All Obituaries

Charlene Toro, formerly of Wilkes Barre and Blakeskee, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late William and Monica Kok Leco; She was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1974 and received her nursing degree from Wilkes Barre Career and Technical Center; working in long term care facilities for her career.   Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Michael Toro, children,...

Joy Marie Finn, of Fairview Township, Mountain Top, died on Monday, May 15, 2023 surrounded by family in the General Hospital where she was born and worked for many years.  She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Marie Hudock Randle. She was a member of the Mountain Top Historical Society. Joy worked as a nurse at General Hospital and previously at the Davis Nursing and Rehab Center in Mountain Top until her retirement in 2009. She enjoyed spending time with family and was an...

Linda Anne Teberio, 58, of Mountain Top, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Albert Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia, with family by her side.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late William and Leona Malligo Metzger and was a graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1982; Wilson College in Chambersburg and Bloomsburg University with her MBA Class of 2001.  Linda owned and operated ReMax Precision Properties and was a Real Estate Broker.  She...

Loretta Guesto, of Mountain Top, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at home with family by her side.   She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph.   Funeral service was held from the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, Mountain Top with interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.  

Walter Sherman, 52, of Scranton, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Geisinger CMC, Scranton following an accident.   Born in Scranton, he was the son of Elizabeth Popish of Pittston and the late Harold Sherman, Sr. Walter worked as an upholsterer in the Mobility Scooters Industry.   In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, sisters, nieces and nephews.   Private graveside funeral service was held on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Maple Hill Cemetery,...

Frank G. Cooper, 67, of Mountain Top, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at home with family by his side.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late John and Rose Kinney Cooper and graduated from Crestwood High School.   Frank worked for Wright Township Municipal Public Works for 26 years.  He loved music and Rock 107.  He could tell you when the song came out and who the singer was.  He was an avid New York Yankees baseball fan and could give you all the...

Mary F. Swandick, 91, a resident of Mountain Top since 1952, passed away on Wednesday evening, Mary 10, 2023, with family by her side.   Born in Plains Township, she was the daughter of the late Constanty and Jennie Piotrowsky Orbik and was a graduate of Plains  High School. She worked for RCA, prior to retirement and was a member of St. Jude's Church, Mountain Top. Mary enjoyed traveling, especially with family, an occasional trip to the casino and dinner with...

Aaliyyah A. Carden, 26, of Hanover Township passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of Kiesha Dinson Gayles and the late Herman Carden who passed away in 2014. Aaliyyah was an educator and enjoyed cooking and decorating for parties. In addition to her father, she was preceded by a niece, Sanai and her grandfathers; Herman Carden Sr. and Lamont Dinson . Left to cherish her memory, in addition to her loving...

Daniel J. Sullivan, 82, of Mountain Top, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at home.   Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Daniel and Frances Gallagher Sullivan and worked as an accountant at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Notre Dame fan.  He loved spending time with family and vacationing in North Myrtle Beach.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Mary Beth...

Anna E. Montgomery, 64, of Mountain Top, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Irene Lynch and was a preschool teacher, prior to retirement, moving to Mountain Top from Washington State, just this fall.  Anna enjoyed reading, cooking, gardening and doing puzzles.   Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Randy Montgomery; son Dylan Pratt, daughter...