All Obituaries

James Stephens, 70, of Mountain Top, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, April 15, 2021.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late John and Rita Corbett Stephens. He graduated from Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre, where he excelled in football and earned his Bachelor's Degree from King's College. Jim was self-employed as a food broker and worked serving his customers up until his recent illness. In his spare time he loved watching Notre...

Joseph R. Schmid, 90, a lifetime resident of Slocum Township, died at his home on Monday, April 12, 2021 with his family by his side.   Born August 2nd, 1930 in Paterson, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John and Catherine Reiner Schmid. He attended school in the Wilkes-Barre School District.   He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1950.  He was a rifle coach from 1950-1952 in Parris Island, SC.  From 1952 to 1953, he volunteered for duty during the...

Timothy A. Kuhns, 55, of Mountain Top, passed away on Friday evening, April 9, 2021. Born, Jan. 30, 1966, he was the son of the late Henry and Lorraine Fumanti Kuhns; was a graduate of Crestwood High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University.  Tim enjoyed listening to country music, going to concerts, spending time with family and driving, working on and racing his many Volkswagens. Prior to his illness, he worked...

Jean Nardone, 89, of Mountain Top, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Agnes Sheeran Lacey. Jean graduated from Meyers High School and Mercy School of Nursing becoming a Registered Nurse. She loved nursing; helping people and worked at many hospitals, over her lifetime, including Mercy Hospital and the VA hospital. She went to Puerto Rico with UNICO and in her spare time she loved to...

Donna Mowrer-Earnhart, 64, of Mountain Top, passed away on Saturday evening, March 13, 2021, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Rose Warner Mowrer and was a graduate of Crestwood High School and LCCC.  She was a member of White Haven United Methodist Church and a former member and past president of Dennison Township Fire Department.  Donna loved her job, working as a teacher aide for Crestwood School District...

William E. Taney, 77, of Wapwallopen, passed away on Friday, March19, 2021 at the Hampton House, Hanover Township.   Born in Dorrance, he was the son of the late Earl and Gertrude Stauffenberg Taney and graduated from Newport High School and LCCC, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Following graduation, William worked as a machinist for a metal fabrication factory. He was a proud member of the Irem Temple Country Club, Probost Guard Unit, Hazleton Shrine Club and Consistory in...

R. Michael Reece, Jr. of Mountain Top; passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Torrance, CA, he was the son of Roy Michael Reece, Sr. of Arizona and the late Janice McTiernan Reece. Following high school, Mike served his country proudly in the United States Marines, during the Persian Gulf War. He was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal with 3 stars; National Defense Service Medal; the Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 stars; Kuwait...

Stephen Witinski, 79, of Mountaintop, passed away, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born on January 2, 1942, in Hanover Township, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Tomko Witinski and graduated from Hanover Area High School, Class of 1959. He was drafted into the Army and served in the Vietnam War and was the recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Prior to retirement, Stephen had been employed by the Luzerne County...

Caroline H. Dell'Aglio, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, in Residential Hospice IN-Patient Unit, Wilkes-Barre.   Born in Wilkes-Barre she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Schmid Castrignano and was a graduate of GAR High School. Caroline was a member of the former Holy Rosary Church, Wilkes-Barre and worked with her husband at their flower shop, Al's Floral Shop on Park Ave. for 27 years. She then volunteered and drove for Meals on Wheels...

Joan M. Kaminski, 80, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away, Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Post Acute Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Frank and Cecelia Karlowicz Santey and was a graduate of Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre. She worked at AAA where she was a membership administrator, a job she loved. She traveled on numerous bus trips, with her friends, to see the great sights of this country. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by brother:...