All Obituaries

Martin J. Kutz, of Mountain Top, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, with family by his side.   Born in Nanticoke, he worked in the construction industry as a labor foreman with Raymon R Hedden Co and was a member of the Laborers Union Local 130. He retired from Wright Township Public Works department and also served as a Wright Township Supervisor. He was a member of St. Jude's Church, its Holy Name Society and a Fourth Degree Knight. He loved...

Richard F. Malikowski, 85, Gino Merli Veterans Center resident, formerly from Mountain Top, died Friday, January 10, 2020 in Sacred Heart Hospice, Dunmore.   Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Frank and Bertha (Palchanis) Malikowski. Richard was a graduate of Shickshinny High School and Penn State, where he earned his Engineering Degree. He was employed as a professional land surveyor and served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict,...

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JoAnn Yaple, of Mountain Top, died Monday, December 30, 2019, in Geisinger, Danville. Born in Johnson City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Theresa Rinaldi McDonald and was a Pharmacist Technician or Geisinger Hospital, prior to retirement.  She loved baking, spending time with family and would be found antiquing and going to flea markets in her spare time. She is survived by her husband, Paul Yaple; sons, David, Jason and Robert Gingell; grandchildren Tawnie,...

Fred Clifford Stein, 59, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 1029, at the Hampton House, on the Sans Souci Highway. He is at Peace now, after a long battle with Diabetes.   Freddie was born, July 30, 1960 in Slocum Township, the son of Fred H. Stein and Christine Gottstein Stein. He graduated Crestwood High School, Mountaintop, Class of 1978. From there, he went on to several restaurant jobs as a cook. Cooking was his biggest passion. Partying, the Doors music and helping his mom...

Julio Angel Arizmendi, 42, of Hazleton, PA died at home on Monday, December 9, 2019.   Born in Puerto Rico, he is the son of Cruz Arizmendi and Margarita Velez Arizmendi.   Julio worked as an auto mechanic; he loved traveling, motorcycling, quad riding and most outdoor activities.   He is survived by his wife, Cindy; children: Julio, Jr. of Shenandoah, PA, Jaydin and Jenalize of Hazleton, PA; his mother, Margarita; Sister, Myriam and brother Jose Velez of Hazleton,...

Lana T. Stockfleth, 73, of Mountain Top, PA, died at Geisinger Hospital in Danville on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.   Born in Winnipeg, Canada, she was the daughter of Donald and Theresa Accord. She loved spending time with her grand kids, drawing and painting and dogs and cats. She belonged to the Nanticoke Christian Fellowship.   She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William.   She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Mollendor, Mountain Top; son...

Michael A. Bove, of Kingston, died at home, Friday, November 29, 2019.   Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Gaetano and Florence Fasano Bove and was a graduate of Lafayette High School. Mike enjoyed traveling, cooking dancing and family. He was an avid NY Giants and Mets Fan and worked at White Haven Center, as a nurses aide. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and was the recipient of the AF Training ribbon; AF Good Conduct Medal; Small Arms Expert...

Erin E. Bratton, 35, of Pittsburgh, died Sunday, November 10, 2019.   Born in Scranton she is the daughter of Deryck and Kathleen Brady Bratton of Lebanon, PA and was a graduate of Abington Heights High School, Clarks Summit and Bloomsburg University where she earned her bachelors degree in Business Systems. She was a Financial Aid Adviser for McCann Business School and Fortes Institute, prior to moving to Pittsburgh, where she was a manager for Gold Buyers of Pittsburgh.   In...

John C. Duca, 57, of Hanover Township, died Monday, November 4, 2019.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph Duca Sr. and Diane Pugh Duca of Hanover Twp. John worked in the window manufacturing industry and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Nascar Fan.   In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother, Joseph Duca Jr of Hanover Township; sister, Debbie Duca of Ashley; daughter, Heather, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.   A memorial service...