All Obituaries

Juan Carlos Negron, 52, of Edwardsville, died at home on Friday, July 9, 2021.   Born in Bronx, New York, he was the son of the late Juan Carlos and Carmon Banono Negron. Juan worked as a warehouse laborer; loved the New York Giants, New York Yankees, cooking, but mostly loved his family and spending time with them.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his son Christopher Hazard and two sisters: Carmen and Nancy Negron.   He is survived by...

Michael “Barney” Kulikowich, Jr., of Edwardsville, died on Monday, July 12, 2021, at the In-Patient Unit of Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore.   He was born in Plainville, PA and was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Mary Kulikowich, brothers, Alexander and Nichlos, sisters, Mary Zingaretti, Olga “Peggy” Surdouski and Stella Vozniak.   When he was 4 ½ years old, his father unexpectedly died and during his elementary years, his two...

Verna H. Sokola, 99, of Larksville, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Larksville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Emily Kondrak Hudak and was a graduate of Larksville High School. As an elementary student, she won a contest, where she won the privilege of writing a letter to President Roosevelt, where he, in return, wrote her a personal letter.   She was an active member of St. John the Baptist Church and the former...

Peter J. Leoszewski, of Luzerne, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late John and Veronica Kuchinski Leoszewski and was a machinist for Franconis, prior to retiring. Peter was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Football Fan and loved Nascar especially Dale Earnhart Sr.; fishing, camping and spending time with family.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded by an infant brother George and last year, his...

Colleen M. Koons, 80,  of Luzerne, passed away suddenly at home, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Rita Brennan Washburn and was a graduate of Larksville High School.  Colleen enjoyed staying busy working. She was a Residential Program Supervisor for Keystone Human Services and waitressed at many local restaurants.  She formerly worked at Impact Systems, Inc., VicMars, Piledgis, Elbys and she was one of...

John F. Watkins, Sr., 89, of Larksville, died at home on Monday, June 21, 2021 with family by his side. Born in Luzerne, he was the son of the late Robert and Bertha Cochran Watkins. He served proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War and enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling and watching his favorite football teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Victoria in 2009, granddaughter, Ashley and by several...

Dolores C. Geffert, 88, of Larksville, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center with family by her side.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Sinkove and was employed for 34 years at the Hampton House as a certified nurses aid. Delores, known affectionately by many as “Gramma Bubbles” loved animals and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed crafts,...

Nicole Marie Jones, 29, of Edwardsville, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021.   Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of Graham Jones of England and Janine Gullo of Edwardsville. She was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School.   In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Marie Gullo; paternal grandmother, Jane Jones; half brothers and sisters and many aunts, uncles and cousins.   Graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, June...

Helen F. “Mickey” Fender, 83, of Larksville, passed away on her birthday, Monday, May 17, surrounded by family at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late James and Helen Cross Wright and was a graduate and Salutatorian of the Class of 1956, Larksville High School. Following graduation she became a paralegal for the Luzerne County Court system. Helen loved the Philadelphia Phillies, Penn State Football and spending time...

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...