All Obituaries

Arline Parsons, of Kingston, died Sunday, September 16, 2018, in Celtic Hospice In Patient Unit, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Wilkes-Barre she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Turpak Halapi and she was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother.  Arline enjoyed watching baseball on TV especially the Little League World Series and was a cat lover. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, William G. Parsons and siblings.   Arline is...

Ann E. Michak, of West Wyoming, died Friday afternoon September 7, 2018, in Highland Manor, Exeter.  Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Anna Callahan Kenney and was a graduate of GAR High School.  Ann was a member of St. Monica’s Church, West Wyoming, foster grandparents and TOPS. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a secretary for United Penn Bank.  Ann enjoyed cooking, baking, shopping and an occasional trip to Atlantic...

John “JJ” Jay Sims, Jr., 16, of Larksville, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018, in Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after a long courageous battle with a rare autoimmune disease. He was a strong and brave warrior who fought hard against this awful disease.   Born in Kingston, he was the son of John and Mary Sims, of Larksville and attended West Side Vocational Technical School, studying in the Automotive Mechanics Program. JJ loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and his...

Julian Abel Claudio-Hernandez was born on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Julians family was blessed with almost 7 months before he went to his heavenly home. Julian experienced holding hands with his mommy, hugs and kisses with his family, listening to his older siblings and being told, “I LOVE YOU” an uncountable amount of times.   Julian is deeply loved by his mommy; Alyssa Boston and her significant other, Ray Rittenhouse, Edwardsville; grandparents; Cindy Boston and Luke...

George J. Herbert, 88, of Larksville, died Thursday, August 9, 2018 in Celtic In-Patient Unit, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Edwardsville, he was the son of the late Philip and Margaret Wright Herbert and was a graduate of Larksville High School, Class of 1948. George is a United States Army veteran, and served his country proudly during two tours in Korea as a Staff Sergeant in the 2nd Infantry, 24th Division.  He participated in numerous battles including Heart Break Ridge, Bloody Ridge and...

Edward Morgans, 64, of Hanover Twp., died Sunday, July 29, 2018, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born the son of the late Robert and Betty Lukachik Morgans, he was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. Ed served his country proudly for 20 years in the Untied States Coast Guard and was an active member of St. John's Russian Orthodox Church, Edwardsville.      In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by sister, Barbara Morgans and infant...

Bernard J. Budrewicz, 81, of Edwardsville, died Monday morning, August 6, 2018, in Celtic Hospice In-Patient Unit, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Larksville, he was the son of the late Edward and Mamie Yakulenich Budrewicz and was a graduate of Larksville High School. He worked at Ballester Optical prior to retiring and was a member of Holy Family Church, Luzerne. Bernard enjoyed fishing, hiking and loved the outdoors.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his sister,...

William Schiefer, 71, of Courtdale, died Friday morning, August 3, 2018, with family by his side.   Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Francis and Dorothy Miller Schiefer and was employed as a chef, retiring from Irem Temple Country Club. Bill was an avid Philadelphia Eagles Fan and was happy he was able to see them win the Super Bowl. He loved to cook and enjoyed fishing.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Laurel Myers Schiefer...

Anna Elizabeth (Dolly) Miller, of Wilkes-Barre, died Monday, July 23, 2018, at home.   Born in Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Bertha Gossart Nice and was a graduate of Luzerne High School. Dolly enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino with her brother Butch Nice who was very devoted and cared for her. She loved spending time with her grandkids and watching the Dallas Cowboys.   She is survived by her loving daughters, Michelle Miller and her fiancee,...

Roxanne DeLong, 57, of Plymouth, died Wednesday evening, July 11, 2018, at home.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Souder Pascavage and was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Alice DeLong.   Roxanne is survived by her husband, Carlyn DeLong Sr.; children, Raymond DeLong, Carlyn DeLong Jr. and Elizabeth DeLong; three grandchildren, brother, Tim...