All Obituaries

John Watkins Harrison “Jugger” of Edwardsville, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in Sacred Heart Hospice, Dunmore.   The son of the late Earl and Mable Watkins Harrison, John was born in Wilkes-Barre on June 1, 1933 and was a graduate of Edwardsville High School. He served his country proudly during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army with the rank of Corporal. He worked for Bridon American, prior to retirement and was an avid hunter and fisherman.   He was a...

Malvin J. Little, 68, of Larksville, died at home, Monday, March 11, 2019, with family by his side.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, July 24, 1950, he was the son of the late Warren and Elizabeth LaFrance Little and was a corrections officer and constable, prior to retirement. He was an avid New York Mets Baseball and Dolphins Football Fan.   He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by sisters, Janet Sheply, Elizabeth Turak, Bonnie Turak and Edith Gavrish.   He is...

John Paul Papiesz, 55, of Pittston, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at home with family by his side.   Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late John A. and Gloria Cremard Papiesz, served his country in the Army National Guard and worked in Road Construction. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an artifacts collector.   John is survived by his loving wife, Alfreda; stepdaughter, Susan Kimsel; granddaughter, Katelynn Kimsel; sister, Lisa Gulla and brothers, David Papiesz...

Agnes L. Silsby, of Pringle, died Thursday, February 7, 2019 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital with family by her side.   Born September 9, 1951, in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy James Rood and was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. Agnes was employed as a bank teller for Community Bank and was a member of Restored Church, the Dallas Community Church.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Silsby Jr. and brother, Earl...

Elizabeth Ann Joyce, of Shavertown, died late Thursday, February 7, 2019, with family by her side.   Born June 9, 1939, in Dallas, she was the daughter of the late Alverns and Elizabeth Jackson Russell and was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1957. Betty worked in the garment industry and later went back to school, earning her Associated Degree from Luzerne County Community College in 1997. She was a life member of Shavertown Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary; active in the...

Edward S. Yosh, of Kingston, formerly of Larksville, died Thursday, February 7, 2019, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital with family by his side.   Born in Larksville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Pollick Yosh and was a graduate of Larksville High School.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting and served the US Army Reserves.   Ed was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his siblings, Frank Yosh, Joseph (Butch) Yosh and Mary Yosh.   He is...

Edward J. Walton, Sr., of Edwardsville and Lopez, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 in the Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton.   Born, January 3, 1928, in Wilkes-Barre Township, he was the son of the late Edward and Anna Maguski Walton and was employed in the commercial building construction industry. Ed served in the United States Navy, during World War II and was a member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston; the Wyoming Valley Beagle Club and Labors Union Local 215/130, Wilkes-Barre. An...

Helen T. Zielen, of Swoyersville, died Monday, January 28, 2019 in Manor Care Nursing, Kingston.   The daughter of the late Michael and Mary E. Repko Krouse, she was born April 30, 1935 and was a member of St. Theresa's Church, Shavertown. Helen enjoyed cooking, sewing, spending time with her children and grandchildren and was employed as a nurses aide for many years.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Zielen, Sr in 2008; son,...

Mary A. Wojcik, 85, of Dallas, passed away, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas.   Born in Swoyersville, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Maria Amos Honoosic and was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren and cat Baxter.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wojcik; siblings,...

  Mack Daniel McCleave, of Plymouth, died Saturday, January 5, 2019, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Shelby, NC, he was the son of the late James and Eula Byers McCleave, was a carpenter, prior to retirement and enjoyed fishing.   In addition to his parents, Mac was preceded in death, Tamethia Caldwell and granddaughter, Andrew Green He is survived by his children, Mary Taylor, West Haven, CT; Gail Caldwell, West Haven, CT; Willie Caldwell and is wife, Peggy,...