All Obituaries

Ida R. (Urban) Brennan, 79, a resident of Allied Service Skilled Nursing Meade Street, formerly Little Flower Manor, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, in Residential Hospice with her daughter by her side.   Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Margaret Parrella Valenti and was a graduate of Wyoming High School, Class of 1958. Ida was a devout member of St. Monica’s Parish in West Wyoming. She was employed as an inspector at the Luzerne County Voter...

Florence A. Kachurick “Flossie” Jablowski of the Newtown Section of Hanover Township passed away peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2020.   Born on April 19, 1935 in Pringle, Pa, Flossie was the daughter of Joseph (Joe) and Edith Dorang Kachurick. The family moved to Ashley in the late 1940’s.  Flossie served as a proud graduate of the Ashley High School “Rockets” Class of 1954 where she served as Homecoming Queen.    After graduating from Ashley...

Lynn Hughes, 66, of White Haven, passed away peacefully, at home, with family by her side, holding her daughter's hand, on Sunday, May 24, 2020.   Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Anna Maria Marchese Tombasco and was a graduate of Hazleton High School. She was a bartender and worked as a window replacement coordinator and a security systems installation coordinator, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. She enjoyed gardening, but most of all, her...

Constance Mae Cordick, 80, of Kingston died on Saturday, May 23 at the General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Matthew and Ruth Mitchell Lynott. She loved being a homemaker, cooking, dancing, visiting New York City and watching football. She was, also, active with the Civic Air Patrol. She is survived by her husband John; daughters: Chantell Roberts, Kimberly A. Moore, Katherine Moore and Anieta Moore; brother, Matthew Lynott; grandchildren and great...

Rebecca L. Manfre, 64, of Kingston, gained her wings on Monday evening, May 18, 2020, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.   Born August 15, 1955, she was the daughter of Robert L. Taylor of Pittston and the late Jane Goss Taylor; She was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, Class of 1973 and earned her bachelor’s degree from College Misericordia. She worked in finance for most of her life and was a member of the Forty Fort United Methodist...

Roberta Cohen, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, died Sunday, May 10, 2020, in the Allied Nursing, Meade St. Wilkes-Barre.   Born In Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Robert Ray and Amelia Shelinski Kozminski; graduated Nanticoke High School and later worked at RCA in Mountain Top. She was a member of St. Faustina's- the former Holy Trinity Church in Nanticoke. She loved going on cruises, reading, watching old movies and being a homemaker. She especially loved attending and...

Elizabeth E. Grant, 96, of Ashley, passed away, Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at the Geisinger Medical Center due to complications from COVID-19.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Anna Martin Kurovsky and was a graduate of Ashley High School. She was a member of St. Leo's/Holy Rosary Church, Ashley and loved spending time with family and friends. She would often be seen, outside attending to her gardens and enjoyed sewing.   In addition...

Charles J. Norton, 50, of Wilkes-Barre, peacefully passed away, April 28, 2020, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Kim Norton; son, Jared Davis, eligible bachelor; daughter, Jodie Norton and her companion Chris Robinson; grandson, Aiden; mother, Angeline Norton; sisters, Michelle Kunkle and husband John Kunkle, Lisa Natishan and companion Mike Clarke; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles.   Charlie had a passion for hunting and fishing. He probably spent more time...

Elaine Janette Weaver, of White Haven, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in Mountain Top Senior Care, Mountain Top.   Born in Lehigh Tannery, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Pauline Wanamaker Heimbach and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, White Haven. She enjoyed watching sports and spending time with her family.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Harvey Weaver in 2009, son Harvey Jr. and two grandchildren, Paul Weaver Jr. and...

Rosemary E. Raub, 67, of Hanover Township, died on Monday, April 27 at Residential Hospice in Wilkes-Barre. Born on June 3, 1952 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Kon Zadrozny; was a graduate of Meyers High School and attended LCCC in Nanticoke. She was employed by Weis Markets in Wilkes-Barre and loved spending time with her family and her pets-Sally and Shadow. Rose loved attending car shows and was a faithful member of St. Andrew's Church in...