All Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maureen Richards on Monday April 22, 2024, in Syracuse, NY. Born on February 21, 1936, in Wilkes Barre, PA., Maureen’s vibrant spirit and loving nature touched all who had the privilege of knowing her during her remarkable 88 years of life.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am in St. Leo the Great Church, 33 Manhattan Street, Ashley with Reverend Vincent Dang officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Mary's...

Lavender Rose Votel, 3, of Penn Lake Park, died in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, with family by her side.   Born in Plains Township, she was the daughter of Mark and Caitlin Coulter Votel and loved spending time with her family but. mostly playing with her siblings. Her favorite songs were "Five Little Monkeys," "Sticky Bubble Gum," and "Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round."  She was a strong willed little girl...

Michael A. Schappert, 62, of Ashley, died at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Francis Jude and Regina Schwab Schappert and was a graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1979. Mike owned and operated MAS Printing and was a member of St. Leo the Great Church, Ashley. He was very active in the community and for many years he coached and won many championships. He coached the Ashley-Newtown Little League from...

German E. Martinez, 54, of Wilkes-Barre, died on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Puebla, Mexico, he was the son of the late Agueda Eleuteria Martinez and Lazaro Franco Martinez and was educated in Mexico.  German worked in the construction field and was a Mason.  He enjoyed bull riding and racing horses.   He is survived by his siblings, Maria and Agustin Martinz of New Jersey.   Funeral service will be conducted...

Kathy T. Wohl, 67, of Kingston, died on Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Ernest R. and Mary Lou Belcher Wright and was a graduate of John Fine High School, Nantiocke.  Kathy worked as a prep cook and waitress at Perkins and many local restaurants. The most important thing in her life was family, especially her son Mark.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

PENN LAKE - Barbara Jean (Brogan) Fisher, age 81, of Penn Lake Park passed away peacefully at River View Hospice surrounded by her family on March 29, 2024.   Born December 5, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William T. and Marjorie Pollard Brogan of Norwood, PA. Barbara is survived by her 4 children: Jean Marie Bell (Stephen) of Fayetteville, NC, Kelly Anne Fisher of Austin, TX, Michael Winfield Fisher (Kristen) of Coopersburg, PA, Marjorie Rose Fallon (Tom) of West Islip,...

Dorothy C. Murphy, 92, of White Haven, passed away on Friday evening, March 29, 2024 in Allied Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie Reese Devlin and was a graduate of Little Flower High School.  Dorothy was a member of St. Patrick's Church, White Haven and enjoyed spending time with family and traveling to Germany and Ireland with her husband.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Margaret (Kurovsky) Pecile, 93, of Hazleton, died on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in St. Luke's Manor.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the last surviving of 11 children, born to the late Andrew J. and Anna Martin Kurovsky. She worked for many years in a canning factory and loved all animals, especially dogs.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Bernadine Kurovsky, Mary Rowles, Helen Kurovsky, Agnes Veilleux, Elizabeth Grant, George, Clement,...

Brian J. Casey, 64, of Ashley, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.   Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Sandra M. Coleman Casey and was a graduate of Hanover High School. Brian was employed as a plumber and was a member of the Plumbers Local Union 524; Lions Club and served on the council and Mayor in Ashley Borough.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, motorcycling and spending time with family. He,...

James F. Kerestes James (Jim) F. Kerestes, 91, Hanover Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 13 following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Andrew Kerestes and Catherine Louise (Zoeller) Kerestes. A 1950 graduate of Hanover High School, Jim went on to earn an associate in engineering from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Elmira College. Jim led a vibrant life living and working around...