All Obituaries

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...

Joseph R. Vetashick, 63, passed away unexpectedly at home in Mountaintop, Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Born August 29, 1956 in Hazleton, he was the son of the late John L. and Mary N. Cieniawa/Vetashick and was a graduate of Hazleton High School, Class of 1973. Joe was previously employed by the USPS as a letter carrier for 22 years. For many years he was an active member of the Mountain Top American Legion. He lived a simple and quiet life. One of his greatest joys was dressing up as Santa...

Richard L. Waligorski, Sr. 67, of Mountain Top, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Schmanco Waligorski and was a graduate of Northwest Technical High School. Richard was a Mister Softee Ice Cream Vendor; enjoyed his work seeing all the smiles on children's faces while enjoying their treat and enjoyed working on cars.     In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Stanley Dempkoski, Jr. of Mountain Top, died Sunday, October 13, 2019, in Mountain Top Senior Care, Mountain Top.   Born in Edwardsville, he was the son of the late Stanley and Matilda Olshefski Dempkoski and served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II.  He was a member of St. Jude’s Church, Mountain Top and the Mountain Top American Legion #781.  In his younger years, he enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt.   Stanley was preceded...

Robert Franks, Sr. 80, of Mountain Top, died Thursday, October 10, 2019 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Laurel Run, he was the son of the late Joseph and Grace Eleanor Dawson Franks Jr. and was self employed as a carpenter. He enjoyed camping, hunting and loved spending time with his family and dogs.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph and Carl Franks and sister Marilyn Franks.   Bob...

Gertrude E. Keenapple, 92, of Mountain Top, Pa. passed away Sunday September 8th, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.   Gertrude "Gertie" was born in Dennison Township August 30th, 1927.  She was the daughter of the late Silas and Hannah (Meckes) Keiper.  Her birth Mother passed away at 28 and her father remarried Elmira McCracken.   Gertie graduated from White Haven High School in 1945.  She received awards for her beautiful...

Elena (deCubas) De Rojas, 92, of Mountain Top, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 23, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, at the Smith Health Care Facility, Mountain Top.   Elena was born in Havana, Cuba on January 14, 1927 to Dr. Jose Luis and Luisa (Sanchez) de Cubas. She attended Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes Elementary School, St. George Prep School, Balder High School and Ariel School. She studied college in the United States at Mount St. Vincent on the...

Rose Irene Meade, two months shy of her 100th birthday, of Mountain Top, died Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke.   Born in Sugar Notch, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bridget McManamon Ginley and was a graduate of St. Charles High School, Sugar Notch.  Being a woman of great faith, she was a member of St. Jude’s Church Mountain Top, and the former St. Catherines Church. Rose loved spending time with her family...