All Obituaries

Robert J. Derby, 33, of Sweet Valley, formerly of Edwardsville, died on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Barbara Ann Thorne Derby and the late Ralph Derby.  Rob was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and was employed as a valet supervisor for Mohegan Sun, prior to being a stay at home dad.  He enjoyed building remote control cars, riding quads and motorcycles and loved spending time with his children. In addition to his mother, he...

Matthew A. Church, 25, of Edwardsville, passed away, November 20, 2020, as the result of an accident.   Born in The Dalles, Oregon, he was the son of Ken Allen and Jenifer Rae Ward Church of Arizona and was a graduate of West Side Vocational Technical School, Class of 2014. He served his country proudly in the United States Army Reserves and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.  Matthew worked as a Diesel Mechanic and loved spending...

Anthony J. Kamarunas, 58, of Swoyersville, died on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Kingston Manor in Kingston, after bravely fighting cancer.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Anthony and Barbara Sokol Kamarunas and step-mother, Loretta Updyke Kamarunas. Tony was a graduate of Hanover Area High School and was most recently employed as a car salesman. He enjoyed going to antique car and model train shows, playing in his band, Polka Magic, watching sporting events, and...

John “Jack” Stacy, 67, of Wilkes-Barre, formerly of Florham Park NJ, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born at St Barnabas Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John N. and Helen Carney Stacy.  In his early years, Jack attended school in Florham Park. He was a graduate of St. Benedict's Preparatory School’s 100th class in Newark, NJ.   Jack loved growing up in Florham Park,...

Judy A. Rattigan, 74, of Larksville died at the home of her daughter, Thursday, November 5, 2020, surrounded by her family.   Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Agnes Farrell. She graduated from Larksville High School and later worked at Wyoming Valley West School District as a supervising custodian.    She is survived by daughter: Dawn Rattigan, Son: Charles Rattigan and wife Nina, brother: John Farrell, sisters: Fay Rynkiewicz, Carol Romansky,...

Cora Long, 91, of Larksville, died at Allied Center City on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of William and Ruth George Rehn. She attended GAR High School and worked as a seamstress at United Pants. She belonged to VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 283 in Kingston and Albright United Methodist Church in Wilkes-Barre.   She is survived by daughters, Linda Colianni; Lori Schmidt and husband, Richard; son, Allan Long and wife, Donna; brother:...

John R. Yasenchak, 76, a life resident of Larksville, passed away, on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Acute Medical, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Larksville, he was the son of the late John and Veronica Shimko Yasenchak and was a graduate of Larksville High School, Class of 1962. John worked for the Luzerne County Courthouse and the Russian Club in Edwardsville as a bar tender. He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Church and enjoyed bowling and stamp collecting.   In addition...

Florence Stella Vita Wood, 77, of Swoyersville, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at home with family by her side.   Born in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Santa Colavita and Florence Chell and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandsons, Charles Suterlin Jr., and Robert Whited.   Florence is survived by her children, Santina Whited and Bruce Marble of St. Augustine, FL; Howard...

Ronald J. Smith, of Lee Park section of Hanover Township, died at home, Friday, October 2, 2020.   Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Theodore S. and Anna D. Cooper Smith and was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School.  Ron was a dedicated employee for Kleen Keeper in Plains for many years and previously worked at Carter Rubber Footwear.  He enjoyed watching football and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles Fan.  He loved watching antique car shows and...

Frank M. Washilewski passed away on September 15, 2020 at the age of 43 years old. Frank will be forever remembered by his parents, Frank and Diane Washilewski, his sister and brother-in-law Amy & Steve McGinley, & his wife Magen Washilewski, in addition to many other family members and friends.   Frank’s kindness, humor and many talents will continue to be treasured by all who knew him. Frank’s aptitude for building & mechanical knowledge made him a valued...