All Obituaries

Mary Ann O'Kane, of Larksville, died suddenly at home on Friday, July 10, 2020.   Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of Michael and Anna Cituk. Mary Ann was a graduate of Larksville High School and was employed as a clerk by Fetch's Market in Plymouth. She loved doing word games and spending time with her family.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son Charles III, Baby daughter Kimberly O'Kane and son-in-law Frank...

Agnes Jane Thomas, 79, of Kingston, died at her home on Thursday, June 18, 2020.    She was the daughter of Charles and Agnes Dalton Gregory of Larksville. Agnes was a graduate of Larksville High School; worked as a waitress at the former Spinning Wheel Restaurant in Wilkes-Bare. She was well known and was loved by all her regular customers. She had a smile for everyone. She loved watching football, sitting on the beach; relaxing while watching the ocean; Bingo and an occasional...

Wayne Robert Olevian, 71, of Larksville, died on Wednesday, June 17th at his home.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Brechun Olevian and graduated from Larksville High School in 1966. Wayne joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Vietnam War as a Military Policeman. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and Sharpshooter M-14, Marksman 45-Caliber Pistol, and Sharpshooter M-16 badges. He later worked as a laborer and...

Sarah E. Buczek, 30, of Larksville, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at home, following a battle with Pneumonia.   Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of Diane Crawford Wargo, of Larksville and the late Lawrence Wargo. Sarah was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and was employed by McDonalds, Hanover Township and Hardees in Wilkes-Barre. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed painting and drawing.   In addition to her father, she was preceded by her dog,...

Louise A. Bonning, 94, of Kingston, formerly of Larksville, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Manor Care Nursing, Kingston.   Born in Thurmont, MD, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie Moudy Reed, one of 13 children; was a former member of Grace Episcopal Church, Kingston and worked for Consolidated Cigar, prior to retiring.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Bonning and several brothers and sisters.   She is survived...

John Serafin, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away, Monday, May 25, 2020.   Born in Wilkes-Barre he was the son of late Walter and Mary Seasock Serafin. He worked in several factories with American Silk Mill, being his last employed before retiring. He enjoyed being a golf caddy at several clubs where he enjoyed conversations with people he encountered.   He was married to Maureen Serafin who passed away in 2005. John was the potato peeler and Maureen was the pierogi queen. They made...

Constance Mae Cordick, 80, of Kingston died on Saturday, May 23 at the General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Matthew and Ruth Mitchell Lynott. She loved being a homemaker, cooking, dancing, visiting New York City and watching football. She was, also, active with the Civic Air Patrol. She is survived by her husband John; daughters: Chantell Roberts, Kimberly A. Moore, Katherine Moore and Anieta Moore; brother, Matthew Lynott; grandchildren and great...

Sylvia Senkoski, 86, a resident of Manor Care, formerly of Larksville, died Thursday evening, May 21 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna Lapinski Senkoski and was a graduate of Larksville High School. Sylvia was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville and took wonderful care of her loving family and will be missed.   Sylvia is survived by sister, Theresa Garey of New Britain, CT; nephews:...

Stephanie V. Danielowicz, 96, of Edwardsville, formerly of Wilkes Barre, died Monday, May 19, 2020, in River Street  Manor, Wilkes Barre.   Born in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of late John Zavislak and Victoria Prisbek Zavislak.   She was a very devoted, loving and caring wife and mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking, baking and taking care of her family and home. A member of St. Hedwig’s for many years she helped make pierogi for the church...

Mark Rakos, 44, of Pittston Township, died at home, Sunday, May 17, 2020.   Born in Kingston, he was the son of John and Rosemary Zapalasky Rakos and enjoyed bowling, walks, swimming and especially trips to the county fairs and Knoebels.   In addition to his parents, left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Stephen C. Rakos of Dallas Township; Michael Rakos and his wife, Mary of Dallas Township and Joseph Rakos of Shavertown.   Due to the current state restrictions,...