Wilkes-Barre Obituaries

Thomas Sult

Thomas Sult passed away in Dallas, PA.

Miss Rita Wudmaska

age 7

Rita Wudmaska passed away unexpectedly.

James J. Dinan

James J. Dinan passed away in Mountain Top, PA.

Joseph E. Feistl Jr.

Joseph E. Feistl Jr. passed away in Shavertown, PA.

Denise R. Herckenrath

Denise R. Herckenrath passed away in Warrior Run, PA.

Ronald J. Huk

Ronald J. Huk has passed away.

Peter Kaye

Peter Kaye has passed away.

Doreen E. Kostelnick

Doreen E. Kostelnick passed away in Pittston, PA.

Lynn L. Meyers

Lynn L. Meyers passed away in Kingston, PA.

Eleanor L. Sofa

Eleanor L. Sofa passed away in Englewood, PA.

Raymond J. Stephens

Raymond J. Stephens passed away in Shavertown, PA.

Rita Wudmaska

age 7

A sister, aunt, and friend who passed away unexpectedly.

Ursula Kozemko

Born March 25, 1933

Ursula Kozemko was born on March 25, 1933, in Wilkes-Barre.

Gerri (Pascale) Kaplan

An educator, mother, foster mother, and community leader known for her devotion to children.

James Steinkirchner

A gifted trumpeter and beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Ronald J. “Hookie” Huk

Died November 2, 2026 · age 91

Ronald J. Huk was a lifelong resident of Alden Station.

Joseph W. Langan

Died October 22, 2026 · age 86

Joseph W. Langan was a resident of South Wilkes-Barre who passed away at Allied Services.

Lynn L. Meyers

Died November 4, 2026 · age 78

Lynn L. Meyers, of Kingston, passed away at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Raymond J. Stephens

Died November 4, 2026 · age 79

Raymond J. Stephens, of Shavertown, passed away at the Gino Merli Veteran’s Center.

Thomas Sult

Died November 2, 2026 · age 57

Thomas Sult was a resident of Dallas.

Sandra Ruth Dalon

Died November 5, 2026 · age 86

A Pittston resident who passed away on Thursday, November 5, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart.

Lucille Weghorst

Died November 4, 2026 · age 101

Lucille Weghorst of Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away at age 101. She was the wife of the late Earnest Weghorst and was preceded in death by several family members.

Dieugrand Jules

Died November 3, 2026 · age 73

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

Dieugrand Jules, 73, of Wilkes-Barre passed away on November 3, 2026.

James J. Steinkirchner

Died November 3, 2026 · age 89

Formerly of Dallas, he passed away on November 3, 2026, at Allied Services Meade Street.

James George Wilson Sr.

Died November 2, 2026 · age 67

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

James Wilson Sr., 67, passed away at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Eileen Costello

Died November 2, 2026 · age 80

A resident of Nanticoke, formerly of Swoyersville, who passed away on November 2, 2026.

Leo C. Smith

Died November 2, 2026 · age 64

A Hanover Township resident who died on Monday at Embassy of Wyoming Valley.

Ronald T. Kishel

Died November 2, 2026

A resident of Dupont who passed away at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital on November 2, 2026.

Stanley L. Chimock Jr.

Died November 2, 2026 · age 83

A Dallas resident who passed away peacefully at his home on November 2, 2026.

Joseph C. Furner

Died November 2, 2026 · age 61

A resident of Exeter who passed away on November 2, 2026, while a patient at General Hospital.

John Lindsay Dunsmuir

Died October 30, 2026 · age 66

A resident of Wyoming who passed away on Friday morning, October 30, 2026.

Kimberly D. Frink

April 11, 1990 – October 29, 2026 · age 36

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

Kimberly Frink Umbriac was a resident of Pittston and a graduate of Hazleton Area High School. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.

Donna M. Heard

May 21, 1959 – October 27, 2026 · age 67

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

Donna Marie Heard of Larksville served as the Director of Public Programs at the Library of Congress for over 30 years.

Cynthia Orlando Balent

May 29, 1948 – October 26, 2026 · age 78

A Wilkes-Barre resident born in 1948 who passed away at her home on October 26, 2026.

Francis J. Teresavage

March 15, 1950 – October 25, 2026 · age 53

A resident of Pringle who was born on March 15 and passed away on Sunday morning, October 25, 2026.

Sr. Mary Evangelista Strohmier

September 4, 1927 – October 24, 2026

E. Blake Collins Funeral Home

Sr. Mary Evangelista Strohmier passed away on October 24, 2026.

Wilfert Vieney Jr.

December 27, 1949 – October 20, 2026 · age 76

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

Wilfert Vieney Jr., 76, was a resident of Wilkes-Barre and a member of the former Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Bernard F. Heard, III

August 11, 1961 – October 16, 2026 · age 65

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

Bernard Frank “Biff” Heard III of Larksville worked as a network engineer and had a lifelong passion for technology.

David S. Carpenter, Jr.

July 8, 1989 – October 7, 2026

E. Blake Collins Funeral Home

David S. Carpenter, Jr. passed away on October 7, 2026.

Grace Ann Brunisifski

November 6, 1929 – September 13, 2026 · age 96

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

Grace Ann Brunisifski passed away at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center; she was a homemaker who enjoyed walking and socializing with neighbors.

Richard Zawatsky

September 11, 1953 – September 12, 2026

E. Blake Collins Funeral Home

Richard Zawatsky passed away on September 12, 2026.

Sr. Ellen Kelly

March 16, 1932 – September 11, 2026

E. Blake Collins Funeral Home

Sr. Ellen Kelly passed away on September 11, 2026.

Robert Bruce McLenon

January 1, 1940 – September 11, 2026 · age 86

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

Robert Bruce McLenon was a Canadian Air Force veteran who had a distinguished career with IBM.

Grace C. Curtis

June 30, 1930 – September 9, 2026 · age 96

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

Grace C. Curtis was a Licensed Practical Nurse who passed away at her Shickshinny home.

Delilah M. Glasson

October 22, 1939 – September 6, 2026

E. Blake Collins Funeral Home

Delilah M. Glasson passed away on September 6, 2026.

David L. Allen

March 24, 1947 – September 5, 2026

E. Blake Collins Funeral Home

David L. Allen passed away on September 5, 2026.

Beverly J. Collins

March 16, 1935 – August 31, 2026

E. Blake Collins Funeral Home

Beverly J. Collins passed away on August 31, 2026.

Jennie Lynn Williams

January 22, 1946 – July 30, 2026

E. Blake Collins Funeral Home

Jennie Lynn Williams passed away on July 30, 2026.