Monday, February 20, 2017 after a long and courageous battle, at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Born in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of Donald E. Carter and the late Lois Jean Davies Carter. He was a graduate of Dallas High School and attended Penn State University. Scott was a carpenter by...

Feb 6, 2017

Beatrice A Newell, a resident of the Mercy Center in Dallas, passed away at the Celtic Hospice Center in Wilkes-Barre on February 6, 2017. Born on February 2, 1925 in Lemon Township, Wyoming County, she was the daughter of the late Tracey and Beatrice (Loughrey) Harvey. She was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School class of 1943. She was...

Feb 3, 2017

Mary Templin Reese, age 95, of 126 Franklin Street, Dallas, passed away, on February 3, 2017 at The Meadows Nursing and rehabilitation Center, Dallas. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 11:00 am at The Dallas United Methodist Church, Friends may call Monday (Today) from 6 to 8 pm at The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home,...

Feb 3, 2017

Mary Templin Reese, age 95, of 126 Franklin Street, Dallas, passed away, on February 3, 2017 at The Meadows Nursing and rehabilitation Center, Dallas. Born in Easton, Pa., on July 24, 1921, she was the daughter of the late RJW and Edith Eliott Templin. She lived in Dallas since 1922, attended The Dallas Borough Schools and graduated from West...

Jan 30, 2017

Rose Marie Matusick, 86, of Dallas, formerly of Wilkes-Barre passed away, Monday, January 30, 2017 at the residence of her granddaughter Misty surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice of the Sacred Heart and Home Health Care Agencies. Born in Georgetown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise Nojunos Belesky and was a...

Jan 13, 2017

Janice E. Martinchak, 76, of Dallas, passed away, Friday, January 13, 2017 at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Bertha Riley Roberts. Janice graduated ftom Westmoreland High School and worked as an Administrative Assistant with RCN Communications as wells as with The Sisters of Mercy. She was a devoted member...

Jan 8, 2017

William Raymond Piekanski, 30, of Tunkhannock, passed away, Sunday, January 8, 2017 at his residence. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late William J. Piekanski and Loni and Charly Zardus. He was a graduate of Lake Lehman High School. He formerly worked with McCarroll Construction and currently worked as a Masonry Contractor with B & M...

Dec 7, 2016

Dan Patrick Downey, 73, of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital while surrounded by family.

Born in Waynesburg, PA, Dan graduated from Mapletown High School and attended Penn State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. After receiving his Bachelor's degree in Education from Penn State, Dan...

Nov 28, 2016

Joan Terese Ritts, 86, of Harveys Lake, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 surrounded by family at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Mooney) Tripp and was a graduate of GAR High School, class of 1948. She and Charles moved to New Jersey where they spent 43 years raising...

Nov 19, 2016

Patricia Ann Miers, 70, Dallas, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late William and Patricia Rice and was a graduate of Ashley-Sugar Notch High School and The University of Pittsburgh school of nursing in 1971. She had worked at Mercy...

Nov 18, 2016

Helen was born in Jackson Township on the farm where she had her home. Born November 25, 1916 Helen was the daughter of the late Gustov Robert Splitt and Maude Bulford Splitt. Her husband was the late Norman C. Franklin. They were married over 39 years. Two loving daughter's preceded her in death Kathleen H. Hinnegan and Carol May...

Nov 16, 2016

Grant R. Cooper, Sr., 78, of Shavertown, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Shavertown, he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy Wilcox Cooper and was a graduate of Lake Lehman High School. Grant was employed with The Commission on Economic Opportunity with transporting meals and services. On his...

Oct 21, 2016

George Ondish, 90, of Dallas, passed away Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Kingston Township, he was the son of the late John and Eva Raynitz Ondish and had attended Dallas Township schools.

George had been a welder with Egan Welding. He was a member of Dallas United Methodist Church.

Oct 21, 2016

Sara N. Gray, 98, of Dallas, peacefully passed away, Friday, October 21, 2016 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Snyder Neave and was a graduate of Luzerne High School and Wyoming Seminary Dean School of Business. Sara was a Banking Officer with PNC Bank, She was...

Oct 21, 2016

Sara N. Gray, 98, of Dallas, peacefully passed away, Friday, October 21, 2016 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Snyder Neave and was a graduate of Luzerne High School and Wyoming Seminary Dean School of Business. Sara was a Banking Officer with PNC Bank, She was...

Sep 30, 2016

Marlene Lenahan, 81, of Dallas, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away, Friday, September 30, 2016 at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral will be held Privately at the convenience of her family. Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas.

Sep 23, 2016

Marguerite Cartier, 87, of Okeechobee, Fla., formerly of Dallas, passed away, Friday, September 23, 2016 in Okeechobee Fla. Born in Richmond Vt., she was the daughter of the late Gideon and Leonide Dutil Noel and was a graduate of Richmond High School, Richmond VT. and Burlington Business College, Burlington, VT. In her early days Marguerite had worked for The...