All Obituaries

     Carol A. (Kuren) Oliver, 73, a resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed into Eternal Life late Thursday evening in the care of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, following a recent illness.      Born July 22, 1945 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter to the late Francis and Frances (Tomasko) Kuren.  Educated in the city schools, she attended G.A. R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre.      She previously...

     Mr. Richard (Dick) Lyons, 82, a resident of North Wilkes-Barre, entered into Eternal Life peacefully Monday afternoon in the comfort of his residence and surrounded by his beloved family following a lingering illness.      Born May 30, 1936 in Kingston Township, he was a son to the late Willard E. Lyons and Ruth (Sickler) Lyons-Egroff.  He was educated in the Kingston schools, later graduating from the James M. Coughlin High School,...

     Mr. Andrew J. “Butch” Hvozdovic, a well-known and well-respected lifelong resident of the North End section of the city, passed into Eternal Life early Wednesday morning in the care of the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, following a recent illness.      Born March 25, 1934 in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son to the late Andrew A. and Anna (Koval) Hvozdovic.  Educated in the city schools, he was a graduate of the  former Sacred...

     Miss Nancy Patsko, 75, formerly of Kent Lane, Wilkes-Barre and more recently a resident of Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke, passed into Glory Saturday evening as an emergency patient in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.      Born August 6, 1942 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Minnick) Patsko.       Educated in the city schools, she was a member of the 1960 graduating...

     Mrs. Patricia (Kessler) McCarthy, 79, a prominent resident of the Heights section of the city and wife of former Wilkes-Barre City Councilman James J.F. McCarthy, passed into Eternal Life early Thursday morning, surrounded by her beloved family in the comfort of her residence following a lingering illness.      Born September 9, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter to the late Harry and Thelma (Pritchard) Kessler.  Educated in the city...

      Mr. Wayne A. Davis, 77, a resident of Wilkes-Barre and Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16th with his wife, Barbara at his side in Land O Lakes, Florida following a recent illness.      Born January 6, 1941 in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son to the late John Owen Davis and Charlotte (Roberts) Davis.  Educated in the city schools, Wayne was a member of the 1958 graduating class of the E.L. Meyers High School,...

     Mr. Norman J. Magda, 72, a resident of Ashley, passed into eternal life unexpectedly at his residence early Monday morning.      Born October 19, 1945 in Kingston, he was a son of the late Joseph A. and Julia (Ontko) Magda.  Educated in the city schools, he was a graduate of the former Saint Nicholas High School, class of 1963.  He later furthered his education towards his vocation by attending both the Luzerne County Community College,...

     Mrs. Marie (Brinzo) Gaydos, 92, a resident of Hanover Township, passed into Eternal Life Saturday afternoon in the care of HCR Manor Care, Hampton House campus following a recent illness.      Born October 14, 1925 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Katherine (Piech) Brinzo.  Educated in the Hanover schools, she was a member of the 1942 graduating class of the former Hanover High School.      If...

 Mr. Raymond Joseph Washicosky, 78, a resident of Trucksville, passed into Eternal Life early Friday morning in the care of the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following a recent illness.      Born February 9, 1940 in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son to the late Joseph and Anna (Mihoch) Washicosky.  Educated in the local schools, Raymond was a member of the 1957graduating class of the former Plains High School.       Following his education, Mr....

     Mr. Thomas G. "Chippy" Iskra Sr., 74, a lifelong resident of the North End section of the city passed into Eternal Life Wednesday evening in the comfort of his home surrounded by his beloved family.      Born on September 21, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son to the late Stephen and Julia (Mizenko) Iskra.      Educated in the city schools, he was a member of the 1961 graduating class of the James M. Coughlin High...