All Obituaries

Catarino Martinez, 76, of Plymouth, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Harlington, Texas, he was the son of the late Wenceslao and Soila Flores Martinez and was a truck driver. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, boxing and spending time with loved ones. Being a man of great faith, he was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Wilkes-Barre.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded by siblings, Linda Sotelo,...

James J. Rucco, 71, of Larksville, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Joseph Mateo and Edith Fox Rucco.  He was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School, Pittston, Class of 1966, and earned his Bachelor’s Degree at King’s College.  Prior to retiring, Jim worked for the Institute for Human Resources.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his...

Mary Ann Yodis Wolfe, formerly of Edwardsville, died Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke, where she was a resident for the last few years.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie Kuzmikus Yodis and was a graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1950.   In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded by her brothers, Walter, Martin and Frank Jr and sister, Alberta.   Mary Ann...

George A. Ravert, Sr., 66, of Larksville, died Monday morning, January 6, 2020 at home.   He was born on October 3, 1953 in Kingston, to Margaret Kwitowski and George Rufus Ravert; was employed as a carpenter and served his country in the National Guard at the 109th Service Battery, Kingston. He was a graduate of West Side Tech; was a member of the Larksville American Legion; was an avid fisherman and hunter and especially loved playing with his grandchildren. He was...

Alma M. Woydzick, 89, of Pringle, died Saturday, December 14, 2019, in Residential Hospice In Patient Unit, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Edwardsville, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Hudak Tomasura; loved spending time with her family,  and friends, and making rosaries with the St. Hedwigs Rosary Makers.   In addition to her parents, Alma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Martin S. Woydzick; sisters, Agnes Oncay; Mary Harvey; Hermina Harvey; Irene...

Theresa Sigler, formerly of Kingston, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2019, at the Friendly Home in Rochester, NY.   Born in Larksville, August 21, 1922, she was the daughter of John and Anna Demsky. Her husband of 60 years, Edward Sigler, predeceased her in 2008.   Theresa was a graduate of Larksville High School and Wyoming Seminary Business School. She and her husband owned the West Side Burial Vault Company for many years. She later worked as an Instructional Aide in...

John Steckman, Jr., 74, of Larksville, died Tuesday evening, December 10, 2019, at home with family by his side.   He was born on February 23, 1945 in Wilkes-Barre, to Margaret and John Steckman, Sr. He was employed for nearly 40 years at Certain Teed in Mountain Top. He was a member of the United Auto Worker’s Union and the Sons of American Legion in Kingston, Post 395. He was an avid fisherman; loved playing cards and darts. He especially enjoyed traveling to Grand Bahama...

William H. Fulton Sr. from Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away, on November 17, 2019, Wexford House, Denver NC, surrounded by his family.   He was born on January 31, 1925 in Edwardsville, to late Herbert and Bessie Fulton. He served in the United States Navy, as a Sea Bee, in World War II. William lived in Lee, Massachusetts for many years then returning to Edwardsville Pa, to care for his parents. He worked at Wilkes Barre General Hospital for over 25 years. He was known for his...

John B. Sabol, of Larksville, died Thursday, November 28, 2019, in Residential Hospice, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Larksville, he was the son of the late John M. and Sophie Chesko Sabol and was a graduate Larksville High School. John was a member of Holy Family Church, Luzerne and was owner and operator of Sabol Larksville 66 Service Station. John enjoyed hunting with his grand kids and watching Nascar and Indy races. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and would be...

Mary P. Homzur, 89, of Larksville, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingston. Born on January 4, 1930 in Hunlock Creek, she is the daughter of the late William and Laura (Kowatz) Carver.   Mary loved to garden and was an excellent cook. She especially enjoyed making extraordinary holiday dinners for her family. Mary was a seamstress and was a member of the Garment Worker’s Union.   She was preceded in death by her loving husband,...