All Obituaries

Dorothy K. McCurdy, 90, of Mountain Top, formerly of Annville, died Friday, February 8, 2019.   The daughter of the late Daniel and Katherine Fulkrod Kain, she was born in Liverpool, PA on November 12, 1928. Dorothy graduated from Hershey High School; owned and operated restaurants, prior to retiring and enjoyed gardening.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester E. McCurdy in 2013, brother, William Kain, sisters, Sarah Reynolds, Cora...

Justin Barna, 37, of Newtown section of Hanover Twp., formerly of Mountain Top, lost his struggle battling addiction on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.   Born in Plains Township, Justin is the son of Rene Aufiero of Mountain Top and James Barna of Hunlock Creek, was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and was employed as a pizza baker.   In addition to his parents, Justin is survived by his children, Brittany, Giavanna, Alexis, Anabella, Nico and Rocco; brother, Jim Barna...

Charles B. Rodgers, “Bucky”, ”Charlie”, 90, of Mountain Top, PA died at his home on January 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in East Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe), PA, he is the son of the late Louise Binder Rodgers and Philip F. Rodgers, Sr.   After high school, Charlie proudly served in the US Marine Corp. and received an Honorable Discharge on December 27, 1950. He attended Williamsport Institute of Technology, graduated from Utility...

Rosanne E. Pagarelski, of Mountain Top, died Monday, December 31, 2018, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Swoyersville, she was the daughter of the late John and Antonia Fuches Siracuse and was employed by Kmart as an office manager.  She enjoyed family gatherings, the Holidays, shopping and spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents, she preceded by her loving husband, Edward J. Pagarelski in 1992. Rosanne is survived by her son, Joseph Pagarelski...

Joseph (Joe) Dempkosky Jr. 62 died unexpectedly November 29th at Geisinger Hospital Wilkes-Barre Pa. Joseph is survived by his wife Paula, daughter Andrea Hosage, Tega, SC. His sisters and brothers, Dianne Hopersberger , Mountaintop; Susan Roth, Hanover Twp; Patricia Myers, Mountaintop; Daniel Dempkosky, Mountaintop; Doreen Emerick, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Also Nieces and nephews, Michael Dempkosky, Mountaintop; Matthew Kline, Mountaintop; Kaitlynn Hopersberger, Mountaintop; Jeremy Schlegel,...

Martin N. Desiderio, 68, of Wilkes-Barre, died peacefully Tuesday, April 10, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School, Class of 1969. Martin was an operating engineer with Local 542. He worked at Piszczek-Desiderio Funeral Home Inc. for several years. He also worked at The Medicine Shoppe in Wilkes-Barre delivering prescriptions. He loved spending time in his garage fixing things and enjoyed a cigar or pipe once in a while. He loved spending time with...

Elizabeth (Libby) Desiderio, 90, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 17, 2017, at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 24, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Theresa(Carpineto) Cecere. She was educated in Wilkes-Barre schools and was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1944. She was a member of St. Aloysius Church at the Parish of St. Robert Bellarmine. She was a lifelong homemaker, beloved mother and loving spouse. She was...

Isabelle Desiderio, 93, of Larksville passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of Charles and Margaret Uravich and was a graduate of Plymouth High School.  Isabelle was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Basil A. Desiderio; an infant son; and sisters, Ann Muchukot and Verna Waligorski. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a gentle grandmother.  Survivors...

Martin David (Junior) Desiderio, 83, of Mountain Top passed away July 4, 2013, peacefully in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center after a short battle with CNS lymphoma. Born June 30, 1930 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Marziano and Marie (Annichiarico) Desiderio. He was educated in Wilkes-Barre schools, and attended Meyers High School. A U.S. Army veteran, he served his country in the Korean conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post 609, Hanover...

Basil A. Desiderio, "Buzz", 91, of Larksville passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Born June 13, 1921 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Marie Annicchiarico and Marziano Desiderio. He was a loving husband to his wife of 64 years, Isabelle, supportive father, proud grandfather, gentle great-grandfather, loyal friend and honest businessman. Basil was president of Desiderio Construction Inc. He was a past president of the Northeast Masonry Contractors Association, and former...