All Obituaries

Ethel Jones, 82, a resident of Mountain Top for 41 years, passed away, Friday, July 3, 2020, at the home of her daughter and son in law in Dover, Delaware.   Born in Bronx, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ethel Kirby and was a devoted member of St. Jude's Church, Mountain Top.  Ethel worked at Old River Road Bakery in Wilkes-Barre prior to retiring and enjoyed spending time with family.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her loving husband,...

Harold D. Walk, Sr. of Slocum Township, died late Friday evening, April 17, 2020, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Slocum Township, he was the son of the late Rowland and Eva Stackhouse Walk and following graduation, enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. He loved driving children to school on the school bus and enjoyed camping.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Zella Harrington Walk, infant daughter, Marion; son...

Karen Hine Jones, 57, of Mountain Top, died Friday, June 26, 2020 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Hillington, England, she was the daughter of the late Marian Hine Kaschak and step daughter to Joseph Kaschak of Dallas. She graduate from Empire Beauty School and was employed as a beautician for Michelle Deckers Beauty Shop, Kingston. Karen was also a musician and singer, along with her husband and loved animals, riding horses and taking vacations, especially to the...

Cathy M. McDade McDonald, of Mountain Top, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Levittown, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Mary Pasternick McDade. She was a graduate of Hanover High School. Cathy was a member of St. Jude's Church, Mountain Top and worked for FedEx.   She is survived by her son John Joseph McDonald III and his wife, Christina; grandchild John Joseph McDonald IV of Fort Lauderdale, FL; brother, Paul D. McDade and...

Angelina Lynne Rovinski, 25, of Mountain Top passed away, Monday, June 15, 2020.   It's with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our daughter. She was a graduate of Crestwood High School, Luzerne County Community College and Kutztown University, where she earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Fine Arts. She was an amazing artist, during her short time on Earth. She will always be remembered as a beautiful, gentle, sweet child. We pray her pain is gone and that she is...

Thomas G. Podolak, 82, of Mountain Top, died Sunday, May 17, 2020, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Edwardsville, he was the son of the late Harry and Martha (Yansenchak) Podolak and was a graduate of Edwardsville High School, Wilkes University and Pennsylvania State University. Tom worked as a mechanical engineer at the Tobyhanna Army Depot and in 2002 was awarded the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service. He was an avid Penn State Football Fan and also enjoyed...

Matthew Joseph Snipas, 37, of Wapwallopen, died Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home.   Born in Kingston, he was the son of Robert and Evelyn Intelicato Snipas of Dorrance. He graduated from Crestwood High School and served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Army, during Iraq Freedom War. Matt enjoyed spending time in his garden, traveling, spending time with friends and was absolutely passionate about animals. He loved his pet cats, Tuna, Mac and Nismo but his...

Albert E. Turchanik, of Boyertown, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Pottstown Hospital.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Adam and Stella Koproski Turchanik and was a graduate of Plymouth High School and Kings College, where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Engineering. Albert served his country proudly in the United States Navy and was involved in local politics.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife, Dolores T. Suprum Turchanik...

Jeffrey Kormanec, 59, of Nuangola, died Wednesday, April 22 at home.   Born in Bellefonte, he is the son of Elizabeth Kormanec of Nanticoke and the late Andrew Kormanec. He graduated high school in Indiana.  He enjoyed and played softball when he lived in Bellefonte. He worked as a laborer in Manufacturing Industry.   In addition to his mother, Elizabeth; he is survived by sisters: Lorraine, Mary Jane and Shirley, brother, James and numerous nieces and...

William John Taylor, 69, of Wilkes-Barre, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.   Born in Shickshinny, he was the son of the late William F. and Marjorie A. Shaffer Taylor and was a graduate of Northwest High School. Bill served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was employed as a carpenter. He enjoyed coaching and watching football and was an avid Giants and Penn State Football Fan.   In addition to his...