All Obituaries

Emily Drevenak, of Ashley passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley.   Arrangements are being finalized.

Robert F. “Bobby” Zettles, 51, of Kingston, died Sunday, January 10, 2021.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late William Brady and Mary Ann Beecham Zettles. He was a graduate of Coughlin High School and was last employed by Rodanos in Wilkes-Barre. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates Fan.   He was predeceased, in addition to his parents, by brother, William Brady Zettles.   Bobby is survived by cousins.   Funeral service will be...

Jeffery T. Havrilla, 29, of Bloomsburg, passed away, Saturday, January 9, 2021.   Arrangements under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc.            

Herbert T. George, of White Haven, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre.   Born on White Haven, he was the son of the late Herbert Frederick and Ruth Mildred Vogel George. Following college, he proudly served our nation by joining the U.S. Army. When he returned home, he became a Route Salesman for Frito Lay, drove bus for White Water Rafting. He loved traveling, walking and playing video games.   He is survived by his...

Catherine G. Baluta, 98, formerly of Mountain Top, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, in Gino Merli Veterans Center GMVC, Scranton.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late James and Grace Hibish Boyle and was a graduate of St. Leo's High School. Catherine served her country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II; was a florist prior to retirement and was a member of St. Jude's Church, Mountain Top.   In addition to her parents, she was...

Elizabeth Yakavonis, 88, of Hanover Township, died Saturday morning, January 2, 2021, in River Street Manor, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late James and Julia Aregood Bell and was a graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1950. She was employed as a bookkeeper prior to retirement and loved to volunteer at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, where she made many friends.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Hugh...

Maureen E. Latzman, of Ashley, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, with her husband by her side.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude Boylan; was a member of St. Leo's/Holy Rosary Church and enjoyed spending time with her family.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her brother, James Boylan and sisters, Dorothy Yedinak and Loretta Corsano   She is survived by her loving husband, John Latzman; children, Donna...

Arline H. Oliver, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Friday evening, January 1, 2021 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen Wojtach Zinga and worked for Pride Mobility, prior to retirement. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts.   Arline is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband, Robert E. Oliver, Jr. and in laws and several nieces and nephews.     Private Family Funeral Service will be...

Lawrence Eugene Bond, Sr. of White Haven, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Keystone Garden Estates in Larksville.   Born in White Haven, he was the son of the late Jeremiah and Ethel Moyer Bond and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during World War II. Lawrence worked at the White Haven Center in the garage and security department and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the White Haven Fire Company. Lawrence loved to fish and hunt...

Mark J. Buskirk, 51, of Ashley, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020.   Born in Easton, he was the son of Mary Fritchman of Walnutport, PA and was employed as a Chef for Rustic Kitchen, Mohegan Sun, Plains Township.  He enjoyed the outdoors, building bonfires, fishing, kayaking, quads, 1978 Ford f150, mostly helping anyone in need and his family.  He loved having a great time with his kids and grandkids.  An amazing man.  Loved by many.   In addition to his...