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11/23/2025

Daniel Wasielewski
November 22, 2025

Daniel Wasielewski, 82, of Wapwallopen passed away Saturday November 22, 2025. He was born February 24, 1943 in Pittston to the late Daniel and Nancy Lombardo Wasielewski. Daniel attended Pittston High School and worked as a welder at Foster Wheeler prior to his retirement. He enjoyed tinkering, gardening and Thursday afternoon bowling league at Chacko’s in Wilkes-Barre, but nothing was more important to him than his family. Family and friends will always remember him as the favorite brother, uncle, pop-pop, friend, etc. who you could always count on to fix a computer, save a buck or tell a joke he had up his sleeve. Maybe even literally! He played a mean game of cards and somehow always made his bid in pitch, even when dealt a lousy hand. In typical fashion, he won the last game he played. He will forever sing, “We are the champions!” while awaiting his card partners to catch up with him someday…mustard!

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Alan Wasielewski, and brother, Dominick Wasielewski.

He is survived by the love of his life, Patricia Fino Wasielewski, sons, Daniel Wasielewski & Mark Curry, daughters, Lisa Unvarsky & Jill Jones, siblings, Richard Wasielewski, Jeanette Smith & Nancy Lee Whitecavage, grandchildren, AJ, Daniel, Joshua, Cassandra, Kelly, Anthony, Kayla, Bryce & Molly, along with multiple beloved nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.

A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday November 26, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home 89 Park Ave. Wilkes-Barre.

Online condolences can be made by visiting Daniel’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com

11/19/2025

Larna D. Hoyt
1942 – 2025

Larna D. Hoyt, daughter of the late Forest and V. Irene Park Hoyt entered eternal life on November 17, 2025, at the Edenbrook Hampton House in Hanover Twp.

She was a 1960 graduate of GAR High School and a graduate of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing in 1963. She received her B.S. in Nursing from Wilkes University in 1967 and later her master’s degree in education. Larna was employed as a faculty member of the Nesbitt Hospital School of Nursing and later employed as a nurse for the Wilkes-Barre Area School District retiring in 1996.

She is survived by her daughter Tamara Lea Hoyt of Larksville.

Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent by visiting Larna’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.

Funeral services have been entrusted to the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

11/19/2025

Warren G. Po***ck
November 17, 2025

Warren G. Po***ck, 83, of Plains Township, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Embassy of East Mountain, Plains Township.

He was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Warren Po***ck and Eleanor Niedjaco Barber.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Geraldine “Geri” Soboleski Po***ck and by his son, Michael. He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Warren is survived by his children, Warren Po***ck and his wife, Karen, Exeter, Christine Ford and Stephen Shipierski, Nanticoke, and Donna Scoble and her husband, Gordon, Kingston; and by his grandchildren; great grandchildren; and by his brothers and sisters.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Condolences may be sent by visiting Warren’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

11/19/2025

Ann Uhle
November 17, 2025

Ann Uhle, 93, of Wilkes-Barre passed away Monday November 17, 2025, at River View Nursing and Rehab, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Wilkes-Barre the daughter of the late John and Anna Smijon McGlynn. Ann graduated from G.A.R. High School, 2nd in her class. She was an office supervisor for PA State Disability Office, Wilkes-Barre prior to retirement. Ann was a member of St. John the Baptist Parish, Larksville.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Uhle, brother, Edward McGlynn, and sister, Eleanor Thomas.
Survived by son, David Uhle and his wife Suzann, Wilkes-Barre, daughter, Janice Petlock and her Husband Thomas, Larksville, grandchildren, Juli Reese and her husband Bruce, Kati Mahlmann and her husband Matthew, Thomas Petlock, Jarad Uhle, great grandchildren, Aubrey, Alex, Ajay, Alynn, Johanna, and Rita.
The entire family would like to thank the staff and aides at River View for their care and compassion that she received.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday November 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church 126 Nesbitt St., Larksville with Rev. Gerald J. Gurka officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10: 00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the church prior to Mass.
In lieu of flowers donations to Meals On Wheels of Wyoming Valley, 190 S. Sprague Ave. Kingston 18704 would be appreciated.
Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Bear Creek.
Online condolences can be made by visiting Ann’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

