All Obituaries

Mary Teresa (Terry) Murphy Cullen, MD Dr. Mary Teresa (Terry) Murphy Cullen died peacefully on January 18, 2023 at the age of 94 surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.  She was born the daughter of James and Agnes (Knebels) Murphy in Wilkes-Barre, PA on September 26, 1928, and grew up in the town of White Haven, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Misericordia College and, after working as a medical technician, she attended Woman's Medical...

Gail D. Schulz, of Foster Township, passed away at home with family by her side, Monday, January 30, 2023.   Born in Morristown, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Hudson and Martha Wilgus Benson and was employed as a nurse prior to retirement. She enjoyed spending time with family, reading and knitting and was a member of St. Patrick's Church, White Haven.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Schulz Jr. in 2009, one brother...

Joseph Clark, 92, of Ashley, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 surrounded by family. Born in Ashley, he was the son of the late Patrick and Ellen Nealon Clarke and was a graduate of Ashley High School.  Joe retired from Local 489 IronWorkers Union and enjoyed spending time with his loving family. He was an avid Notre Dame Fan and loved to play golf.  He was a member of St. Leo the Great Church and last surviving charter member of the St. John...

Thelma E. Perch, 88, of White Haven, passed away on Sunday evening, January 22, 2023 in Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late David and Thelma Muchler Williams and was a graduate of GAR High School. In her younger years she enjoyed swimming, rollerskating but mostly enjoyed spending time with her beloved family.  She also enjoyed spending summer days sitting on her front porch glider. She was a member of the White...

Gerald P. Mrozinski, 88, of Moosic, formerly of Mountain Top, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Regional Hospital, Scranton.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary Konieczny Mrozinski.  He was a graduate of Coughlin High School and earned his bachelor's degree from King's College. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal. Gerald worked as a human resources manager his whole...

Leslie (Gower) Della Croce, 62, passed away at home on Saturday, January 21st, surrounded by her loving family after a brief fight with cancer. Leslie was born December 12th, 1960, to Edgar “Doc” Gower and Louise (Skollar) Gower. She graduated from MMI Preparatory School in 1978 and attended Marywood University, prior to obtaining her nursing degree from the Hazleton Area School of Practical Nursing. Leslie’s nursing career spanned four decades. She loved her profession...

Irene C. Kleynowski, of Hanover Township, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Dupont, she was the daughter of the late Irene Veronica Bartnicki Kleynowski and was a graduate of LCCC where she earned her associates degree in Education. Irene worked for 35 years as a purchasing agent for Walko Corp in Wilkes-Barre and enjoyed painting ceramics.   In addition to her mother, she was preceded by a brother,...

Leo L. Kelly, 49, of Wilkes-Barre died on Monday, January 9, 2023 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Leonard and Mary Ann Campbell Kelly and was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1991. Leo was a school bus driver at Williams Bus Co. for 18 years, he was a delivery driver for Jack Williams Tire and Auto for 15 years and has been at Goodyear as a delivery driver for almost a year. He loved watching Law and Order, was an...

Robert W. Johnson, 72, of Penn Lake, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, son of the late Alfred and Marion Hangen Johnson, Rob was a graduate of Penn State and worked as a surveyor for American Asphalt. Rob was dedicated to the Penn Lake community where he lived since childhood, serving 10 years on the council while leading multiple infrastructure improvement projects.   Rob is survived by his loving wife Rita; sons, Wyatt (Lyndsay) Johnson, John...

Daisy V. Flores, 83, of Wilkes-Barre died on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.   Born in Trenton, NJ, on Feb. 19, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Luella Ruth Cowell and a loving mother, grandmother and beautiful soul.  She was employed in the housekeeping industry for nursing homes in the area.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, grandson, Tommy...