All Obituaries

Reinhard Draht, of Ashley, formerly of Laurel Run and Pinellas Park, FL went to our Lord, Sunday morning, July 15, 2018, at the home of his daughter.   Born in Russia, he was the son of the late William and Anna Chatkevitch Draht,was very proud of his German heritage and was a graduate of Wilkes-Barre Township High School. He furthered his education at Alfred and Penn State Universities, where he earned his certification in Electronics. Reinhard served his country proudly in the...

John Viti, 48, of Luzerne, formerly of Sugar Notch, died Friday, July 6, 2018 with family by his side, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Alfonzo Viti of Ashley and the late Rita Yurkin George.  John was a graduate of West Side Vocational Technical School and was employed as a Landscaper. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers Fan and enjoyed fishing, camping, the outdoors and listening to classic Rock.     He...

Edward R. Gower, 79, of East Side Borough, died Sunday morning, July 8, 2018, in Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Hazleton. Born in White Haven, he was the son of the late Albert L. and Anna Balog Gower and was a graduate of Weatherly High School.  Ed served his country in the United States Army and was employed by Hickory Run State Park. Ed enjoyed hunting, fishing, was an avid Phillies Fan and a social member at Kidder Fire Dept. He was preceded in death, in addition to his...

Michael H. Yozviak, Jr. “Chick”, 80, of Askam section of Hanover Township, died June 12, 2018, in Birchwood Rehabilitation and Nursing, Nanticoke with his loving wife by his side.   Born in Lee Park section of Hanover Township, he was the son of the late Michael H. and Marie C. McGroarty and was a graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1955. Chick served his country for 8 years in the National Guard and owned and operated Chick's Garage. He enjoyed hunting,...

Linda A. Wilson, 68, of Wilkes-Barre, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at home, with family by her side.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine M. Strome Payne and was a graduate of Meyers High School.  She was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre and enjoyed playing Bingo and Pitch.  Linda loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and trips to the Beach, particularly Wildwood and Florida.   She is...

James Harold Brunn, of the Hampton House, Hanover Township, formerly of East Spring St., Nanticoke, entered eternal life on died Thursday, June 21, 2018.   Born on January 2, 1936 in Hanover Township; his family moved to Nanticoke and he graduated from Blooomsburg State Teachers College (now known as Bloomsburg University) with a degree in English Education. He continued his education and earned his Master of Arts Degree in English from Pennsylvania State University, (University...

Mary “Marmo” Keating sadly passed away Monday evening, June 18, 2018 in Celtic Care In-Patient Unit, Wilkes-Barre.   Marmo was born in Ashley and was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Raber) Keating. She was  preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph, William, John and Raymond Keating.   She was a graduate of Hanover High School and Wilkes-Barre Business College. After graduation she began a long career with Bell Telephone and after many years of...

Linda J. Burke, of White Haven, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Minnie Williams Gower and was a graduate of Crestwood High School. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, and was an information specialist for Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau. Linda loved animals, dogs, horses and horse racing.   In addition to per parents, Linda was preceded in death by her loving...

James Thomas Murphy, Jr. 84, of Wilkes-Barre, died late Monday evening, June 11, 2018, at home, with family by his side. Born, in Wilkes-Barre, September 11, 1933, he was the son of the late James T. and Ruth Peters Murphy and was a graduate of St. Leo’s High School, Class of 1952, Ashley and King College, Class of 1959, where he earned his Bachelors Degree.  He served his country proudly during the Korean War and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the...

Donald R. “Yak” Kehoe, of Gouldsboro, formerly of Hanover Township, passed away, Sunday, June 10, 2018 in Allied Services, Scranton, surrounded by his family. Born in Los Angeles, CA; March 15, 1948, he was the son of the late Walter and Ruth Yatko Kehoe.  Donald was a graduate of Hanover Area High School, Class of 1965 and served in the U.S. Army with the 2nd BN (ABN) 501st Infantry 101st Airborne Division, where he was wounded in action in the Republic of Vietnam on...