All Obituaries

Joseph W. Keene, Sr. of Larksville, died early Sunday, June 23, 2019, in Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Larksville, he was the son of the late George L. and Caroline Zimmerman Keene and served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. Joe was employed by Eberhardt Faber, Mountain Top and was a fan of Penn State, Oakland Raiders and Nascar.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death, by his brothers, Harold and George “Jibe”...

William J. Dervin, Sr. of Edwardsville, died Friday, June 21, 2019, in Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Huntington Mills, he was the son of the late Kalistas (Kelly) and Amelia M. Boyek Dervin and was a graduate of Meyers High School, Class of 1950.  He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during Exercise Mainbrace.  He was the recipient of the Navy Occupation Medal (European Clasp) and the...

Rose Marie Letoski, a resident for 3 years of Highland Park Senior Living, Wilkes-Barre Township, died Wednesday morning, June 19, 2019, in the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation, Dallas.   Born in the Askam section of Hanover Township, she was the daughter of the late Peter Bonsavage and Mary Aftewicz Bonsavage and was a member of Holy Family Church, Luzerne. Rose dedicated her life to raising her children and had a passion for gardening, flowers and animals.   She was...

Elizabeth “Betty” Vanderhoff, of Plymouth, died Sunday morning, June 16, 2019, in Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Larksville, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Bridget Crofchcick and enjoyed spending time with her family.   Betty was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband Reynold Edward Vanderhoff in 1969 and three siblings, Josephine Crofchick, Benjamin “Sonny” Crofchick and Leona Malast.   She is...

Tillie (Tatiana) Radzavitch, of Larksville, died Friday, June 7, 2019, in River St. Manor, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Edwardsville, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Katherine Shoplack Lukachik and was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Edwardsville. Tillie worked for both Duplan and Lesley Fay factories. For many years, she was active with the Larksville Lions club and enjoyed preparing their Holiday Fruit Baskets.   In addition to her parents, Tillie was...

Linda Gayle Kidd, 68, of Lansford, died at home, Sunday, June 2, 2019. Born in Charlottesville, VA; she was the daughter of the late John T. and Mary Ada Birckhead Swanson; Mother n Law Margret Swanson; and enjoyed spending time with family and friends; especially visiting lighthouses and spending time at beaches. She was a dedicated wife to her husband, a great mother to her children, a loving sister to her siblings, and wonderful friend to her friends. She also loved the Lord with all of...

Mary Ann Cochran, of Exeter, formerly of Edwardsville, died in Highland Manor, Wednesday morning, June 5, 2019.   Arrangements are being finalized for a graveside service in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Dallas for Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

  Anna Theresa Carpenter, 95, peacefully passed on Saturday, May 25, 2019.   Born in Larksville, on July 6, 1923, she was a 1941 graduate of Kingston High School. She married her beloved husband William, and was married 56 happy years before his passing in November of 2000. She worked in the garment business until retirement. Following retirement, she spent her days with her husband and grandchildren whom she loved endlessly.   Anna was the daughter of Joseph and Anna...

Daniel Mills, Sr. of Kingston, died Thursday, May 23, 2019, at home.   Born on Oct. 12, 1945, in Kingston, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Jean Turner Mills. He graduated from Kingston High School, Class of 1964 and served his country in the USMCR in Wyoming, in the motor transport unit. He obtained his Boy Scouts of America Eagle Palm Badge from the Westmoor Church of Christ, Kingston with the leadership of Donald Williams, scoutmaster.   He worked for Percy A. Brown,...

Eric J. Meriesky, 21, of Larksville, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019.   Born in Plains Township, he was the son of Joseph and Luann Meriesky Carpenetti of Larksville and was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. Eric was a Senior at Penn State and aspired to become a Lawyer.   In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Erin Foster of Plymouth Meeting; brother, Adam Meriesky of Larksville, nieces Elle and Lily, aunts, uncles and cousins.   A Mass of...