All Obituaries

     We are saddened to announce the passing of a beautiful woman, a devoted wife, loving mother and dear friend to many.  Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth (Lahart) Baloga, 93, was called home by Our Lord Thursday, the evening of May 7th while in the care of Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre following a prolonged battle with melanoma.  Although this was her God-given name, she was best known as "Sally" to family and friends.      ...

     It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a beautiful voice and faithful servant who has been called to be with our Father in Heaven.  Mr. Joseph Francis Ceklosky, 81, best known as "Chic" and "Sparky" to many, passed peacefully into Eternal Life the morning of Saturday, May 2, 2026 in the care of the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, following a brief illness.      Born on Sunday, July 23, 1944 on North ...

     We are saddened to announce the passing of a beautiful, kind soul whose memory will now live in the hearts of all those she touched in this life.      Mrs. Eugenia (Soyer) Jenkins, 88, best known as "Cookie" to her family and friends, was gently called home, her soul wrapped in grace and eternal love. Surrounded by the comforting presence of her daughter Karen and granddaughter Brittany, she departed this world not in solitude, but in ...

     We are saddened to announce the passing of a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother.      Mrs. Esther J. (Vogt) Wood, 81, formerly of Westmoreland County and Wilkes-Barre Township, passed into the arms of our Lord early the morning of Thursday, April 23, 2026 while in the care of Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing Center, Wilkes-Barre.      Born on Monday, November 6, 1944 in East Brady, Clarion County, she was ...

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to those who knew and loved her in this life. Mrs. Clotilda R. "Cloe" (Pocceschi) Kozelsky, 93, a well-known resident of Wilkes-Barre's North End neighborhood, passed peacefully into eternal life during the Easter octave on Thursday, April 9th.      Born Christmastime on December 22, 1932 in Pittston, she was one of eight children to ...

 It is with a sense of shock and sadness that we announce the untimely passing of a beloved brother, uncle and friend to many. Mr. James "Gilly" Gelsleichter, a well-known and respected resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed Monday, the evening of April 6th, in the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center following a brief and unexpected health episode at his residence just days prior.  Born on Tuesday, April 28, 1964 in Wilkes-Barre, he would have celebrated his sixty-second ...

      It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a beloved husband, a wonderful father and "Poppy" as well as a devoted friend to many.     Mr. Joseph J. Ruscavage Sr., 86, formerly of Swoyersville, passed peacefully into eternal life in the comfort and familiarity of his residence with his family at his bedside.  Mr. Ruscavage was called home by Almighty God Tuesday morning of Holy Week following a lingering and well-fought ...

     We are saddened to announce the passing of a beloved aunt and friend. Mrs. Theresa H. (Krukowski) Petruska, 92, a former well-known resident of Madison Street in Wilkes-Barre's North End neighborhood; passed into eternal life the afternoon of Sunday, March 22nd while in the care of Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing Center, Wilkes-Barre.      Born on Monday, October 16, 1933 in Wilkes-Barre, she was one of six children to the late John ...

     It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a beautiful, generous and thoughtful resident of Wilkes-Barre's Heights neighborhood.  Mrs. Sandra Jean (Zurla) Wade, 81, passed peacefully into eternal life early the morning of Wednesday, March 18th while in the care of Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre, following a prolonged illness.      Born on Thursday, June 15, 1944 in Pittston, she was one of three children to the late ...

     Beloved aunt, educator and friend, Miss Rose Mary Lynch, 86, passed into eternal life early the morning of Sunday, March 15th while in the care of Embassy of East Mountain Skilled Nursing Center following a recent illness.      Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was one of two children to the late John and Elizabeth (Sharaba) Lynch.      Educated in the city schools, she was a 1957 graduate of the former Saint Nicholas High School, ...