All Obituaries

Josephine Frances ( Polak) Del Priore, 102, of the Village at Greenbriar, Dallas, passed away peacefully Sunday May 28, 2023 at the Meadows Nursing Center. Born in Plymouth on March 10. 1921, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna ( Godek) Polak. She was a 1938 graduate of Plymouth High School; a World War II machinist at the Cadillac Motor Company in Detroit; and co-owner , along with her husband Jimmy, of Grico's Restaurant, Exeter.  A devout Catholic, she was a...

Catherine Ann Vavrek, 72, of Harding, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday May 26, 2023 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Eleanor McDonnell Cometa. Cathy was a 1969 graduate of Wyoming Area School District and had worked as a nurses aide and a bank teller at the former West Side Bank and First National Bank. She is survived by her husband Andrew Vavrek and children: Sandra (...

Jacqueline L. Anselmi, 77, formerly of Exeter, passed away on May 24, 2023 in Trinity, Florida with her husband Ray by her side. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Nancy Vance Ludwig. Jackie was a 1964 graduate of Wyoming Memorial High School. She was the matriarch of the family, lighting up the room whenever she entered and brought everything to life. She was a great animal lover, rescuing many kinds of animals and giving them a safe home. Early on she...

Jean R. Zavacki, 70, of Exeter, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 21, 2023 at the Geisinger CMC Hospital, Scranton. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Doris Ardoline Rostock. Jean was a 1970 graduate of Wyoming Area School District and received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary education and Spanish from Wilkes University. She had worked as an exceptional teacher for 35 years. She was a constant communicant at church at St. Anthony of Padua Church...

Ellen L. Doyle, 79, of Kingston, passed away following a brief illness Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Gardens at East Mountain, Plains Twp., with her loving family by her side. Born February 11, 1944 in New Orleans, La and raised in Pittston, Pa., she was a daughter of the late J. Ralph and Eleanor Miller Doyle. She was a 1961 graduate of St. John's High School, Pittston and a 1964 graduate of Pittston Hospital School of Nursing.  Prior to retiring, Ellen was employed as a registered...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Irene (Rena) Zelinski, a beloved mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother.  Irene passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on Mother's Day at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. We are forever grateful for her longevity and clarity until her death. Irene was the daughter of Italian Immigrants, born June 26, 1925, to Luigi and Mariana Angeli Cataluffi. She was born, raised, and resided on East...

Lisa A. Musto, 54, of Pittston passed away on Monday May 8, 2023 at her home with her mom by her side. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Joan Andrews Musto and  the late Charles Musto. Lisa was a graduate of Pittston Area High School  and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church ( St. Barbara Parish), Exeter. She had previously worked for Price Chopper Grocery Stores. Proceeding her in death were her maternal and paternal grandparents and an uncle George...

John  ( Rico) M. Mattie, 66, passed away on Tuesday April 25, 2023 at the Hampton House Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Hanover Twp. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late John M. and Anna Fetchko Mattie. John was a 1974 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and had worked in the construction industry most of his life. Surviving are his spouse Cindy Haas Mattie and children, Lauren Mattie, Kingston,  Nicole ( Ronald) Scavone, Harveys Lake, Travis Mattie, Wyoming; Sisters,...

Anna Marie R. Shedlock, 94, of West Pittston, passed away on Saturday, April 22,2023, at the Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Exeter, surrounded by her family. Born in Exeter on June 18, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Felice and Anna Mazzarella Barletta. Anna Marie was a graduate of Exeter High School.  She was employed by Consolidated Cigar and later graduated from Jerrytone Beauty School. For a while she operated a beauty shop...

Mark P. McCrea, 63, of Pittston, passed away on April 19, 2023 at the Abington Manor Nursing Home, Clarks Summit. Born in Kearny, New Jersey, he was the son of the late James and Claire Martin McCrea. Mark was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Gulf War era. He was preceded in death by his brothers Gerard in 2020 and James McCrea and a sister Marie McIntosh. Surviving are his sisters Lory Loreto, Pittston and Susan ( Adam) Barletta, Clarks Summit and a sister in law Aileen McCrea,...