William Wilkes

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a wellknown and respected resident of WilkesBarres Brookside neighborhood a beloved brother uncle brotherinlaw pop and cherished public servant. Mr. Thomas E. Kosciolek 79 entered into eternal life the morning of Saturday June 10th while in the care...

William Edward Pearson, age 79, of Boomer, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Atrium Health-Winston Salem. He was born January 20, 1946, in Wilkes County to Junior Edgar and Lora Belle Williams Pearson. He was an active member of Boomer Advent Christian Church and lov...

Sara Jane Neely Whittington was born September 19, 1956. The Lord called her home on January 2, 2026, while at Forsyth Medical Center. Sara graduated from Wilkes Central High School class of 1975.Jane as she was known by most was a member of First Baptist Church from an early age, she was a member o...

Fred was born in WilkesBarre on March 6 1939 to the late Frederick and Elizabeth Finn Gribble. He graduated from GAR High School and worked for over 40 years in the produce department at Acme. He then drove for Luzerne County Transportation Authority for more than 10 years. He was a member of Shaver...

Barbara Perey 91 of Berwick passed away at home on January 5 2026. She was born August 22 1934 in Manchester New Hampshire a daughter of the late Walter P. and Eleanor Duncan Brockway. Barbara graduated from Northfield Academy Mass and Wilkes College with her teachers degree. She worked as a High Sc...

Bill was born February 1946 in Bloomington Illinois to Mr. Walter J. Wilkes of Biloxi Mississippi and Mrs. Audrey Genders Wilkes of Bloomington Illinois. He is survived by his wife Dolores De Jesus Wilkes of 26 years his children Wade and wife Jennifer Jonathan and wife Elisabeth Kristin and husband...

Dr. Thomas Nathan Decker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and physician passed away of cardiac complications at his home in the arms of his loving wife and soulmate, Vicki, on January 2nd, 2026, at age 77.Dr. Decker was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to the late Emma Decker, a first gener...

Born in Swoyersville PA on July 31 1948 he was the son of the late John and Concetta Iorio Piazza. A proud 1966 graduate of Swoyersville High School Augie was a famous athlete on the grid iron and baseball field. He was known for beating Pittston Area 76 on Thanksgiving Day in 1966 by blocking the e...

Felice Salsburg 92 of WilkesBarre passed away on Sunday August 3rd after a long battle with Parkinsons disease. Born in New York City Felice was the daughter of the late William and Katherine Oxman of New York and North Miami Beach Florida. As a young woman growing up in New York Felice was both bea...

Riva Kernis Lubin of Boynton Beach FL a beloved wife mother sister aunt grandmother and greatgrandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by both her daughters at the age of 89 on Friday evening October 24 2025. Born in Weissport PA she was the daughter of the late Herman and Anna Kernis a graduate...

Rochelle Shelly Phyllis Smulowitz 89 beloved wife mother grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on October 31 2025 at her home in Naples FL. Born in Scranton Pennsylvania on May 15 1936 Shelly was the daughter of Stella and Lester Nathan and the older sister of Judy Nathan Meer. Sh...

Gloria Jean Buzzard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Wilkes Medical Center, at the age of 78.Gloria was born on July 1, 1947, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to the late William Cartwright and Urata Miller Cartwright. She was a w...

MRS. MYRTLE CLAIRE NEWMAN CONLEY age 90 of Rhine GA passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday December 31 2025 at her residence. MRS. MYRTLE CLAIRE NEWMAN CONLEY age 90 of Rhine GA passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday December 31 2025 at her residence...

Helen Jean Ellis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday December 12th 2025 leaving behind a lifetime of love and memories that will stand the test of time. Born to James Abner Wood and Lillie Wood on September 13th1940 she was the youngest of three children. She was a graduate of Corner High ...