11/14/2025

Linda Wint Cross
April 10, 1950 – November 12, 2025
Linda Wint Cross, 75, of Millsboro, Delaware, formerly of Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas, entered into eternal life on November 12, 2025, surrounded by love at Delaware Hospice in Milford, DE.
Born on April 10, 1950, Linda was the daughter of the late Walter E. Wint Sr. and C. Dorothy (Martin) Wint. A 1968 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School in Wilkes-Barre, she went on to attend Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke and later earned both her real estate and life insurance licenses.
Throughout her career, Linda worked as a dental assistant and office manager for Dr. Frank L. Boris III, and later as a customer service representative for Nabisco Foods, Inc. She retired as the community relations director for New Seasons at Tiffany Court Assisted Living Community in Kingston, PA, where she was known for her compassion and dedication to residents and families alike.
Linda’s loving and caring spirit was evident in all she did. She loved cooking, baking, crafting, cruising and traveling with her husband, Jim. Known fondly as the “queen of bargain shopping,” Linda had an eye for a deal and a heart for giving. She was a caretaker to many throughout her lifetime.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Captain Walter E. Wint, Jr., USMC.
She is survived by her devoted husband, James Cross, of Millsboro, DE; loving daughters Erin (Tomolonis) Lanning and husband Gary of Shavertown, and Aubrey Centak and husband Scott of Jim Thorpe; siblings Sheila Featherstone and husband Jay of Berlin, MD; Lieutenant Colonel Robert M. Wint, USMC (Ret.) and wife Susan of Charlotte, NC; and Kenneth Wint and wife Heather of Palm Harbor, FL; along with several nieces and nephews.
She will be deeply missed by her cherished grandchildren Robert, Michael, Jesse, and Jakeb Tomolonis, Keilan and Aidan Verdekal, , and great-grandson Grayson Tomolonis.
Also surviving are sister-in-law, Judy Cross of Colorado Springs, CO, stepchildren James Cross and wife Sara, Kathleen Caganek and husband Joseph, and step granddaughter, Kya Cross and all of Binghamton, NY.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Parish, Wilkes-Barre. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. A private interment will take place at St. Mary’s Church of the Maternity Cemetery, West Wyoming, at a later date.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Delaware Hospice, with special thanks to Linda’s home hospice nurse, Tracey, whose care and empathy went above and beyond.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Linda’s memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.ngjfuneral.com.

11/13/2025

Antoinette Saraka
November 11, 2025

Antoinette ‘Toni’ Sararka, 93, a resident of Legend of Allentown Assisted Living in Macungie, passed away on November 11, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentown.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Errico and Catherine DeGuglielmo Zampetti. Toni was a 1950 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School. In her earlier years, she was employed by Sirkin Dry Goods, and the Social Security Administration in Wilkes-Barre. She later worked for Com Com, a division of Haddon Craftsman in Allentown.

Toni was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Orefield, where she was active with its Women’s Guild.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John ‘Larry’ Saraka in 2021. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Zampetti and infant brother, Anthony Zampetti.

Toni is survived by her son, Larry Saraka and his wife, Karen, Lusby, MD; and by her granddaughters, Lauren Saraka and her fiancé, Corbin Hoenicke, Erin VanDuzer and her husband, Mike, and Kasey Dunphy and her husband, Nick; great grandchildren, Madison and Trey VanDuzer and Cassian and Tegan Dunphy; sister, Helen Amendola; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11 am from the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Rev. John J. Chmil, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Swoyersville, will officiate. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.

A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service on Monday from 10am to 11am at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Antoinette’s memory to the Sisters of Christian Charity, 350 Bernardsville Road, Mendham, NJ 07945 or to the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank, 417 N. 14th Street, Allentown, PA 18102.

Condolences may be sent by visiting Antoinette’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.

11/11/2025

Eleanor Zbegner
November 9, 2025

Eleanor Zbegner, 92, of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at her home.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre Township, a daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Hresko Sipos. Eleanor attended Wilkes-Barre Township Schools.

Eleanor was a loving and kind person, who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, and aunt. She was a devout Catholic and member of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Wilkes-Barre.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Zbegner in 1987 and by her son, Thomas Zbegner. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ann Gola and by her brothers, Joseph and John Sipos.

Eleanor is survived by her children, Frank Zbegner and his wife, Marian, Mark Zbegner, Theresa Capral and her husband, John, Bernadine Zbegner and Carol Zbegner; sister, Bernadine Naugle; and by her nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:30 am in Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Those attending the Mass are asked to go directly to the Church on Friday. Private interment will be in St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Dallas.

