All Obituaries

Jane Krantz, of White Haven, died Thursday, September 20, 2018, in Mountain Top Senior Care, Mountain Top.   Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Harvey F. and Pauline R. Rhoads Weller and was a graduate of Boyertown High School and Millersville University where she earned her Bachelor Degree. Jane was a very active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, White Haven, where she loved attending services and being involved with the Puppet Ministry. She enjoyed writing...

Michael J. S. Miller, 77, of Wilkes-Barre, died at home, Thursday, September 6, 2018.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Richard S. and Ella F. Prince Miller and was a graduate of Plains High School. Michael served his country proudly, in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War, retiring as Sergeant First Class, after 22 years of service. While in the Army he worked in the Pentagon and later went abroad working undercover. He was the recipient of the Good...

Joseph Shumbris, 37, of Kingston, died suddenly, from his demons, onThursday, August 23, 2018, in Edwardsville.   Born in Wilkes-Barre ,he was the son of Dennis F. and Terry Dougherty Shumbris, of Kingston, was a member of St. Ignatius Church and was certified in Hvac.   He was proceed in death by his grandparents James and Bernadine Rasmus Dougherty and Joseph and Irma Buck Sombers.   He is survived by, in addition to his parents, by his daughter, Gabby Shumbris,...

Willard C. Morgan, Jr. of East Side Borough, White Haven, died Thursday, August 23, 2018, in the Mountain Top Senior Care and Rehab, Mountain Top.   Born on March 29, 1931 in Wilkes-Barre, Willard was the son of the late Willard C. Morgan, Sr and Louise Fox Esser Morgan and lived most of his life in the White Haven area. Willard served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was the recipient of various metals which included the Korean Service...

Sandra Jane Krouse, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, formerly of Warrior Run, died Sunday, August 26, 2018, at St. Luke's, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late John H. Tudgay Sr., and Ruth Thomas Tudgay and was a graduate of Meyers High School. She was an active member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre and worked as a dietary aide at the VA Hospital and Davis Nursing Home.   Sandy was preceded, in addition to her parents, by her husband,...

Joseph Henry Hoffman, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, formerly of Plymouth, where he lived and raised his children, died Friday, August 10, 2018, in the Gardens At Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Henry and Freda Davis Hoffman and served his country proudly in the Untied States Navy. He was employed by Pompay Dodge, Kingston for 35 years as a Mechanic and Ron’s Motor Sports and Noldes Garage in Plymouth, prior to retiring.  He enjoyed building...

Walter Zimich, of the Newtown section of Hanover Township, passed away Tuesday morning , Aug. 7, 2018, at Celtic Hospice, following his courageous battle against cancer.  Born July 28, 1930 in the Buttonwood section of Hanover Township, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna Kostrowski Zimich.  He graduated from Hanover High School and served in the U.S. Army, during the Korean Conflict. At Hanover he was the initial District 2 PIAA golf champion in 1948, winning that...

Barbara D. Weiss, of Drums, died Thursday, August 2, 2018, in Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Hazleton.   Born in Bloomfield, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Irma Driscoll Hollman and was a graduate of Bloomfield High School. Prior to retiring, she was employed as a secretary for Maplewood School District in New Jersey.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband Ernest George Weiss.   Barbara is survived by her sons, William Weiss and...

Alice Ann Danenhower, of Weatherly, formerly of White Haven, died Friday, August 3, 2018.   Born in Freeland, she was the daughter of the late George and Alice Kuchar Jarick Sr. Alice was employed as a secretary at Hazleton General Hospital, prior to retiring and was a member of St. Patrick's Church, White Haven. She loved going to the movies, gardening and spending time with her grand kids.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter,...

On Saturday, July 28, 2018, my beloved son Randy Nauman, died from an accidental drug overdose.  He was 29 years old.  I do not want his death to be in vain.  Addiction does not discriminate!  Randy did not want to be an addict!  He fought hard for a long time to get back to us, to fill that hole he just couldn’t escape. As a child, Randy was full of life.  He loved camping, hunting, fishing and being with his family.  He was smart, funny and...