All Obituaries

Helen Ann Sennick, 85, of Exeter, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, at the United Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus, Pittston, with her loving daughters by her side. Born in West Wyoming, she was the daughter of Stanley and Helen Alansky Klocko. Helen had worked as a teacher's aide for the Luzerne County Intermediate Unit, prior to her retirement. Preceding her in death was the love of her life, her husband, Michael, in 2014. Surviving are her daughters, Joann...

Geraldine A. Suriano, 85, of West Wyoming, passed away on Friday November 3, 2023 while she was a resident at Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kingston. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Walter and June Sudnick Miller. Prior to her retirement, Geri had worked at the Mark Data, Pittston. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank L. Suriano on May 10, 1996 and a son Joseph, a daughter, Michelle Cohowitz a granddaughter, Dena Finnerty and a...

Mary F. Pecukonis, 74, of West Wyoming, passed away on October 26, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp. Born in West Wyoming, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Rose Randazzo Morgantini. Mary was a 1967 graduate of Wyoming Area High School. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald P. Pecukonis in 2021. Surviviing are her sons Ronald, Lansdale and Ryan, at home, and a brother Louis Morgantini, West Wyoming. Funeral arrangements are in the care of...

Evo E. Galli, 90, of Exeter, passed away on Monday September 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Exeter, he was the son of the late William and Philomina Cerulli Galli. Evo attended Exeter Schools and and was a member of St. Barbara Parish at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter. He honorably served his country during the Korean War in the United States Navy.He was also a member of the Korean War Veterans of Wyoming Valley and the Veterans of Foreign War Exeter...

Thomas R. Pepe, 83, of Exeter, passed away on Sunday September 24, 2023, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp. Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Thomas and Theresa Garafola Pepe. Tommy was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church and attended Exeter Schools. He was self-employed as the owner of the Cynthia Sue Fashions in the garment industry. After selling his business, he worked for the Wyoming Area School District. Preceding him in death was his beloved wife,...

Molly ( Mary) L. Zelinski, 80, of Pittston, entered into eternal life on Tuesday September 19, 2023 while in the care of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Plains, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Bradigan Brannon. Molly was a 1960 graduate of  Jenkins Twp. Schools and then went on to Wilkes-Barre Business College. She had worked as a nurses aid at the former Valley Crest Nursing Home, Plains Twp. for 27 years. Preceding her in death were her siblings, Francis,...

David A. Voda, 80, of Duryea, entered into eternal life on Monday September 11, 2023 at the Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Tocheny Voda. David was a member of St. Barbara Parish at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter. He was a graduate of Exeter High School and Kings College with a degree in criminal justice. David then served his country in  the United States Air Force as an Airman 1st Class. He had served as an...

Rena A. O'Dell, 89, of West Pittston, passed away on Monday September 4, 2023 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late August and Julia Catani Bocci. Rena was a graduate of West Pittston High School and had retired from the Bell Telephone Co. as a supervisor.  Most recently, she worked part time at DeMinico Chiropractic, Pittston. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville. Preceding her in...

Jeanette M. Gich, 91, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Thursday August 24, 2023 at the Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Exeter. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the youngest of 13 born to Riccardo and Ursalina Dominick Pendolphi. She was a graduate of Plains High School and the Bradford Beauty Academy in 1964. Jeanette had worked as a hairdresser and later on in the garment industry, where she belonged to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Preceding her in...

Douglas George Skene, 58, formerly of Pittston, passed away on Wednesday August 16, 2023, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Born in Mineola, New York he was the second son of Harry and Inge Skene. He graduated from Carle Place High School in Carle Place, NY where he played baseball and attended general studies. After graduating he joined the Electrical Union, Local 3 where he enjoyed a career as an electrician until his health began to fail.  He was preceded in death...