All Obituaries

Johanna C. Stachyra, 86, of Exeter, passed away on April 15, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Duryea, January 15, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Kolesar Waszkiewicz. She was a graduate of Exeter High School. Johanna had worked for the Consolidated Cigar Co., West Pittston, Star Stitching, Exeter and retired from Pride Furniture, Exeter. Johanna enjoyed gardening, and canning her own vegetables, baking and cooking big meal for her family...

Laurie Ann Santine, 55, of Wilson St., Exeter passed away on April 8, 2024 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Benedic,Sr. and Shirley Vasil Santine. She was a graduate of Wyoming Area School District and then went to cosmetology school and became a beautician. Surviving are her children, Angelia Sampino ( Edward Wasko) and Jude  Satkowski and his partner Emily. Grandchildren Mya Wasko and Draco and Jude...

Chester D. Newhart, 90, of West Pittston, passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Plains Twp. Born in Exeter, he was the son of the late Chester and Grace Newhart.   Chester served his country honorably in the US Air Force.   Upon discharge from the Air Force he obtained his business degree from Lackawanna College and worked for Dunn and Bradstreet. He later founded and operated Newhart Insurance Agency in West...

Jerome H. Fischer, 100, of Bensalem, Pa. passed away on Sunday March 24, 2024 at the Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Exeter. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Abraham and Anna Fischer. Jerome was a U.S. veteran  of World War II having served his entire career in the U. S. Coast Guard. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, the former Susanne Eng and children, Phillip Fischer, Anne Lehman, Lori Fischer and Traci Fischer along with 10...

John Fumanti, 70, of West Wyoming passed away on Friday March 22, 2024 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp., with his loving family by his side. Born in Hilldale section of Plains Twp., he was the son of Blanche Peloso Fumanti and the late Anthony Fumanti. John was a 1972 graduate of Wyoming Area School District and went on to graduate from Penn College with a civil engineering degree. He was employed by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 5...

Sandra L. McNeil, 67, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2024 at the Birchwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Dolores Keating Modlesky. Sandra was a 1975 graduate of Wyoming Area School District. She was preceded in death by her brother Edward. Surviving are her son Thomas J. (TJ) McNeil and his wife Stephanie, Exeter. siblings, Mark ( Sandra) Modlesky, Colleen ( William ) Coleman, and Rosemary Cegelka. Funeral arrangements...

Elizabeth  ( Betty) Hughes, 90. of West Pittston, passed away on Thursday March 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Exeter, she was the daughter of the late George, Sr. and Mary Blashock Marstell. Betty was a homemaker most of her life married life. She was a communicant of Corpus Christi Parish in Immaculate Conception Church, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. Preceding her in death were her husband Theodore in 2012 and brothers George and Joseph Marstell,...

Elizabeth ( Betty) Hughes, 90, of West Pittston, passed away on Thursday March 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.  

Edward J. Wodnicki, 82, of West Pittston, passed away on March 11, 2024 at his home. Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late John and Nellie Jaskowiec Wodnicki. Edward graduated from Mayfield High School and then served his country in the United States Marines. He retired from Suckle Corp. as a welder. Ed served as a Eucharist minister and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his brother Carl. and great niece Madison Surviving are his sister...

Caroline Marie Simmons Kudasik, beloved mother, daughter, and wife passed away peacefully on March 3rd at the age of 59 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. Born on March 1st, 1965 in Pittston, Caroline was the cherished daughter of Peter & Angeline Donnora and the late John Simmons. She grew up in West Pittston where she developed her kind-hearted nature and unwavering dedication to her family and community. Throughout her life, Caroline was known for...