All Obituaries

Roger went on to his next journey peacefully at home on October 31st in Palm Harbor at the age of 72. Born and raised in Port Jervis, New York, he was the son of John & Mildred (Hulse) O’Connor. In 1973, he began working for the United States Postal Service in Jersey City, NJ where he stayed for 30 years.    Living by the motto peace, love and rock ‘n’ roll. You would find him listening to music particularly the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and many...

Maureen R. Park, “Happy Grandma” 66, of Greenfield Township, died at Regional Hospital, Scranton on Monday, May 3, 2021.   Born in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of Edward and Margaret Rosler Moffitt. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading the bible and listening to music.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her sister, Carol Ann Schiffer.   She is survived by her sons: Randy (Allison) Park of Nanticoke; Frank (Susan)...

Clara M Spock, 83, of Plymouth, died at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center on Monday, April 26, 2021. Born in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Nancy Cragle Lord. Following high school, she went to work at the American Cigar Factory in Crestwood Industrial Park, Mountain Top and her favorite pastime was to cook and bake. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Spock; daughter: Cathy Spock and grandson Joshua Parry. She is...

Leonard John Fronczkiewicz, 53, of Glen Lyon, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Leo and Leona Grivensky Fronczkiewicz and graduated from Coughlin High School. He worked as a laborer in the construction industry; struggled with addiction and was a cancer survivor. He spent his spare time playing pool, fishing, watching his favorite NFL team- San Francisco 49'ers and was a handyman.   He is survived by brothers,...

Thomas Joseph Favata, 49, of Shavertown, passed away at home on Sunday, April 11, 2021.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Joseph Favata and Constance Anne Kovaleski Favata of Falls and was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School.  Tom was employed as an Insurance Broker and loved spending time with family, especially his children, camping at Jellystone Park and other campgrounds. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs Football Fan and he enjoyed drag car racing and...

  Dale Allen Hamersley Your spirit family called and as always you listened. On March 31,2021 you were welcomed with open arms. Born November 3,1970 in Larksville, he was the son of Sharon Deschak and Sam Hamersley (deceased); Graduated from West Side Tech and worked as a carpenter by trade and a jack of many. The "Hammer" was who you were, strong, hard working and protector of all you loved. The outdoors was your connection to the stars your happy place. Whether fishing,...

Carl D. Koprowski, 57, of Pittston, formerly of Luzerne, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, with family by his side. Born in Boise, Idaho, he was the son of Judy Ann Hugg Domnowski of Kingman, AZ and the late Robert D. Koprowski and step son of Dorothy Nowak Koprowski of West Nanticoke and the late Linda K. Trondson Koprowski.  Carl was a graduate of Sacred Heart Elementary School, Luzerne, Class of 1977, and West Side Technical...

James T. Smith, 56, of Shavertown, died in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on his 56th Birthday, Sunday, March 28, 2021.   Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Clement J. and Helen Kratz Smith and was a graduate of Meyers High School. Jim was employed for 26 years as a tradesman for Sheet Metal Workers Local 44 of Wilkes-Barre, a job he loved and was proud of. He enjoyed watching Nascar and was an avid Giants Football Fan.   In addition to his parents, Jim was...

Elizabeth Brennan, 57, of Edwardsville, died Friday, March 26, 2021, at Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late James and Lillian Leonard Brennan and enjoyed spending time with family.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Kathy Miller in July of 2020.   Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Ryan and William Yurek of Edwardsville; granddaughter, Alia Yurek; companion, William Yurek of...

Mark T. Goodman, Nov. 21, 1947 – March 20, 2021 And though you be done to the death, what then? If you battled the best you could, If you played your part in the world of men, Why, the Critic will call it good. Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, And whether he's slow or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts, But only how did you die? Edgar A. Guest       Mark Thomas Goodman, 72, of Kingston died Saturday, March 20, 2021,...