All Obituaries

Nancy L. Tighe, 73, of West Pittston, passed into eternal life on Thursday May 14, 2026 at the Embassy of East Mountain Nursing Home, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Estelle Cenzar Vensky. Nancy was a 1971 graduate of Wyoming Area School District and a member of Corpus Christi Parish ( Immaculate Conception Church) West Pittston and their Christian Womens Society. She also attended Barbazon School of Modeling.  Nancy worked at Choices as a ...

George W. Roxby, 86, of Inkerman, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026 with his family by his side. Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late George Henry and Florence Irene White Roxby. He was a graduate of Jenkins Twp. schools and then served his country in the United States Air Force. Preceding him in death were his brotheres, Ray and James ( Murph) Roxby.  Surviving are his wife of 63 years, the former Dorothy Lowes and children: Raynee Roxby, Inkerman, David Roxby, ...

REV. DANIEL LAWRENCE SCHWEBS, O.S.J. Reverend Daniel L. Schwebs, O.S.J. passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, following a lengthy illness at the Nazareth House, Fresno, CA. A native of Garden City, Michigan, he was born on March 2, 1955, the only child of the late Clarence & Lillian (Perlini) Schwebs and a Roman Catholic priest of the Congregation of the Oblates of Saint Joseph. He entered the Oblate Order of the Pennsylvania Province in 1978, receiving a Bachelor's Degree from King's ...

  Antoinette “Nina” (Mleczynski) Quinn, 76, of Pittston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on May 6, 2026. Born on March 31, 1950, Antoinette lived a life centered around family, love, strength, and compassion. Antoinette was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Mleczynski and Julia (Locascio) Mleczynski. Antoinette was a devoted wife, of 34 years, to Alan Quinn of Pittston, and a loving mother to her daughters, Kim (Williams) Natt ...

Elwood Wesley Perry, Jr., 71, of Dupont, passed into eternal life on May 1, 2026 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp., leaving behind a legacy of love, strength and devotion to his family. Elwood was a lifelong resident of West Pittston. He attended Wyoming Area School District and was a self employed truck driver for over 43 years.   Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Elwood W. Perry, Sr. and ...

Nicholas Brea-Solano, went back home with the Angels on April 26, 2026 while he was a patient at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Katherine Nocole Solano Malena and Kelvin Gilberto Brea Collado. Also surviving are his siblings Daniel Lora, Kristine Lora and Kate Brea. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday May 1, 2026 from 4-6pm at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. To send the family an ...

Janilla R. Stark-Gubbiotti, 67, of Plains, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and family, on Friday afternoon, April 17, 2026, in the comfort of her home. Born on October 19th 1958, in Wilkes-Barre, Janilla was the daughter of the late Charles Stark and Rose Gall Stark.   Janilla was a graduate of the former James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, and later found her passion being a beautician in the cosmetology industry. After getting her license, she ...

eanette J. Zengion,91, of Exeter, passed away on Friday April 10, 2026 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospial. Born in Hilldale, Plains Twp., she was the daughter of the late ALbert and Mary Burko Armillei. Jeanette was a  graduate of Plains High School and was a member of Corpus Christi Parish in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter. Prior to her retirement, she had worked in the garment industry as a seamstress making wedding dresses. Preceding her in death were her husband Anthony F. ...

Giampiero "John" Tafani Sr., 76, of Plains, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 27, 2026. John was born and raised in Sassoferrato, Italy, the youngest of three children born to the late Primo and Dominica Giovannini Tafani. He graduated from Scuola Media Statale, Italy, at the age of 14. After graduating from school, John developed his love of woodworking. He came to this country January 1968 at 18 years old to be with his family having no knowledge of the English ...

Elaine B. Warman, 74,of Exeter, passed into eternal life on Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp. Born in Kingston, March 29, 1951,  she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Vanderburg Clisham. Elaine was a 1970 graduate of Wyoming Valley West School DIstrict and went on to graduate from Empire Beauty School when she opened up her own shop. She also had worked as a dialysis technician  at Fresenius Kidney Care, ...