Obituaries

Jul 12, 2024

 Elizabeth P. Covert died Friday, July 12, 2024 in Dallas surrounded by family. She was 95. Born in Kingston in 1928 to the late Albert H. and Emily (Gregory) Parrish, she was preceded in death by her husband Walter C. Covert in 1992, whom she married in 1969, and a brother, Arthur G. Parrish, in 1982. She also lived in...

Jul 11, 2024

 Carol A. Sitar, 83, Chester Springs, PA., passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Downingtown, PA. Born in Dallas, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Skvarla Polacky and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and College Misericordia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art Education.

 Carol was a...

Jul 10, 2024

 Harry E. Zacharias, III, 75, Monroe Twp. Passed away, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his residence. Born in Kingston, he was the son of Harry Zacharias and the late Marion Schoonover Zacharias and was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School and had attended Penn State University, Lehman Campus.

 Harry was a Mill Wright for ICON for 8 years. Before ICON he...

Jul 6, 2024

Suellen Bush, 80, Shavertown, passed away, Saturday, July 6, 2024 at her residence. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Bertha Lewis Roberts and was a graduate of Dallas High school class of 1962. 

 Suellen had worked as a Service Rep for Commonwealth Telephone for 18 years later doing home cleaning for 20 years. Suellen was...

Jun 28, 2024

 Carol Ann Muddiman, 77, West Wyoming, passed away, Friday, June 28, 2024 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Dorsey, MD, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Katherine Johnson Spence and was a graduate of Howard High School and Kings College with two degrees in accounting and business.

 Carol was employed with URS as an accountant for many years...

Jun 26, 2024

Joan T. Pappas, 91, of Trucksville, passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas and was reunited with her loved ones in heaven. She will forever be remembered for her sweet heart, kind soul, and always having a smile on her face.

Born on August 20th, 1932, in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of the late...

Jun 25, 2024

Jun 21, 2024

Jean M. Gale, 87, Dallas, passed away, Friday, June 21, 2024 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Chipolis-Granahan and was a graduate of Duryea High School.

 Jean was affiliated with Pomeroy’s Store at The Wyoming Valley Mall in the early 70s. She was a member of Gate of Heaven Church,...

Jun 21, 2024

 Benjamin D. Roberts, 82, Shavertown, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at Allied Nursing Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Lingertot Roberts and was a graduate of Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre. He furthered his education by getting a degree in Drafting.

 Benjamin was a drafter with Royer Foundry and Machine Company for...

Jun 16, 2024

Nancy J. Smith, 84, Dallas, passed away, Sunday, June 16, 2024 at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late William and Grace Hughes Kreischer and was a graduate of Dallas High School.

 Nancy was a member of The Shavertown United Methodist Church. She was employed as an office manager with Don Wilkinson Agency...

Jun 7, 2024

     Betty Lorraine Moore, 94, Dallas, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Friday, June 7, 2024 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ellen Stidson Casterline and was a graduate of Kingston Twp High School. 

      Betty and her husband...

May 30, 2024

    Thomas Sabecky, 64, Dallas, passed away, Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Sacred Heart Hospice, Dunmore. Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late William Sabecky and the late Suzanne Galletti Martz and had attended Westside Technical Institute. 

    Thomas was affiliated with Offset Paperback, Dallas, for many years until his retirement. Many of his favorite activities...

May 30, 2024

Mary J. Stash, 66 of Plymouth, PA, and formerly of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Born August 14, 1957 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the former Frances Elencik Stash and the late Steven Stash. Mary attended Gate of Heaven School in Dallas, PA, and was a graduate of Lake-Lehman High...

May 25, 2024

      Ronald Chupas age 82, Dallas passed away, early morning Saturday, 05/25/2024 at The Meadows Personal Care Facility, Dallas. Born in Wilkes-Barre Pa, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Chupas and Anne Chupas and was a graduate of G.A.R High School.

Ronald retired from InterMetro Industries, Wilkes-Barre and Dallas Township police Department. 

Ronald enjoyed gardening and competing...

May 20, 2024

     Thomas James Davis, 76, Wilkes-Barre, passed away, Monday, May 20, 2024 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Helen McCabe Davis and had attended Hughestown Schools. 

    Tom was affiliated with Commonwealth Telephone in the Maintenace Department until his retirement. Some of his favorite activities were traveling with family...

May 13, 2024

     Joy Foulkes, 71, Dallas, passed away, Monday, May 13, 2024, at her residence. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Liva Spencer Harris and attended Dallas High School.

     Joy was a medical secretary with Intermountain Medical Group until her retirement. She was a member of The Wyoming Avenue Christian Church, where she...

Apr 28, 2024

    

     John M. Emil, Sr., 77, Dallas, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his residence. Born in Kingston Township, he was the son of the late Fred Emil and Melvina Emil Gray and was a graduate of Dallas High School. 

    John was a HVAC tech with Mahaffey Oil Company for over 25 years until his retirement....

Apr 13, 2024

     Robin A. McIntyre, 63, of Tunkhannock, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home. Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late David and Margaret Bevan Jones. Throughout her life, she was a dedicated learner, exploring education through various avenues.

     Robin was a skilled nurse aide who worked in many settings, ensuring...

Apr 9, 2024

     Jean M. Thompson, 60, Dallas, passed away, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her residence. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Gene Oda and Frances Stockhammer Adams and was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School.

    Jean is survived by Daughters, Tabitha Lugo and Desiree Cotton. Sons, Joseph Wynn, Jacob Wynn, Nathan...

Apr 9, 2024

     



     Roger W. Meier, 81, Dallas, passed away, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his residence with his wife by his side. Born in Goodrich, ND, he was the son of the late Herman and Anna Hahn Meier and was a graduate of Tuttle High School, ND. 

     Roger was the head of the Maintenance Department for...