OBITUARY LISTING

Jan 7, 2026

Frances Hopkins, 83, of Kingston, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born on May 6, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Victoria Melovitz and the late Frank Novitski. She was a 1960 graduate of Hanover Area High School and was proud to be a Hawkeye.

Fran moved to Edwardsville where she met her husband,...

Dec 20, 2025

Mary Ann (Krupinski) Stogoski, R.N., 85, of Exeter, PA, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. She was born on November 20, 1940, in Nanticoke, PA.Mary Ann was a graduate of Edwardsville High School, Class of 1958, and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1961. She also attended College Misericordia,Wilkes College, and Kings College.

A dedicated registered nurse, Mary Ann...

Dec 20, 2025

Susan Monigas, 54, of Pringle passed away on December 20, 2025 at her home. She was born in Kingston on February 20, 1971 a daughter of the late George and Carolyn Monigas. 

Susan was a graduate of West Side Tech High School and received an associates degree from Luzerne County Community College.

She was employed as a supervisor for the Social Security...

Nov 25, 2025

Jerome J. Holland, of Kingston passed away on November 25, 2025 at Wesley Village, Jenkins Township. He was born June 2, 1942 in Kingston a son of the late Jerome and Ruth Druffner Holland. 

He was a 1960 graduate of Central Catholic High School and served in the Army.

Jerome was a resident of Kingston all of his life and was formerly...

Oct 14, 2025

Catherine Moran Smedley, loving Mother and friend of the Catholic Church of St. Ignatius, Kingston, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, she was 90 years old.Catherine is the wife of the late William P. Smedley, MD.

She was a lifelong resident of Kingston, and a graduate of Kingston High School.Catherine later pursued her Music degree with a...

Sep 26, 2025

Barbara Ann Cummings, 89, of Kingston passed away on September 26, 2025 at her home. 

She was born in Scranton and was a daughter of the late John and Mary Slavetskas.  Barbara was a graduate of Dickson City High School and was formerly employed at Leslie Fay and General Dynamics. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed cooking and gardening. Most...

Sep 11, 2025

Maureen Yankovich, of Wilkes-Barre passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at her home. She was born October 10, 1938 and was the daughter of the late James and Julia Kelly.

Maureen was employed at the Juvenile Detention Center in Wilkes-Barre for many years. Her love for her family was unwavering and anyone that knew her loved her. In addition...

Jul 21, 2025

Joseph A. Wood, 63, of Kingston, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 21, 2025. He had battled illness for several years.

“Joe”, born April 11, 1962, in Wilkes-Barre, PA. is the fourth of seven children born to Edward Wood and Kathleen Wood (nee Smith) of Kingston. 

Joe attended Bishop O’Reilly High School, Kingston. He was a carpenter by trade...

Jul 20, 2025

Darius Yavorski, 51, of Sweet Valley passed away suddenly on July 20, 2025. He was born July 19, 1974 in Los Angeles a son of Robert Yavorski and the late Tanya Yavorski.

Darius was a talented musician and performed using the stage name Dee Maple. Over the years he was a part of several bands including Bone Jak and the Still...

May 23, 2025

May 20, 2025

Alice Ann Brawley Hill, 79 of Kingston, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 20, 2025 after a courageous 15 year battle with cancer.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 23, 1945. Alice was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth McKenna Brawley. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic school and graduated in 1963. In January,...

Apr 14, 2025

Bernard (Bernie) Stanley Shinko, 96, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Bernie was the son of John Shinko and Stella (Paduch) Shinko and attended Meyers High School.

Bernie dedicated many years to his career as an iron worker, specializing in steel fabrication before retiring at age 62. He was a skilled...

Apr 12, 2025

Apr 2, 2025

Dec 31, 2024

Linda M. Nagy passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2024. She was born November 19, 1947 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Margaret (Sabo) and Frank E. Nagy. Linda was very proud of her Hungarian heritage.Married and divorced she moved to Northeast Pennsylvania to raise her two daughters as a strong single parent: Danielle Erikson, an independent woman like her...

Nov 23, 2024

Sergeant First Class Master Gunner Carl J. Martin, of Chesnee, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 71, in his home, after a short battle with cancer.

Mr. Martin was born in Luzerne County, on October 30, 1953, the son of the late John J. Martin and Marita Zim. Carl was a beloved husband, father,...

Sep 7, 2024

Jun 2, 2024

Patrick George Oliver, 91, of Kingston passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his home.  He was born in Kingston a son of the late George and Mary Muldowney Oliver.  He was a 1950 graduate of Kingston High School and received a bachelors degree from St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas.He was employed at Second National Bank in Wilkes-Barre prior...

May 17, 2024

Duane Albert Craig Sr.August 28, 1950 - May 17, 2024Our dad had the strength of 100 men fighting this battle to get good care.  He began his life in Bear Creek the son of Irene Joanne Craig and Anthony John Craig (Jack).  He was the youngest of five and his siblings are Elaine Solinski, Judith Bori, Jack Craig, Tom Craig...

Feb 3, 2024

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, John C. Gaudio, M.D. after a lengthy illness. He was a graduate of King’s College and Hahnemann University. Upon graduation from medical school, he completed an internship at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem and worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Reading. He served as...