Marvin O. Baer passed away on Saturday afternoon, March 7, 2026 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Arrangements are being finalized.

Carol J. Bonham, of Benton, passed away at home on February 20, 2026. Born in Bloomsburg, August 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Rittner and Letha LeValley and was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Bonham and son Tommy Bonham.   She was survived by her son, Duane Bonham; grandchildren: Mendy, Jamie, Amanda, Bobbie and husband John, Damon and wife Lauren, James and wife April, and Travis and wife Sarah; great grandchildren:  Jeremy, Frankie, Jesse, Jacob, ...

Marion May Davenport Cragle passed away on January 7, 2026, she was 93, Marion was born May 2,1932 in her parent’s home in Shickshinny, PA. Marion then married. She lived in San Diego which she became fond of. Then, she moved and lived in New York, had three boys and spent 43 years there. She worked as a seamstress at Stromberg and Carlson. Marion spent lots of time at her 3 boys’ events. She worked at Victor Central School as a cook. Later, she moved back to Pennsylvania where ...

William C. Trusko, 82, of Hunlock Creek, passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2026. Born in Kingston on December 30, 1943, William was the son of the late William Trusko and Mary Yasenchak. William was a graduate of Kingston High School and went on to build a dedicated career as a water technician with Pennsylvania American Water. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he also coached Pop Warner football. A true outdoorsman, William was an avid hunter, ...

Melvin Whitmire, of Hunlock Creek, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at Allied Hospice on Meade Street. He was born on April 6, 1940, in Wilkes-Barre, and was the son of the late Robert and Goldie Stackhouse. Melvin was a graduate of Harter High School and spent many years as a dedicated worker. He was employed by American Tobacco, later by Triangle Shoes, and ultimately retired from Leslie Fay. In his free time, Melvin enjoyed bowling and spending time outdoors, especially ...

Amelia Ann Biller, 48, of Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.  Born in Camp Hill, PA, she was the daughter of Louise A. Johnson of Hunlock Creek, PA and William G. McElwee Jr. of Reading, PA.  Amelia was a graduate of Northwest Area High School and worked as a Policy Services Associate in the Insurance Industry. Outside of work, Amelia embraced the simple joys that made life beautiful. She loved spending peaceful days at the ...

Penelope I. Vahey, of Hanover Township, formerly of Benton, passed away onSaturday, December 6, 2025, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Florence Roman and was a graduate of West Catholic Girls of Philadelphia High School and earned her Associate Degree from LCCC.  She worked as a resident advisor for Red Rock Job Corps, prior to retirement and was a member of Shickshinny American Legion Auxiliary.     In ...

Bradley Allen Mott, 78, formerly of Shickshinny, passed away on November 26, 2025.  Born in Timnath Colorado, to the late Jay and Eda Mott, he was a 1965 graduate of Northwest High School.  Brad enjoyed nature, motorcycles, hunting, football and animals, especially his dogs.  His high school yearbook described him as an avid sportsman.   Surviving are sister Karen and brother in law Bill; brother Dana and sister in law Betsy; brother Rick; ...

Joan M. (Patton) Hoffman With profound love and reverence, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Joan M. (Patton) Hoffman, who went on to be with the Lord on November 12, 2025, at the age of 93.   Born on January 17, 1932, in Larksville, PA, Joan was the daughter of the late Robert and Rose (McGill) Patton.  Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward F. Hoffman, with whom she shared 44 years of ...

Betty Lois Rood Knorr
 March 6, 1930 – October 1, 2025 Betty Lois Rood Knorr, 95, of Kingston, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 6, 1930, to the late Alfred Martin and Helen Dale Rood, Betty met the love of her life, Robert Knorr, in 1949. They married later that year, beginning a 75-year relationship filled with love and devotion. Together, they raised two daughters, Dale and Donna. Betty worked ...