All Obituaries

Leory W. Murdock, of Mountain Top, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the home of his daughter in Nuangola.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Patrick and Mary Mrochko and was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Class of 1955.  Leroy enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking and served his country proudly in the United States Army Reserves.   Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, is his wife, Kathleen Moore Murdock...

Norma Beres, resident of Mountain Top, passed away comfortably on Thursday, November 23, 2023 with daughter at bedside.   Daughter of John (Whitey) and Mary Motovidlak, she was born December 20,1929, was raised in Georgetown section of Wilkes-Barre Township until moving to Mountain Top with spouse Stephen J. Beres.  She was a devout member of Saint Judes and Saint Leos. Retired from RCA Corporation, Norma was a phenomenal sewer and baker mastering her pierogies,...

Maureen Patricia Diaz, 68, of Mountaintop, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie McKinley and was a graduate of Massapequa High School, Glen Cove Community Hospital School Of Practical Nursing, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Luzerne County Community College with Associate's Degree in Health Care Management.  Maureen worked as a Licensed Practitioner Nurse...

Bhanuben H. Pathak, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Services will be from 11-1 on Tuesday.

Jean C. Roman, of Mountain Top, died at home on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Loring and Stella Levanduski Allabaugh and was a graduate of Harter High School.  Jean enjoyed gardening, watching Reality TV shows and an occasional trip to the casino.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Roman; siblings, Marie Oliver, Rita Williams, her twin sister, Joan Novitski and Lorraine...

Victoria Jean Glaser, 64, of Wapwallopen, died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Regina Mylet and was a graduate of Crestwood High School. Victoria worked at Certainteed in Mountain Top and was a member of St. Mary, Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Dorrance. She enjoyed watching crime shows and cowboys movies.   Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 42 years,...

Ghanshyambhai Majmundar, of Plains, passed away on Friday evening, September 22, 2023 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Funeral was held on Monday, September 25, 2023

Richard J. Hochreiter, 95, of Mountain Top, passed away on Thursday evening, September 7, 2023 in the Providence Place, Drums.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Harry and Esther Ell Hochreiter; was a graduate of GAR High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Penn State. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, and was the recipient of several service awards. Richard was employed by Liberty Mutual...

Rafael A. Martinez, 82, passed away in the Gardens at Easton with family by his side. Born in Puerto Rico, Lived most of his life in Staten Island, NY & Elizabeth,NJ. He retired in Mountain Top, PA from Huffman Koos Furniture where he was employed for over 30 years. He was the son of the late Alicia Parrales. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing in dart league and watching football. In addition to his mother, he was preceded by his wife, Margaret Nee Martinez; his son...

Ruth F. Cunningham, of Mountain Top, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the age of 95. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Jennie Hopersberger and was a graduate of Fairview Township High School, class of 1946, where she was the valedictorian.  Ruth enjoyed spending time with family, especially her three grandchildren and great grandson. Ruth was an excellent cook and seamstress; she enjoyed...