All Obituaries

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...

Charles J. Bischof, Jr., 86, of Long Pond, died on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Brookmont Healthcare Center in Effort.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on July 31, 2021 at 10:00 am in St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Pocono Crest Rd, Pocono Pines with Father Sean Carpenter officiating. Friends are invited for a memorial visitation from 9:00 am until time of service at the church..   Arrangements by Lehman Family Funeral Services, Inc., 689 Hazle St,...

At the age of 94 Claudine Lyster Jarick passed away on 7/29/2021.  She was predeceased in 2019 by her husband of 73 years, Tom Jarick.   Claudine was born in Joplin, MO, in 1926 to Claude and Ethel Lyster.  During the Depression in 1931 Claudine and most of the Lyster clan (Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins) moved to Alhambra, CA, for a better life.   At age 15, Claudine met her future husband, Tom Jarick, also 15.  He had been sent from Freeland, PA, to live with his...

Russell C. Stevens, 88, of Wilkes-Barre, went to his eternal rest on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the VA Hospice Medical Center. Russell was a proud veteran.  He served for three years during the Korean War attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army.   He was employed at Muskin Pool Company for 37 years. His biggest hobby throughout his life was attending auctions and flea markets.  He had a large collection of metal lunchboxes.   Russell was an avid NY Giants...

Charles Allen Rauch, 86, of Pocono Lake, PA, died July 9, 2021, following a car accident in  Blakeslee, PA.    Born in Marlborough Township, PA, Charles was a son of the late Gordon and Gladys Bardman  Rauch. After attending college, he served proudly in the US Air Force. During his professional  years, he worked as a Manufacturing Engineer in the Microelectronics field.    Charles was a talented oil painter and woodworker, and was a member of the...

Ann Marie Rash, 85, of Lee Park section of Hanover Township, passed away on Friday afternoon, July 16, 2021.   Funeral service will be on Monday, July 19, 2021, at 9:30 am from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. 689 Hazle Ave. Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Wilkes-Barre.   Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation on Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 4 to 6 pm and on Monday morning, from 9:00 am until time...

James J. Ahlbrandt, 78, of White Haven, passed away at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on Friday, July 16, 2021.   James was laid to rest in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville.   In place of flowers, it was James' wish that donations be made to the SPCA or an organization of your choice.   Funeral arrangements are being finalized by the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., 689 Hazel Street, Wilkes-Barre.  

Edith Alberta Blakeslee, 85, of Freeland, died on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Medical Center.   Born in White Haven, She was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Butler. She worked at the Tobyhanna Army Depot in the food prep department for the Cafeteria. She enjoyed playing cards, an occasional trip to the casinos, playing pinochle and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates.   She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Leon...

Mary Frances Reindel, 93, formerly of East Side, White Haven, passed away in her room at The Inn at Juniper Village in State College, PA.   Born in East Side Borough, she was the daughter of the late S. Leon and Mary Martini Deal and was a graduate of White Haven High School. After high school, Mary Frances moved away and met her first husband, Bill, and had their daughter Constance. After his death in 1970, she moved back to East Side where she met and...

Dwight Hook, 59, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away with family by his side, on Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Arlington, VA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Carol Earnhart Hook and was employed in the Highway Construction Industry. Dwight enjoyed listening to music, fishing, and was a collector of albums, speakers and stereos. He is survived by his children, Amber (William Keil) Hook of White Haven; Taunya (Russ Schake) Hook of...