All Obituaries

Ronald Decker, of Penn Lake, died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at home with family by his side. Arrangements are being finalized under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. 403 Berwick St. White Haven.

James B. Mulcahy, 75, of the Newtown section of Hanover Township died Saturday, January 12, 2019 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, May 31, 1943, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Julia Waitkunas Mulcahy and was a graduate of St. Leo's High School, Ashley. Prior to retiring, Jim worked at Techneglas as a forklift operator, at RCA in Mountaintop, and on the railroad in Allentown.  He also served in the Army...

Anthony J. Cox, 50, of Foster Township, White Haven, died at home, Thursday, January 17, 2019.   Arrangements are being finalized.  Call 570-443-9816 for additional information or if you are family.                      

Gina Thomas, 93, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018, in Celtic Hospice in-Patient Unit, Wilkes-Barre, with family by her side.   Born in San Severo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Josephine DePasquale Salci and was a member of the former Holy Rosary Church, Wilkes-Barre. She was a school teacher and enjoyed cooking.    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death, by her husband, Geno Thomas in 1995 and two...

Marjorie A. Hooper, 93, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away, Tuesday, December 18, 2018, in River Street Manor, Wilkes-Barre.   She was born in Wilkes-Barre, on March 19, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Roy and Mildred Van Horn Siegel.   Marjorie was a homemaker most of her life but also worked for a few years at Woolworth's in Wilkes-Barre.   Marjorie was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband Edward J. Hooper of 62 years, who died in 2009. She...

Robert G. Robinson, Jr., of Kingston, died, Monday, December 17, 2018, in Celtic Hospice In Patient Unit, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Red Rock, PA, he was the son of the late Robert G. Robinson Sr. and Minerva Brown.  Robert served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1947. He was a self employed truck driver and later owned and operated Towne Auto Body and Town Auto Sales.   Robert was preceded in...

Riley Jo Ferrera, 2, of Hanover Township, died Monday, December 10, 2018, in Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, as the result of a tragic two alarm fire, at her home.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Michael S. Ferrera Jr., and the late Julia Oschal Crossley, who was also a victim of the Monday morning fire. Riley was a very happy little girl, who loved to play. Her big brown eyes and contagious smile would brighten anyone's day. Her laugh was infectious and she will...

Thomas P. Murphy, 72, of White Haven, died Thursday, December 13, 2018, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in New York City, he was employed as a fish processor for most of his life. He enjoyed shooting guns and was a history buff.   He is survived by his daughter, Dawn Penn, White Haven and son, Michael Penn, Fullerton, CA.   Per Thomas's request, there were no service

Charles Edward Duggan, of White Haven, died Thursday, December 13, 2018, at home.   Born in Queens, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Arlene Maher Duggan; was a graduate of Valley Steam North High School, Franklyn Square, and Queens College where he earned his Bachelors Degree and was employed as a paralegal.   Charles was preceded, in addition to his parents, by his sister, Christine Duggan in 1990.   He is survived by his sisters, Deirdre Bella and her...

Nancy Chmiola, 75, of Mountain Top, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at home, with family by her side.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margery Gabel Beline and was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1961.   In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded by her loving husband, John E. Chmiola, Sr on Tuesday, April 10, 2018; siblings, Thomas Beline, Robert Beline, Patricia Kompinski and Barbara Austin.   She is survived by her...