All Obituaries

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;...

Catherine E. Yudichak, 91, of Larksville, died at home, Sunday, October 14, 2018.   Born in Larksville, shew as the daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine Anderson Doyle and was a graduate of Larksville High School. She was a nurses aide for the Valley West School District, prior to retiring and was a member of the former St. Vincent Church.   Catherine was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, John Joseph Yudichak and grandson, RJ...

Paul Wright of Kingston, died, Wednesday, September 26, 2018, in River Run Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kingston.   Born in Kingston, August 4, 1945, he was the son of the late Richard and Veronica Forgulak Wright; was a graduate of Larksville High School and was employed as a counselor.   He was preceded, in addition to his parents, by sister, Barbara Boney.   Paul is survived by his brother, Richard Wright and his wife, Marie, Middletown, NJ; sister, Nancy...

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...