All Obituaries

Damien Michael Yanora, 33, of Wilkes-Barre, died suddenly at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital on Tuesday, October 20, 2021 from a battle with Leukemia. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Brian Dennis and the late Patricia A. Yanora. Damien graduated from Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre, where he enjoyed playing football.  Damien was born deaf but learned to read lips; sign language and speak. He was a member of St. Andrew's Parish, (St. Patrick's Church)...

Minnie “Jackie” Bond of White Haven, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Kingston Health Care Center.   Born in Freeland, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Beam. Before her retirement, Jackie worked at the White Haven Center in dietary and as a switchboard operator. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in White Haven. She enjoyed crocheting and going to auctions and vacationing with her husband and brother and sister-in law,...

Stewart Emery, 94, of Wilkes-Barre, PA and Palm Coast, FL; formerly of Ashley, died at the Gardens at East Mountain in Wilkes-Barre, on Monday, October 18, 2021.   Born on August 23, 1927, in the Lee Park section of Hanover Township, he was the son of the late Harry C. and Margaret James Emery. Stewart graduated from the Veterans Program from Hanover High School; received his Associates Degree from S. California College of Watchmaking and Jewelry Repair in 1951 and joined the Navy...

Harry W. Boyer, of Penn Lake, died Tuesday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy Yost Boyer. He served in the US Air Force. Harry enjoyed playing golf, racing go karts, canoes and dragsters. Most of all he loved spending time with his girls and great grandson. Harry is survived by his wife, Sandy; daughter, Kerrie and husband Wayne Schoch; granddaughters, Corie Schoch, Abbigail Harris, Isabella Harris, and Alex Harris;...

Elizabeth “Libby” Bennett Leonard, devoted mother, sister, and friend, left this world suddenly on October 16, 2021 at the age of 41. The first baby of the decade in her hometown of North Canton, OH, Libby was born to Doug and Cyndi Croley on January 1, 1980 at Aultman Hospital.  Libby was an exceptionally talented violinist and spent her childhood performing as a member of the Akron Youth Symphony.  Upon graduating from high school, Libby spent time living in...

Chester P. Kaminski, Jr. of White Haven, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Chester P. Sr and Frances Sliwinski Kaminski and served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He was most recently employed by Citterio USA,  and previously worked for Wilmont Engineering.  He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Chester enjoyed fishing, woodworking and...

Bill Macos, of White Haven, formerly of Mountain Top, died at home on Saturday, October 9, 2021, with his loving wife by his side.   Born in Philadelphia, he was a proud graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and along side of his wife, Anne Waschko Macos, owned and operated The Alberdeen Inn, a Fine Dining Restaurant, for 24 years, prior to retirement.   Bill's wishes were not to have any public services.   Arrangements by Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc....

Mary Lou Morton Widman, 93, of Wilkes-Barre, died late Wednesday evening, September 29, 2021, in Allied Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Frank C. and Mildred N. Malkemes Sr. and was a graduate of Meyers High School.  Mary Lou worked at RCA for 13 years, prior to retirement and was a member of First Church of Christ, Wilkes-Barre. She enjoyed traveling, listening to music and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents,...

Angela M. Carbonaro, 100, of Mountain Top, died on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in Smith Health Care, Mountain Top. Born in Hanover Township, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Filomina Magnotti Bernardo and worked at the Cosmetic Counter at Lazarus Department store in downtown Wilkes-Barre. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent L. Carbonaro; brothers: Dominic, Ralph, Nick, Al, James, Ben, and John Bernardo and sister Jean. She is survived by...

Lisa Patrica Ann Pavlick Price, of Nanticoke, died on Sunday, September 19, 2021, in the WIlkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of  John and MaryLou Bush Pavlick of Ashley; was a graduate of Hanover Area High School, Class of 1982 and earned her Associate Degree from Kaplan University where she was on the Dean's List.  Lisa enjoyed traveling, spending time with family; playing poker and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers...