All Obituaries

Mary Watkins, died Monday, March 18, 2019.   Funeral arrangements are being finalized for a funeral on Thursday.                                                                          

Anthony Homack, of Albrightsville and Penn Lake, died at home, Saturday, March 16, 2019, with family by his side.   Born in Bronx, NY, October 26, 1937, he was the son of the late Frank and Lee Zayac Homack and graduated from New Brunswick High School and served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and the New Jersey National Guard. Tony was employed as a scientist and achieved two patents with Rhodia, and worked for Johnson and Johnson for 29 years.  He...

Reverend Thomas J. O’Malley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at St. Mary’s Villa, Elmhurst.    Father O’Malley was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania April 21, 1940.  He was the son of the late Thomas L. O’Malley and Mary (Ferguson) O’Malley.    Father O’Malley received his early education at Holy Rosary High School, Scranton.   He attended the University of Scranton and entered St. Mary’s Seminary,...

Dorothy Isabelle DeFabo, of Kingston, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late George and Victoria Collotty Platko and was of graduate of Ashley High School.  Prior to retirement, Dorothy worked for Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre and was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola, Kingston. She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies Fan and enjoyed listening to heavy metal music and Rod Stewart.   In...

Milton E. Miller, Jr. of White Haven, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, November 27, 1933, he was the son of the late Milton E. Miller Sr and Mary A. Hayes Miller and was a graduate of White Haven High School Class of 1952.  Milton loved Sports, An avid sports fan, Milton enjoyed baseball, basketball, football and golf.  He lettered for 4 years in both baseball and basketball for White Haven High School.  In 1952 he won the Scotty Roman...

Susan Gertrude Evans, 83, of Bear Creek Township, PA, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas.   Sue was born on March 15, 1935 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The daughter of the late George and Henrietta (Kellar) Zimmerman. She attended E L Meyers High School.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William Evans, an infant son, Brothers George and Jerry Zimmerman, granddaughter Eleana Evans, sister in law Elizabeth...

Thomas Jones, of White Haven, died Friday, March 1, 2019, in Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Thomas and Bertha Jones and was the purchasing officer at Williams Company for 40 years, a Gas and Pipeline Company.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and he raised ducks. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley J. Jones; son Jeff Devine and his wife, Shelly; grandchildren, James Carey, Teresa Carey, Nichole Devine and...

Harold (Skip) John Ladner, of White Haven, passed Wednesday, February 27, 2019, in Lehigh Hospital, Allentown. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Harold and Mary Kelmer Ladner and was a graduate of Weatherly High School.  Harold served his country proudly during the Vietnam War in the United States Army and was a member of Kidder Fire Department for many years as well as the VFW.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid nascar fan, he also loved participating...

Martha G. Lachette, of White Haven, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019, in Smith Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mountain Top. Born March 13, 1928 in Carbon County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Apelonia Pergosky and attended Mountain Top Family Church. Martha was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her loving husband, Joseph G. Lachette, Sr. in 1994 and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Joseph G. (Debra) Lachette, Jr. of White Haven;...

Mary Alyce McGroarty, of Levittown,Pa. and Ashley, Pa. died on Tuesday afternoon, February 26, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA after a long illness.   Born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., she was the daughter of the late James and Alice McGroarty.  She graduated Valedictorian from St. Leo’s High School, Ashley, Pa. in 1957 and Misericordia University where she earned her BS Degree in Elementary Education, graduating Magna can Laude in 1961.  She later earned her...