All Obituaries

   Mr. Joseph J. "Mr. B." Blizman, 61, a resident of the North End section of Wilkes-Barre, passed into Eternal Life unexpectedly Sunday as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident while riding his beloved scooter on a springtime ride of the region.      Born March 8, 1958 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Mrs. Helen (Gdovin) Blizman, North Wilkes-Barre and the late Mr. John J. Blizman.      Educated in the city...

     Mr. Joseph G. Dobash, 91, formerly of Wilkes-Barre Township, more recently a resident of Little Flower Manor fell asleep in the Lord early Friday morning in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.      Born September 7, 1927 in Wilkes-Barre Township, he was a son to the late John and Catherine (Boker) Dobash.  Educated in the Township schools, he was a member of the 1945 graduating class of the former Wilkes-Barre Township High...

Mrs. Margaret Mary (Kozich) Buleza, 98, formerly of Ralph Street in the North End section of Wilkes-Barre, fell asleep in the Lord Thursday evening in the care of the Little Flower Manor, where she had been a resident for several years.      Born August 15, 1920 in Wilkes-Barre, Mrs. Buleza was the last surviving of eleven children to the late George and Mary (Boler) Kozich.  Educated in the city schools, she was a graduate of the James M. Coughlin High School,...

     Mrs. Constance (Spataro) Sclafani, 87, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, Bethel, CT and Liberty Hills, Hanover Township, passed into eternal life unexpectedly Thursday evening at her residence in the Irem Country Club Apartments in Dallas.       Born July 30, 1931 in Brooklyn, she was daughter to the late John and Anna (Bonifacio) Spataro.  She attended New York City schools, and graduated valedictorian of her class at the High School of Beauty...

          Mr. Joseph L. Yakabovicz, 81, formerly of Swoyersville and the North End section of Wilkes-Barre, passed into Eternal Life Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his residence in Tarpon Springs, Florida following a recent and valiant battle with cancer.      Born March 18, 1939 in Swoyersville, he was a son to the late Walter and Helen (Chergoski) Yakabovicz and attended the Swoyersville schools.     ...

   Mr. John L. Vodzak Sr. , 91, a resident of the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, passed into Eternal Life early Sunday morning in the care of Timber Ridge Health Care Center, Plains Township.      Born September 14, 1927 in Wilkes-Barre, he was one of six children to the late Lawrence and Mary (Kalanick) Vodzak.      Educated in the city schools, he was a graduate of the James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre.  Following his...

      Mr. Aloysius J. "A.J." Kondracki, 83, a well-known and respected resident of North Wilkes-Barre, passed into eternal life Friday evening in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following a recent illness.      Born in Plains Township, A.J. was the son of the late Anthony and Sophie (Misiewicz) Kondracki.      He was a graduate of the former Plains Memorial High School and served with the United States Army in...

     Mr. Thomas J. Jantz, 84, formerly of the Heights section of the city, more recently a resident of the Gardens at East Mountain, passed into Eternal Life Thursday morning in the care of Residential Hospice inpatient unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre following a recent illness.      Born November 19, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was one of three sons to the late John and Betty (Stozynski) Jantz.  Educated in the city schools, he was a...

     Mr. William J. "Bill" Greytock Sr., 83, a resident of the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, passed into Eternal Life Wednesday evening in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his beloved family.      Born November 25, 1935 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the youngest of four children to the late John and Susan (Lukas) Greytock. Educated in city schools, he was a 1953 graduate of the James M. Coughlin High School,...

     Mr. Christopher J. Kalanik, 54, a resident of White Haven, fell asleep in the Lord early Monday morning while in the care of Residential Hospice inpatient unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre following a lingering illness.      Born March 10, 1965 in Dunmore, he was the younger of two sons to Mrs. Barbara Kalanik of Dallas and the late Mr. Edward Paul Kalanik.      Educated in the Mountain Top schools, Chris was a member of...