All Obituaries

Salvatore M. Napodano, of Albrightsville, died at home, with family by his side, Monday, May 13, 2019   Born in Carberdo, Italy, he was the son of the late Dominico and Maria Nasto Napodano; was self employed as a baker and loved soccer.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Napodano.   Salvatore is survived by his loving wife, Carol Ann Tomkovich Napodano; daughter, Donna Illis and her husband, Robert, Scotch Plains, NJ;...

Brian N. Leipfert, 40, of White Haven, died at home Thursday, May 9, 2019.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of William Leipfert, of White Haven and the late Debra Jean Marie Hylton. He was a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School; was a personal care assistant at White Haven Center and previously worked at Jack Frost Ski Resort. Brian was active for many years, as a volunteer fireman and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Flyers and Phillies Fan. He enjoyed pizza and wings,...

Wanda L. Brandenburg, of White Haven, died Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Mountain Top Senior Care, Mountain Top.   Born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Fern Ingalls Brandenburg and was employed as a Jeweler prior to retiring.   She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Bender and sons, Rodney Ristow Jr. and Vince Ristow. Services for the family will be held at a later date.

Mary Coughlin, 87, of Wilkes-Barre, formerly of Hanover Township, died late Saturday evening, May 4, 2019, in Little Flower.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary H. Zoeller Roos and was a graduate of Coughlin High School.  Mary was a seamstress for A. Rifkin, Hanover Township and being a woman of great faith, was a member of St. Aloysis Church, St. Robert Bellarmine Parish.   In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her...

Albert W. Lyons, of Berwick, died at home on Monday, April 29, 2019.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Edward Lyons and Elsie Virginia Kitchen Kellar and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and the Army Achievement Medal.   In addition to his parents, Al was preceded by his wife, Barbara; sons, Joseph Lyons, John D. Lyons, David Lyons, daughter, Tina Gyle; siblings, Edward,...

Edith “Edie” Crawford, of White Haven, died Saturday evening, April 27, 2019, in White Haven.   Born in Laurel Run, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Elizabeth George Crawford and worked at White Haven Center as a clerk in the printery.   She is survived by sister in law, Evelyn Crawford, in addition to nieces and nephews and close extended family at White Haven Center.   Funeral service will be on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 11:00 am in Pocono...

Robert H. Rudaski, 64, of Hanover Twp. Died Monday, April 22, 2019, at River St. Manor, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in York, he was the son of the late Joseph and Shirley Schooley Rudaski.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded by brothers, Edward, Joseph and sister, Marion Chestley.   Robert is survived by his stepson, Jason Hargraves and his fiancee, Liz; sister, Trudy Arnone, Hanover Twp.; brothers, Walter “Skip” Rudaski, Falls and Dale Rudaski,...

Ralph Roseman, of White Haven, died at Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre, Saturday, April 20, 2019.   Arrangements are being finalized.

Manuel “Manny” S. Martinez, 96, of Wilkes-Barre, died Friday evening, April 19, 2019, in the VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Emmanuel and Pauline Sausada Martinez and attended GAR High School and received his GED while in the armed forces. He served his country proudly, for 24 years, in the United States Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He served in the Dominican Republic and was the recipient of the Korean...

Jane A. Richards, of White Haven, died Friday, April 19, 2019, in Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly.   Born in White Haven, she was the daughter of the late Arlington and Helen Maloy Wall and was a graduate of White Haven High School as Valedictorian of her class.  She moved to Washington DC where she worked at the Pentagon during World War II and was married to her husband John. She returned to White Haven to raise her family and worked at RCA as an Engineering...