All Obituaries

Mary A. Wojcik, 85, of Dallas, passed away, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas.   Born in Swoyersville, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Maria Amos Honoosic and was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren and cat Baxter.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wojcik; siblings,...

  Mack Daniel McCleave, of Plymouth, died Saturday, January 5, 2019, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Shelby, NC, he was the son of the late James and Eula Byers McCleave, was a carpenter, prior to retirement and enjoyed fishing.   In addition to his parents, Mac was preceded in death, Tamethia Caldwell and granddaughter, Andrew Green He is survived by his children, Mary Taylor, West Haven, CT; Gail Caldwell, West Haven, CT; Willie Caldwell and is wife, Peggy,...

Constance Krupinski Sedeski, of Edwardsville, died Saturday, December 15, 2018, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by loving family. Born in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Julia Shimko Krupinski, was a graduate of Edwardsville High School. She loved watching and cheering for the New York Mets, baking, and taking such very loving and wonderful care of her family, home and yard. One of her favorite things in life was relaxing and laughing by the...

Elzie Tillman Jr., of Plymouth, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Bainbridge, GA, he was the son of the late Elzie and Elease Williams Williams and served his country, in the US Marines, during the Vietnam War and worked in the construction industry.   Elzie is survived by his companion, Sherry Ogan, Plymouth; children, Dora, Atlantic City; Tim Dietz, Wilkes-Barre; Elzie III, Oak Island, NC; Isiah Tillman, Wilkes-Barre; Aisha...

Rosemary Matusick, 81, of Edwardsville, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Ann Yanushewski and was a graduate of Larksville High School. She was a member of the former St. Hedwigs Church of Edwardsville and a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Larksville. She enjoyed spending her time with family and friends and delighted in playing the lottery and cheering on her Philadelphia...

Ronald S. Zionkoski, 65, of Wilkes-Barre, died Sunday, November 25, 2018, at home.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Frank and Isabelle Petrulak Zionkoski and was employed by Trion Industries. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Penguins fan. He liked NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt Jr and Martin Truex were his favorite drivers.   Ronald is survived by his daughter, Jennifer, Wilkes-Barre.   Private graveside funeral service...

Martin John Papula, Jr., 59, of Edwardsville, died Friday, November 16, 2018.   He is survived by his sister, Linda Papula, of Bradenton, FL and friends.   Memorial service will be conducted on Friday, November 23, 2018, at 12:30 pm at the Andrew Strish Funeral Home, www.StrishFuneralHome.com 11 Wilson Street, Larksville. Interment will follow, with Military Honors, in St. Anthonys Cemetery, Courtdale.   Visitation will be from 11:30 am until time of...

William J. Amos, 87, of Larksville, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late John and Margaret Lewis Amos and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Edwardsville. Bill owned and operated Bills Texaco Garage for many years and served in the US Army National Guard. He was also a member of Kingston Masonic Lodge 395 and Shriners.   Left to mourn his passing, is his loving wife of 63 years, Doris...

Chester J. Koprowski, Jr. 74, of Sweet Valley, died Thursday morning, November 8, 2018, at home with family by his side.   Born in Swoyersville, he was the son of the late Chester and Ethel Mae Melody Koprowski and prior to retirement, was employed by American Asphalt and Mountain Stream Construction.  He was a former Boy Scout Leader and was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He enjoyed riding his bicycle and listening to country music.   He was preceded in death, in...

Thomas J. Dicton, of Larksville, died Monday, October 29, 2018 in the Wilkes Barre General Hospital.   The son of the late Stanley and Theresa Gilefski Dicton, Thomas was born June 24, 1951 in Kingston and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Kingston and Wilkes University where he earned his Bachelors Degree.   Thomas is survived by his children, Sandra Angelovic of Dallas; Thomas of Avoca and siblings, Stanley Dicton and his wife, Mary of Hughestown;...