Daniel M. Saporito, 83, of Pittston Twp., passed away Saturday evening June 6, 2026 at Allied Services Hospice Center. Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Martin Saporito and Stella Kuklinski Saporito. He was a graduate of Pittston High School and proudly served in the US Navy. For many years Danny worked as a counselor at the White Haven Center. When not working you can find him hunting, fishing, especially with his grandson, at the casino watching horse racing or p

Nikolas ‘Niko’ Brian Cinquegrani, 28, Pittston, passed away Thursday, June 4th, 2026, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, after complications from a motorcycle accident. Born on January 21, 1998, Niko was the son of Helene Divell Lazarchick and Damian Cinquegrani. Niko was a graduate of Pittston Area class of 2016, where he excelled at sports. He furthered his education at Wilkes University and played on their football team. Niko then decided to pursue a career as a L

Joseph K. Harding, Sr., 87 of Yatesville, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, under the care of the Hospice of the Sacred Heart at Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, where he resided. Born in Plainsville, on February 26, 1939, he was the son of the late Raymond C. Harding and Martha Lutz Harding. He was a graduate of the former Plains Memorial High School, and served in the US Army, stationed at Camp Lucas, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. After being honorably discharged from his milit

Brian Beck, 41, of Tunkhannock passed away at home on June 1, 2026, after an illness. He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Ellen Beck, brother Kevin, Aunt Nancy and John. Preceding him in death are grandparents Henry and Marion Ostrosky, Richard Beck, and Marlene Ewers. He will be greatly missed by his special pals, Lucky and Callie and also several very dear and close friends. There will be no calling hours or services. Burial will be privately held. Arrangements are

Theresa DePasquale McNamara of Exeter passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. She had been a resident at Highland Manor, Exeter. Theresa was born in Pittston on January 21, 1931. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband Thomas McNamara on March 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Giacomo (Jack) and Calogera (Carrie) Augello DePasquale. In addition to her parents and husband, Theresa was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters; Angeline DePasquale, Attorney G

Mary (McGlynn) Blanchard, 87, of Duryea passed away peacefully on May, 28th, 2026 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Mary was born in Avoca on September, 13, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Marley) McGlynn of Avoca. She was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea and a graduate of Duryea High School. She retired from First Financial Group and prior to that worked at Aureus LTD. Her family was her entire world, and her grandchildren wer

Todd Jeffrey Romanczuk, 53, of Sweet Valley and formerly of Duryea, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2026, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Scranton on September 13, 1972, Todd was the son of the late Eileen Romanczuk Walsh and was lovingly raised by Robert and Roseann Erfman. Todd attended Pittston Area High School and spent his working years as a heavy equipment operator. Throughout his career, he was employed by Bejeski Construction, Lin

Robert J. Sentiwany, 88, formerly of White Haven PA, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 30, 2026. Robert, born in Weatherly on April 16, 1938 was the son of the late Rudolph and Mary Baran Sentiwany. He was a graduate of Weatherly High School, attended Bloomsburg University, and proudly served in the U. S. Army. Together with his beloved wife, the late Mary Lou (Holmes) Sentiwany, Robert owned and operated A & A Pro Shop near the Lehigh River for 35 years. Known for his ex

Barbara A. Francis Pisauro, of Moosic, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton. She was born in Taylor and was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Santarsiero) Francis. Barbara was a graduate of Taylor-Moosic High School. In her younger years, she worked in the local banking industry. She married her husband, Frank J. Pisauro, and dedicated her life to raising her family. She enjoyed her many trips to the casino and was

Margaret Frances Hahn Bulford, 92, of Old Forge, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at Oak Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Taylor, where she had resided for the past year. Born in Noxen on March 30, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cleeta (Schenck) Hahn. Margaret was a faithful member of Moosic United Methodist Church in Moosic. Throughout her life, she worked in several local dress factories and in food service, retiring from Valley Vending. Aft

It is with heavy hearts and a lifetime of memories that we share the passing of Butch Shatrowskas, who at 63 has officially claimed the best seat at the great bar in the sky. If you knew Butch, you knew he lived life with the volume turned all the way up. He was the life of every room he walked into, bringing his signature singing, dancing, and booming laugh wherever he went. From a young age, Butch understood the value of hard work. He dedicated himself fully to every task a

Vincent J. Stuccio, DDS, 93, of Laflin, passed away Sunday May 24, 2026 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born in Pittston on December 7, 1932, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Mack Stuccio. Shortly after, the family moved to Plymouth, where Vincent was raised with his two brothers; Dominick and Joseph and two sisters; Marie and Catherine. At the age of 9 he became interested in Country/Western Music, by age 14 he became proficient and began playing pr

George L. Miller, 95, of West Pittston, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Scranton on December 30, 1930, he was the son of the late Nellie Sites Miller and the late George S. Miller. A lifelong resident of West Pittston, George served the community in many ways, including serving as an auditor for eight years and retiring in April after 26 years as Tax Collector for West Pittston. George was a graduate of West Pittsto

Margaret Mary Redington, 78, of West Pittston, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on April 28, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Grace McGovern Wagner. Affectionately known as Peggy, she was a graduate of St. John’s High School, Pittston and received her degree from Wilkes-Barre Business School. Peggy worked at the Boston Store for several years before she left to raise her family. She also worked f

Agnes Rose Lavelle, 92 passed away peacefully at her home in Moosic on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born on December 7, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret McGlynn of West Avoca. Agnes was married to Thomas “Pat” Lavelle on July 23, 1955 and they were the proud parents of 10 Children, 5 Girls and 5 Boys. She was preceded in death by her husband Pat, her daughter Alveretta, and grandchildren John Miles and Caitlin Musto. She also lost her son-in-law Chris

Barbara Frew, 86, of Avoca, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. Born in Lykens, Pennsylvania, on August 20, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Warfield) Lechleitner. Barbara was a faithful member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Duryea. She was a graduate of Porter High School in Tower City and devoted many years of service as a medical secretary for Dr. Gerald Gibbons in Pittston. In addition to her p

Stanley Perkowski, 83, of Kingston, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing, with his loving wife, Joni, by his side. Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Alexander and Eleanor Iwicki Perkowski. He graduated from Coughlin High School and King’s College and proudly served in the United States Air Force. Stanley devoted many years of his professional life to working as an accountant for Unigraphic Color Co

Lynn Ostroski Bennie, 64, of Hanover Township and formerly of Avoca, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Nanticoke. She was born in Avoca on February 23, 1962, and was the daughter of the late Casey and Marie Carlin Ostroski. Lynn was a graduate of Pittston Area High School, Class of 1980. She worked for many years at the Eddie Leon Chocolate Factory in Moosic and was currently employed at Morgan Advanced Materials in Hanover

Kitty Bruce, beloved daughter of Lenny Bruce and Harriett "Honey" Bruce, passed away on May 13, 2026, in Pittston, Pennsylvania, from complications following a surgical procedure. She was 70 years old. On November 7, 1955, Kitty was born into a life that was anything but ordinary — from her very first days she entered a world already in motion, complicated, loud, and very public, shaped by forces larger than most people ever encounter. What is remarkable is not that she survi

James “Bob” Coleman, Jr., 75, of Old Forge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre. Born in Throop on December 23, 1950, he was the son of the late James B. Coleman Sr. and Consetta “Connie” (Talluto) Coleman. Bob was a member of Langcliffe Presbyterian Church in Avoca and a graduate of Throop High School, Class of 1968. He worked for more than 28 years at Haddon Craftsmen in Scranton and later retired from Ironclad