All Obituaries

Barbara Jane Kaminski, of Lyndwood section of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 22, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. Born in Mt. Pocono, she was the daughter of the late Seldon Gangaware and Joan Eisenhauer and step daughter of the late Marion Gangaware.  She was a graduate of Berwick High School. She loved to spend her time making sure the family home felt cozy and inviting, always decorating and most often cooking or baking. Her love of...

Daniel L. Thompson, 62, formerly of Wilkes-Barre and Pittston, died Saturday morning, November 14, 2020 in Kingston Manor, Kingston.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, December 8, 1957, he was the son of the late Russell Ray and Lois May Hudson Hurst and is survived by siblings, James Hurst; Sarah Oaks; Russell Brought; Angie Truscott and William Hurst.   Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 9:00 am from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. 689 Hazle Ave....

Lawrence DeCandia, of White Haven, died Saturday morning, November 7, 2020, at home. Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Bond DeCandia and was a graduate of FDR Public High School, Brooklyn.  Lawrence owned and operated DeCandia Insulation, prior to retiring and was a member of St. Patrick’s Church and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed the outdoors and animals but especially cats. Larry is survived by three sons, Lawrence (Jeanie) DeCandia of...

Jack H. Glass, Jr., 77, of Penn Lake passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 after a long and hard battle with cancer.   Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of John H. Sr. and Marie Kean Glass and owned and operated Jack Glass Roofing and Siding for the past 50 years. He enjoyed building and fixing things, his dogs, traveling, hiking and spending time with family and friends. Jack was always sure to put a smile on everyone's face.   He is survived by his loving wife of...

Elise Switzer, 64, of White Haven, passed away suddenly, October 22, 2020, at home.   Born in South Amboy, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Eleanor Stulec Wall and was employed as a clerk at the local gas station.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded by a son, Jason Switzer and brother Jeff Wall.   Elsie is survived by her son, Jesse Switzer; sisters, Elaine, Melanie and Ethel Rich and her husband, James all of White Haven and a granddaughter,...

Rebecca Catherine Franze, 23, of Nanticoke, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.   Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Edward and Pamela Marsh Franze. She graduated from Nanticoke High School in the IU program. Rebecca worked as a kitchen helper at First Hospital in Wilkes-Barre and was a care-giver for her father, Edward.   In addition to her parents, she is survived by sister, Jennifer Franze of Wilkes-Barre; brothers: Edward,Jr. of...

Alfred “Al” J. Kalinowski, 22, of White Haven, East Side Borough, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at his home.   Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Stan Kalinowski of White Haven and Debora Soto Kalinowski, of Williamsburg, Virginia. He graduated from Weatherly High School, where he got to play his favorite sport, baseball. He was employed as a server in the restaurant industry.   In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Alex, Jared,...

Joseph A. August, 77, of Hanover Twp., passed away Saturday, Oct 24, 2020.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Verostek August. Joe served proudly as a Hanover Township Police Officer for 28 years, prior to retirement. He also enjoyed driving for Churnetski Transportation for 48 years. Being a man of great faith, he was a member of Holy Family Parish, Sugar Notch.  Joe was also a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Treasurer of...

Joan Ann Merrick, 79 of Wilkes-Barre passed away Wednesday October 14, 2020 in hospice at Allied services.   Born in Ashley, daughter of the late Bart Mangan and the late Ann Mangan. She attended school in Ashley and went to Meyers High School. She worked as a teacher's aide in the Wilkes-Barre City and was a member of Saint Boniface and Saint Aloysius Church.   Proceeding her in death, in addition to her parents, are her husband, George Merrick in 1996 and her 2 infant...

William E. Graves, 77, of White Haven, died Thursday, August 27 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.   Born in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Maltman Graves. He graduated from Gloucester High School; worked as a chemical technician for Huntsman Polypropylene in West Deptford, New Jersey. Most important thing to William was his family and hunting. He traveled the world extensively hunting. He was a member of Blakelee United Methodist Church and a former...