All Obituaries

Joseph A Zimmerman, 70, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Henry and Louise Zimmerman. He worked most of his life as a skilled laborer and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded by an infant daughter Margaret Louise, his brother Gene Zimmerman and sister Ann Baker. Joe is survived by his 5 children: John and his wife Bridgett Zimmerman of Kingston; Lisa and her husband...

GeorgeAnne Romanoskey, 60, of Larksville, passed away suddenly in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Born in Wilkes-Barre she was the daughter of Margaret Amos Anthony; step daughter to Carmen Anthony, both of Nescopeck and daughter of the late George Sapp.  She was a graduate of Coughlin High School; was employed by Wyoming Valley West School District for 28 years and was a member of the Larksville American Legion Auxiliary.  GeorgeAnne...

Bernadine W. Mrochko, 95, of Jackson Township, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Born in Swoyersville, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth Krupinski Cheskiewicz and was a member of the former St Anthony's Church and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.   Bernadine loved spending time with her family, traveling, puzzles  and an occasional trip to the casino. In addition to her parents and 11 brothers and sisters, she was preceded in death by her...

Christine Angela Rucco, beloved mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor, of Larksville, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022 in Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation, Nanticoke with her sons by her side. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Antoinette Gorski Wujcik; graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School and earned her Associates Degree from Business School. Christine was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and former member of St. Mary's...

Betty Timalonis, formerly of Edwardsville, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 in Celebration Villa, Berwick.   Born in Edwardsville, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Chergo Nice and was a graduate of Edwardsville High School. She loved spending time with her family, they came first and second was the love of her candy making job at Michael Mootz Candies, Hanover Township. She was a member of the former St. Anthony's Church and a member of St. John the...

Andrew J. Homzur, of Larksville, died on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at home.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Carver Homzur and was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, Class of 1967.   He is survived by his sister, Laura Smith and her husband William; niece, Dana Krape and her husband, Charles; great nephew and niece, Logan and Olivia; aunts, uncles and cousins.   Private interment will be held in St. Anthony's Cemetery,...

Heaven gained a Beautiful Angel. Veronica Sadowski, 97, of Pringle, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, with family by her side. Born in Swoyersville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Veronica Prwara Walko and was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville.  Veronica loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.  She enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino; watching Golden Girls and...

Tristan Matthias Brieling, 13, of Pittston, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of John Brieling of Luzerne and Samantha Yankay Brieling of Pittston.  Tristan loved sports, especially football, hockey and baseball.  He was an avid Patriots Football Fan and enjoyed playing tablet games with his sister. He loved playing Minecraft, Roblox and many more games on his tablet. He loved creating...

Mary E. Evan, 93, of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Allied Services Center City nursing home (formerly St. Luke’s Villa) in Wilkes-Barre. She was born January 12, 1929, in Plymouth, PA, a daughter of the late Michael J. and Anna (Elko) Evan. Her parents owned and operated Evan Grocery in Plymouth. Mary graduated from Plymouth High School in 1947 and attended Wyoming Seminary Business College. She worked as a secretary at the Anthracite Institute, Hanover Bank,...

Donna Mae Zikowski, 61, of Kingston, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Atlantic City Regional Medical Center.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Emily Ann Rhodes Harvey. Donna graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School and worked at Price Chopper as a cashier. She enjoyed camping, trips to the shore and sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys.   Donna is survived by her husband, Douglas Zikowski; daughter, Stacey (Robert)...