All Obituaries

Edward Brennan, of Mountain Top, formerly of Freeland, died Saturday, April 11, 2020 in Smith Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mountain Top.   He was born in Philadelphia and was the son of Edward J. and Agnes M. Skahill Brennan. He worked as a purchasing agent for Exopack Printing; loved hiking, mountain biking and camping and was a member of Mt. View Community Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents.   He is survived by his sister, Barbara Messing of...

Rose Ann Kephart, of White Haven, died at home on Saturday, March 28, 2020, with her loving pets Roxie and Kitty.   Born in White Haven, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Betty Schoch Radjavitch and was a graduate of St. Patrick's Grade School and Crestwood High School. Rose enjoyed going on cruises with her family, gardening and crocheting.  She was a member of White Haven VFW Ladies Auxiliary 6615 and was a nurses aide for White Haven Center, prior to...

Philip D. Engman, 80, of White Haven, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at home.   Born in Kane, PA, October 5, 1939, he was the son of the late Herbert and Rose Pavlina Engman and was a member of St. Patrick's Church, White Haven. Philip served his country proudly in the United States Marines and was the recipient of the Good Conduct.  He retired from the United States Post Office and enjoyed reading, loved to garden, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates and...

Betty Jean Rhodes, of White Haven, died Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020, in Allied Hospice, Scranton.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Florence Ruth Baker Febish and was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Class of 1943. Betty was a member of White Haven Untied Methodist Church and worked for RCA Electronics.    In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Chester.   Betty is survived by her son, Bruce Rhodes of...

Robert Collins, 48, of Wilkes-Barre, PA, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Geisinger Hospital in Danville, PA.   Born in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of Robert McCain and Ethel Collins Harris. He worked as a computer technician and he had a great appreciation for singing and music.   In addition to his parents, Robert is survived by 3 children: Shai, Ayanna and Raja; brothers: Mark, Jay,Terrence and Duane Collins; sisters: Lakeitha and Alexis Collins, Barbara Carroll and...

Ida R. (Urban) Brennan, 79, a resident of Allied Service Skilled Nursing Meade Street, formerly Little Flower Manor, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, in Residential Hospice with her daughter by her side.   Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Margaret Parrella Valenti and was a graduate of Wyoming High School, Class of 1958. Ida was a devout member of St. Monica’s Parish in West Wyoming. She was employed as an inspector at the Luzerne County Voter...

Florence A. Kachurick “Flossie” Jablowski of the Newtown Section of Hanover Township passed away peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2020.   Born on April 19, 1935 in Pringle, Pa, Flossie was the daughter of Joseph (Joe) and Edith Dorang Kachurick. The family moved to Ashley in the late 1940’s.  Flossie served as a proud graduate of the Ashley High School “Rockets” Class of 1954 where she served as Homecoming Queen.    After graduating from Ashley...

Lynn Hughes, 66, of White Haven, passed away peacefully, at home, with family by her side, holding her daughter's hand, on Sunday, May 24, 2020.   Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Anna Maria Marchese Tombasco and was a graduate of Hazleton High School. She was a bartender and worked as a window replacement coordinator and a security systems installation coordinator, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. She enjoyed gardening, but most of all, her...

Constance Mae Cordick, 80, of Kingston died on Saturday, May 23 at the General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Matthew and Ruth Mitchell Lynott. She loved being a homemaker, cooking, dancing, visiting New York City and watching football. She was, also, active with the Civic Air Patrol. She is survived by her husband John; daughters: Chantell Roberts, Kimberly A. Moore, Katherine Moore and Anieta Moore; brother, Matthew Lynott; grandchildren and great...

Rebecca L. Manfre, 64, of Kingston, gained her wings on Monday evening, May 18, 2020, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.   Born August 15, 1955, she was the daughter of Robert L. Taylor of Pittston and the late Jane Goss Taylor; She was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, Class of 1973 and earned her bachelor’s degree from College Misericordia. She worked in finance for most of her life and was a member of the Forty Fort United Methodist...