All Obituaries

Joan Ronan, 92, of Mountain Top, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Carlyle and Elizabeth Smith, was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Mountain Top and worked as an Elementary School Teacher at Fairview Elementary.  Joan loved tennis and was an avid New York Mets and Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.   In addition to her parents, she was...

  Laura De Los Santo, of Mountain Top, died on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 4:00 pm from the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top.  Burial will follow in Alberts Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation from 2 to 4 pm at the funeral home.

Claire L. Preston, of Hanover Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at home.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice Munley Sauer, was employed as a LPN and enjoyed spending time with family.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Preston in 1987; grandson, AJ Uranowski; brother, Joseph Sauer and two sisters, Mildred and Geraldine Sauer.   Claire is survived by daughters, Kathleen...

Eugene (Gene) Schultz 58, of Mountaintop, passed away on Friday, January 21st, 2022 with family by his side. Gene was the son of Jean C. (Zielinski) Schultz and the late John B Schultz of Mountaintop. He was the beloved husband of Lisa A. (Boris) Schultz and devoted father of Noah R Schultz, who both survive him.  Born in Wilkes Barre, he was a graduate of Crestwood High School class of 1982. He worked locally at Hydro Extrusions for the past 30 years and was a member of St....

Joseph J. “Jimmy” Pugh, 71, of Mountain Top, died on Tuesday evening, January 18, 2022, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Plymouth, he was the son of the late Charles and Amelia McElwee Pugh and worked for Lucas Farms, Hanover Township for many years, prior to retirement.   In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Marie Nemic Pugh; siblings, Charles Pugh and Sally Pavone.   He is survived by his daughter,...

It is with heavy hearts; we announce the passing of John F. Rodriguez (Champ) of Freeland. Born December 19, 1964, in Wilkes-Barre and reared in Plymouth, he graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School, playing football, baseball and wrestling and Penn State University, where he earned his Associate Degree in Engineering.  He was employed for 36 years by Barletta Materials, Nescopeck as a Quality Control Supervisor.  When his daughters were young, he spent many years...

Anna Marie Birk, 83, of Mountain Top, passed away in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Post Acute Medical, with family by her side on Monday, December 27, 2021.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Arual Censullo; was a graduate of St. Nicholas/St. Mary's High School, Wilkes-Barre and was employed by Crestwood School District as a Custodian.  She was a member of St. Jude's Church, Mountain Top and loved spending time with her...

Robert F. Panuski, 67, of Drums, passed away at home, suddenly, on Monday, December 20, 2021.   Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Golenski Panuski and was a graduate of Pittston High School.  He was employed as a Maintenance Manager in the Petroleum industry and enjoyed playing golf and shooting billiards.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Panuski.   Bob is survived by his sons, Ryan...

Robert Tate, 91, of Mountain Top, died on Friday morning, December 24, 2021 in Guardian Elder Care, Nanticoke.   Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, he was the son of the late Floyd Tate and Hanna Hart Tate. Robert served his country proudly in the United States Army during Korea and was employed as a machinist prior to retirement. He enjoyed walks with the family dogs, planting tomatoes and word puzzle books. He was active in the community, was a member of the American Legion, Mountain Top...

Marie Antosh left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on December 5, 2021 while being cared for by some of her family at their home in Fredericksburg, Va. She was born to Stanley and Alice (Kivler) Stuka, in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania on Nov 26, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert, her son Albert Jr., her parents, sisters Helen and Ruth, and brother Stanley Jr. Marie is survived by her seven children and their families and her sister Frances and her family. She was...