All Obituaries

William E. Graves, 77, of White Haven, died Thursday, August 27 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.   Born in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Maltman Graves. He graduated from Gloucester High School; worked as a chemical technician for Huntsman Polypropylene in West Deptford, New Jersey. Most important thing to William was his family and hunting. He traveled the world extensively hunting. He was a member of Blakelee United Methodist Church and a former...

Ann P. Aufiero, 77, a life resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at home.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Loretta George Nallen and was a graduate of GAR High School. She enjoyed cooking, doing puzzles and sewing.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dominic Aufiero in 2017; brother, Joseph and sister, Mary.   She is survived by her son, Dominic A. Aufiero Jr. of...

Frank J. Marrone, 91 of Wilkes-Barre, died at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Madeline Giampietro Marrone; was a graduate of Coughlin High School and was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Wilkes-Barre. Frank served his country proudly in the United States National Guard and was the recipient of the Occupational Medal. Frank was employed as a postal carrier for the U. S. Postal...

Rosanne T. Cronauer, 76, of Mountain Top, formerly of Harveys Lake, died on Friday, August 28, 2020, at home, with family by her side.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Manus F. and Rosanne McConlogue Mulherin and was a graduate of St. Leo's High School, Ashley, Class of 1962 and was a former member of St. Boniface Church, Wilkes-Barre.   In addition to her parents, Rosanne was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Cronauer, Jr. and...

Ann Dane, 70, of Wilkes-Barre, died on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Winifred Helferty Brennan and was a graduate of Meyers High School. Ann worked in the Housekeeping Department at Geisinger Wyoming Valley for many years, prior to retirement. She was a member of St. Andrew's Parish, formerly St. Patrick's Church and enjoyed playing cards with family and...

Elizabeth Hildebrand, 103, of Hagerstown, MD, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died Monday, August 31, 2020 in Holly Place of Hagerstown.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late David J. and Elizabeth Owens and was a life long member of Welsh Bethel Baptist Church of Wilkes-Barre.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Bernard Hildebrand, three sisters and one brother,   She is survived by nieces and nephews and their...

Fred Wellington Grey II, of White Haven, died Friday, August 21, 2020 with his loving children by his side.   Born in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Catherine Nozdrovicky (Raffa) and Carl Grey.  Fred was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.  He worked many years in transportation as an owner and a driver.  Later in life, Fred earned an associate’s degree and became a drug and alcohol counselor.   Fred was an active...

Marge Kokinda, née Marjorie Ann Jones, 84, passed away on August 28, 2020.   She was born June 4, 1936 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her children: Nancy Tuzinksi (Leonard,) Diane Marley (Gene,) John Kokinda (Janet), Jimmy Kokinda, Carol Dale (Robert,) and Lisa Meeker (Dave;) grandchildren: Kimberly, Christina, Shannon, Matthew, Jimmy Jr, Albert, Jennifer, Heather, Nicole, Mike and Megan; many beloved great-grandchildren; and her sister Lillian Jones...

Alice Emma Barry Capp, of White Haven, died Saturday morning, August 15, 2020, in the Leigh Valley Medical Center, Hazleton.   Born in White Haven, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Kindred and Eleanor Charleton Anthony Barry and was a graduate of the last graduating Class from White Haven High School.  She earned an associated degree and was a secretary for the Harrisburg Police Department prior to retirement and retiring home to White Haven. She also worked for Polyclinic...

Katie O’Donnell, 84, of White Haven, died Friday, July 31, 2020, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Mildred Electra Sipler O’Donnell and was a graduate of White Haven High School, Class of 1953.  She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, White Haven and being a very civic minded woman; she was involved with local politics.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her...