All Obituaries

Charles J. Free, 92, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 8, 2026, with his family by his side. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Anna Mamrosh Free. Charles was a member of St. Monica's Parish, West Wyoming and, while he had lived in Jersey, he graduated from Jersy City State College earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and went on to earn his Master’s Degree. A proud veteran, Charles honorably served his country with ...

Dennis J. Korba, 73, of Exeter was suddenly stricken ill Saturday January 31st while shopping at Walmart. He was pronounced dead at the emergency room of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp. born on August 29, 1952, in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna Tarapchak Korba of Beaver Meadows.  Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was a sister Donna Trimmer. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Sharon Hammond- Rivena Korba., his ...

Louis A. Marino, Jr., 85,  formerly of West Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2026 at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas surrounded by his loving family.  Born in West Wyoming, he was the son of the late Louis A., Sr. and Christine Turkson Marino. Mr. Marino was a graduate of West Wyoming High School and went on to work for the union as a carpenter.  Louis was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed riding quads, traveling cross country and ...

Lori E. Wright, 69, of Exeter; passed away at home in hospice care on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born March 21, 1956, in Bloomsburg, PA, a a daughter of the late Ken and Karlene (Lemon) Wright.  Throughout her younger years, Lori attended Central Columbia Area Schools, and later graduated from Central Columbia High School in 1974. Lori enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors:  hiking, camping, canoeing, and travel in general. Survivors include her precious Thumbelina, ...

Catherine (Kate) R. DeAngelo, 87, Exeter, passed away on Thursday January 8, 2026 at the United Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus, Pittston, with her family by her side.  Born on October 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Kunec Vasil. Kate was a graduate of Exeter High School. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church (Corpus Christi Parish), Exeter, where she devoted many years as an active member practicing her faith.  She was preceded ...

Carmella P. (Orlando) Locascio, 96, formerly of West Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday January 7, 2026 at Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Exeter.  Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Marion Noto Orlando.  Carmella was a lifelong resident of West Wyoming, a graduate of West Wyoming High School and a member of St. Monica's Parish, West Wyoming.  As anyone who ever knew her knows, she was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan all her ...

William F. Luvender, 75, of Tunkhannock, passed into eternal life on Saturday January 3, 2026 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late William R. and Stella Novobilski Luvender. William was a 1968 graduate of Pittston Area High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from Wilkes University. He had been employed by the Pa. Department of Agriculture as a food inspector and was very proud to work for the Pa. Dept. of ...

Joseph L. Salerno, 83, of Exeter, passed into eternal life on Monday December 29, 2025 at his home. Born in Bridgeport, Ct., he was the son of the late Vito and Anna Mihalko Salerno. Mr. Salerno was a 1960 graduate of Exeter High School and went on to study at Wilkes College earning an Associate Degree. Prior to his retirement, he had worked as a systems analyst for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Joseph was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church ( Corpus Christi Parish) and after ...

Donald Kacsmar, 79, of Hughestown, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Allied Services Hospice, Meade St., Wilkes-Barre. Born in Taylor, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Dougirda Kacsmar. Mr. Kacsmar was a 1964 graduate of Exeter High School and went on to serve his country in the United State Army during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he had worked for the Owens- Illinois Techniglass as a manager. He was an avid hunter and a Penn State Fan. Preceding ...

Frances A. Tompkins, 88, passed away on December 25, 2025 while she was a guest at the River Street Manor, WIlkes-Barre. Born in Duryea, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Cecilia Gregorick Ryzner. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Tompkins and a sister Theresa Luder. Surviving are her nieces: Sandra and Gary Hanczyc, Harding, Doreen Luder, Wilkes-Barre, and Christine and Robert Atwell, Pennsdale, great nieces and great nephews and great great nieces and ...