All Obituaries

Ilaena Kay Koprowski, 46, of Philadelphia, formerly of Luzerne, died in Jefferson Frankford Hospital, Philadelphia, Wednesday, February 24, 2021.     Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Robert D. and Linda K. Trondson Koprowski; attended Sacred Heart Elementary School in Luzerne and graduated from Bishop O'Reilly High School, Class of 1992.  She attended LCCC and later went onto school in Norfolk, VA to become a Massage Therapist....

John A Cordick, 76, of Kingston, passed away at his home on Feb 20, 2021, following a lengthy struggle with COPD.   He was a member of Carpenter's Union Local 514; was an active member of AA for 35 years and served his country in the United States Army. John will be remembered for his kindness and willingness to help others in unfortunate circumstances.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Mildred Cordick, his beloved wife Constance who passed in 2020, son...

Charlotte Ann Schultz, 79, of Kingston, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Catherine Reichart and graduated from Edwardsville High School. Charlotte worked at the United Penn Bank, Pennsylvania Gas & Water Co. and later retired from Pennsylvania American Water Company in 2004. She was an avid reader, with a book never far from her side and was a member of Larksville United...

Jane I. Stoshak, 93, of Dallas, formerly of Sugar Notch, died on Friday, February 12, 2021, in the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas.   Born in Wilkes-Barre Township, she was the daughter to the late John and Eva Borowski Zielinski; worked as a seamstress; enjoyed dancing, especially Polkas and watching an occasional  Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game.  She loved traveling and mostly  spending time with the family.  She was a former member of St....

Louis M. Sims, 81, of Plymouth, died on Friday, February 5, 2021, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Larksville, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mary McElwee Sims and following graduation, served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.  He enjoyed spending time with family and an occasional trip to the Casino.     In addition to his parents, he was preceded by 7 brothers, Elmer, Francis, Bob, John, George,...

Dorothy M. Allen, of Dallas, formerly of South Bound Brook, NJ, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation, Dallas.   Born in Bound Brook, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelena DeNicola Palumbo and worked at Ethicon, NJ, prior to retiring and moving to Pennsylvania.  Dorothy enjoyed spending time with family and playing BINGO. She was also a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church in South Bound Brook, NJ for many years. During...

Sheila A. Symons, of Larksville, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center surrounded by her family.   Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Kellar and Lenore George Orth and was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School. Sheila was a lover of animals and would save them all if she could. She also loved to read and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan and Derek Jeter Fan.   In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her...

Michael S. Delinsky, 76, of Edwardsville, died Sunday morning, January 24, 2021, at home with family by his side.   Born in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late John and Ann Nickett Delinsky. He was a graduate of Edwardsville High School, Class of 1961. Mike was employed for many years by Sears Roebuck and company and later an electrician for Len Crawford Electric prior to retirement.   He was an avid gardener, envied by many for his prized garlic. Mike loved the outdoors and...

Mary Ann Wright, of Luzerne, passed away at home, with family by her side on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Celia Krouse Zyck and following graduation worked as a nurses aide and activities assistance at local Nursing Homes. She enjoyed to crocheting and spending time with family.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Wright; brother, Stanley Zyck and sister, Margaret...

Eugene J. Couto, 97, of Shavertown, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, in Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke.   Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Eugene A. and Amalia Carvalho Couto and was an active member of Stelton Baptist Church, Edison and First Welsh Baptist Church, Plymouth. He served his country proudly in the United States Army, during WW II, he landed on Utah Beach in Normandy invasion; fought in five battles of the Battle of the...