All Obituaries

William A Ramm, 45, a resident of Hanover Township, PA, passed away on February 9, 2020.   Born in East Stroudsburg, PA, he was a son of the late William Ramm and Florence Brown Wolfe and was employed as a truck driver for KR Transportation. He was a huge NASCAR fan, an avid motorcycle rider, and a proud member of the Plymouth Township Fire and Rescue Company.   William was an active member of the American Legion Post 350 in Nanticoke, where he served as one of the founding...

June E. Walsh, 98, of Wilkes-Barre, died at home, Saturday, February 22, 2020.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Loretta Garrity Henry, was a graduate of St. Leo's High School and a member of St. Leo/Holy Rosary Church, Ashley.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William in 1982; her daughter Mary Van Hecke in 1982 and brother, Ralph T. Henry.   June is survived by her cherished grandson,...

Jouko Juhani Leppanen, 68, passed away Monday morning at Weatherwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Weatherly, PA. He was the husband of Edith Mae Brandmier-Leppanen with whom he shared 18 years of marriage.   Born in Turku, Finland, he was the son of Helge Harald Leppanen and Ritva Annikki Ahti Leppanen Ahden. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister - Leila Leppanen Ahden; a step-brother, Seppo Leppanen; and a brother-in-law, Wayne J. Gower.   He attended Turun...

Paul P. Zavada, 89, a resident of Celebration, FL, formerly of Hanover Township in Wilkes Barre, PA, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020 surrounded by his family.   Born in Wyoming, PA on January 7, 1931, he was a son of the late John and Helen (Warganin) Zavada.   He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bernard, Bill and Leonard as well as a sister, Theresa Wassil.   After graduating from Wyoming Memorial High School, Paul served in the U.S. Navy for...

Mary E. Gibbon, 59, of Wilkes-Barre, died Friday, February 7, 2020, at home.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Nazzareno and Cecelia Barone Bicchielli and was a bookkeeper in the insurance industry. She was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoyed going to the beach.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Erica.   Mary is survived by her husband, David Gibbon; son, Nathan Gibbon of Wilkes-Barre, sisters, Barbara...

Donald Brooks, 62, of White Haven, died Friday afternoon, February 7, 2020.    Funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 2:30 pm in the Solarium at White Haven Center, 827 Oley Valley Road, White Haven, with a visitation from 2:00 pm until 2:30. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, White Haven.   Arrangements under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. 403 Berwick St. White...

Zita R. Cotter Cavanaugh, 88, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 24, 2020, after a brave battle with COPD.  She was surrounded by her loving family.   Zita was born, August 4, 1931 to Daniel and Zita Golden Cotter.  She graduated GAR High School; later married John Cavanaugh and had three children.  She was a stay at home mother, devoted to her families needs.  Zita volunteered for years at St. Al's cafeteria, where her grandchildren attended school...

Dianne S. Curry, RN, BC, MSN, C, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. Born in Hazelton on March 12, 1946, she was the eldest child of the late Anthony (Lindy) Swetz and Mary Ellen Kakalicek Swetz of Oneida, Pennsylvania.   She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth M. Curry; sister, Susan Kitlan and her husband, Emil of Evans, GA. Numerous nieces and nephews. Dianne was predeceased by her husband Richard, her son Christopher, brothers Lawrence and David.   Dianne graduated...

Bertha Pytell, 86, walked into the arms of the Lord surrounded by family on Saturday, January 25, 2020.   Bertha was the daughter of the late Edward and Lillian Blaine. She was a wonderful wife and mother, who lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed dinners with family and never missed a good card game. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 57 years, John; her children, Jack Pytell (Deborah), Louisiana; Debbie Dante (David) Lake Silkworth; BethAnn Morio (Adam), Lehman; her...

Elaine P. Curry, 80, of Ashley, died Saturday afternoon, January 18, 2020 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre surrounded by her family.   Born in Ashley, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Helen Bradley Hooper and was a graduate of St. Leo’s High School,  Ashley.  She was the long-time office manager for The Walsh Company.  Prior to her retirement she was employed at Harland, Federal Hearings, and Sallie Mae. She was an active member...