All Obituaries

Joseph X. Gallagher, 83, of Highlands, NJ, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ.   Born in Asbury Park, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Catherine Rogan and following high school graduation, he served his country proudly in the United States Army retiring from the Army in 1976. He worked as an Accounts Payable Manager for Linden Warehouse and Distribution, Linden, NJ and enjoyed traveling and cooking.   Joe is...

Rosemary R. Clark, of Wilkes-Barre, formerly of Newtown section of Hanover Township, died in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 10:30 am from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. 689 Hazle Ave. Wilkes-Barre with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00 am in St. Leo the Great Church, 33 Manhattan Street, Ashley with Reverend Brian Clarke, nephew and Reverend Vincent Dang officiating.  Interment...

Mildred C. Searfoss, 83, of White Haven, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Bethlehem. Born in White Haven, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Ruth Bobby and was a graduate of White Haven High School.  Prior to retirement she worked as an inventory clerk for EMCEE Electronics and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, White Haven.  She enjoyed going to yard sales, playing Bingo and going shopping.   In addition to...

Patrick J. Jones, 55, of Mountain Top, died on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at home suddenly. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Matthew and Dominique Jones of Wilkes-Barre and was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1985. Following high school, he served his country proudly in the United States Army for 4 years. He worked for Niagara Water, Hazleton; was a member of American Legion, Ashley and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Megan Jones in...

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Dorothy Louise Namey (Conway) entered into eternal peace on September 4, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on January 1, 1931 in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late Neal and Catherine Conway. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Joseph, who departed ten years prior to her on September 4, 2012, and her daughter Margaret “Peggy” Namey, December 24, 2013. Also, her...

JoAnn Therese Jenkins, 67, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Mountain Top Healthcare. JoAnn was born in Teaneck, NJ on May 16, 1955, the daughter of the late Joseph and Regina McEvoy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers-in-law Commander Thomas J. Neville Jr. USN (ret) and Robert J. Bertram Jr. JoAnn graduated from Bishop Hoban High School, Wilkes-Barre, PA, attended St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, New York, and King’s College,...

James Garrison, of Blakeslee, died on Friday September 2, 2022. Arrangements are being finalized.

James W. McDonald, 79, of Blakeslee, formerly of Patterson, NJ, died on Friday, August 26, 2022.   Born in Patterson,  NJ, he was the son of the late James and Mary Aiken McDonald. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was owner of McDonald cleaning service.  Jim worked for American Van Lines & Vernay & Sons Moving and Storage, prior to retirement, and delivered the Passaic County Voting Machines for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, watching the NY...

Karen Ann Cooper, 61, of Wilkes-Barre, died on Friday, August 5, 2022, at home. She was the daughter of Donna Schultz Huff of Bloomsburg; the late Richard Cooper and step daughter to the late Albert Huff.  Karen worked in customer service in multiple retail sales stores. In addition to her father and step father, Karen was preceded by sister, Karla Marchetti. Left to cherish her memory, in addition to her mother, is her loving daughter, Autumn Green of White Haven; cherished...

Mark Fenner, 65, of Wilkes-Barre, received his call from our Lord to join him on July 4, 2022. After a courageous uphill battle and “no come from behind win” in sight for Mark, he accepted his call. Born on September 18, 1956, he was the son of the late Russell and Nicoline Altavilla Fenner and was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Class of 1976. Mark was an avid fisherman and sports fanatic. He played softball, darts, cards and belonged to bowling leagues throughout the...