All Obituaries

Jane Ann (Pickett) Kaminski of Exeter passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday evening January 12th, 2021 at the Highland Park Senior Living, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Ashley she was the daughter of the late Evan and Mary (Glennon) Pickett.  Jane graduated from Wilkes Barre Township High School in 1947. Prior to marrying the love of her life, Jane worked at Woolworths in Wilkes Barre. However, Jane soon realized her true calling in life was to be a devoted and caring...

Phyllis A. Frushon, 63, of Wyoming, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday January 4, 2021. She passed at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Blandina and Louise Pizano. Phyllis was a graduate of Wyoming Area class of 1976. After graduating, Phyllis worked for B&S Sewing Machines for almost 20 years, the Social Security Administration, and DiscountDance warehouse. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Frushon;...

Isabelle DeLucca, 98, formerly of West Pittston, passed into eternal life on Sunday December 20, 2020 at the Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Exeter. Born in West Pittston, she was the son of the late Albert and Mary Polanski Gai. Prior to her retiring, she had worked in the Lamp Factory Mfg. Co. She was preceded in death by her husband Adolph . Surviving are her son, Adolph , Lebanon, NJ and her sister Corrine Gai, West Pittston. and a sister Paultine Gai. Funeral...

Rosalie A. Olmstead, 81, of Exeter, passed away on Thursday December 10, 2020 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in West Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Carmen and Carmella Cerza Cella. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish at Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston. Prior to her retirement she had worked as a seamstress in the garment industry  She was preceded in death by her husband Paul J. Olmstead in 1994 . Surviving are her daughters Jennifer and Paula,...

Yolanda Redick, 94., of Exeter, passed away on Dec. 9, 2020 at the Highland Manor Nursing Home, Exeter. due to complications from Covid-19.  She lived most of her life in Exeter and West Pittston. Yolanda was a retired hairdresser.  She owned her own salon for many years. Yolanda was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter. She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Adelene Battista Manzi.,  her husband Fred Redick, daughter Paulette Letlow, grandson Aaron...

Janet M. Simonetti, 93, formerly of Exeter, passed away on Wednesday December 9, 2020 at the Gardens at East Mountain , Wilkes-Barre. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eleanor Circelli Bocolo. Mrs. Simonetti was a graduate of Pittston High School and was a member of St. Barbara Parish at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a seamstress in the garment industry. She was preceded in death by her brothers Daniel, Ernest, Thomas...

Joseph G. Steve, Sr., 94, of Exeter, passed away on Tuesday December 8, 2020 at the Allied Hospice Unit, Scranton. Born in Swoyersville, he was the son of the  late John A. and Susan Kender Steve. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force serving his country. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society at the former St. John the Baptist Church, Pittston.  where he also belonged to their bowling league. Mr. Steve was an accomplished...

Myron Vincent Harcharik, 78, formerly of West Wyoming, passed away on Monday Dec. 7, 2020 at the River Run Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kingston. Born in WIlkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Cyril J. and Luicille Suchodolski Harcharik. He was preceded in death by his friend of many years, Dolores Truffarelli in 2017. A Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday at 10am at St. Monica's Parish, 8th St., West WYoming. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery,...

Celia Marie Ginanni Pisaneschi, 95, of Yucaipa, CA, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. Celia was born in Exeter, PA on May 17, 1925, to Ausilio and Angelina Ginanni of Exeter.  Celia graduated from Exeter High School in the class of 1942. After high school, she married Mario Pisaneschi and moved to Akron, NY. She later moved back to Pennsylvania and spent many years in Exeter and West Pittston. In December of 2015, Celia moved to California to live with her...

Ralph Anthony Scafuro of Jenkins Township, formerly of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey passed away on November 30, 2020. He was a loving husband, grandfather, brother, and friend. Ralph was 81 years old. He was a graduate of St Luke's and earned his Bachelor's degree from The University of Dayton.  Ralph was a successful business man and actively supported many charities. Ralph was predeceased by his first wife, Loretta Frio Scafuro.  Ralph loved baseball and was an avid...