Condolences may be sent by visiting Eleanor’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

11/08/2025

Lena A. Michael
November 8, 2025

Lena A. Michael, 86, of Wilkes-Barre entered eternal rest on Saturday November 8, 2025. She was born in Wilkes-Barre to the late John A. and Nora Sessin Michael. Lena graduated from G.A.R. High School and worked in the Human Resource Department at Mercy Hospital prior to retirement. She was a member of St. Anthony & St. George Maronite Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre and their Altar Rosary Society, St. Sharbel Society, and St. Theresa Sodality.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Anthony, Francis “Yogi”, and John Michael and sister-in-law, Geraldine Michael.
Lena is survived by her sisters-in-law, Michell Michael, Ohio, Marie Michael, Wilkes-Barre, nephew, Fr. David Michael, nieces, Renee Andrews, Christina Nordmark, Janna Levandowski, and Ellen Meehan, great nieces, Teri Andrews, Samantha Uhrig, Marie Andrews, Nora Levandowski, great nephews, Isaac Levandowski, Kurtis Nordmark, William Andrews, Michael Andrews, Everett Meehan, Ripken Levandowski, great great nephew, Caleb Uhrig, and multiple cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday November 13, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. from Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave. Wilkes-Barre, a Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday November 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. from St. Anthony St George Maronite Catholic Church, 311 Park Ave. Wilkes-Barre.
Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp.
A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday November 12, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave. Wilkes-Barre.
The family would like to thank the staff at River View Nursing & Rehab Center, Aspen Wing for the loving care that Lena received while residing there.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Anthony St George Maronite Catholic Church, 311 Park Ave. Wilkes-Barre
Online condolences can be made by visiting Lena’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com

11/07/2025

Rose M. Heck
November 6, 2025

Rose M. Heck, 88, formerly of Wilkes-Barre and Mountain Top, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the River View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Plains Township.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Barbara Kaiser Dress. Rose was a 1955 graduate of St. Nicholas High School in Wilkes-Barre. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a unit secretary at Mercy Hospital and Little Flower Manor in Wilkes-Barre. She was also employed by the Bell Telephone Company.

Rose was a long-time parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysius Church, Wilkes-Barre. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, who will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Heck Sr. in 2000; son in law; Ronald Poharski; sisters; Frances Jacobs, Dolores Wallace and Rita Martin; and brothers; Lawrence, Bernard, Gerard, William, Charles and James Dress.

Rose is survived by her children, Robert W. Heck Jr., and his wife, Tina, Drums, Ronald Heck and his wife, Brenda, Nanticoke, Richard Heck and his wife, Sheila, Plains Township and Renee M. Poharski, North Augusta, SC; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jean Dress; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 9:30am from the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00am in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysius Church, Barney and Division Street, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation and to thank the staff at River View Rehabilitation Center and Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their compassionate care they provided to Rose over the years.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 Ed Preate Drive, Suite 108, Moosic PA, 18507.

Condolences may be sent by visiting Rose’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.

11/05/2025

Theresa M. Peterson
November 3, 2025

Theresa M. Peterson, 89, a resident of the Parsons Section of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Monday. November 3, 2025, at Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing, Wilkes-Barre.

Theresa was born in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late John and Anna Buydos Sosik. She was a 1953 graduate of Hanover Township High School and she attended Marywood College.

Surviving is her husband, Charles J. Peterson Jr. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, George Miller, Barbara Pitoniak and her husband, Richard, Jessup; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, John Sosik; nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Janice Griffin.

In February of 2002, she retired from the Wilkes-Barre Data Operations Center, where she had been employed for 28 years. Prior to that, she worked for the Head Start Program in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District for 6 years.

Theresa was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church in Plains Township.

Among her favorite activities were camping and fishing in the upper New York State area, with her husband and family. Theresa enjoyed baking and preparing Italian foods for her family.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11 am from the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Her Pastor, Rev. Jack Lambert, will officiate. Private interment will be in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 prior to the service from 10 – 11 am at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be sent by visiting Theresa’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.

11/05/2025

Laurie K. Sarkowski
November 4, 2025

Laurie K. Sarkowski, 87, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 4, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1938, in Danby Vermont to the late Phlinda Keyes Hunt and Lawrence Keyes, stepfather Stewart Hunt. She was partnered with John Throop for over 50 years.

Laurie was a long time employee with Offset Paperback, Dallas PA prior to retirement in 2017.

Preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters, Bernice, Katherine and Dorothy as well as a daughter, Michelle Stilp.

In addition to her partner, John Throop of Wilkes Barre, she is survived by son Mitchell Sarkowski (Michele) of Cumbola; daughter Christine Irvin of Lancaster; son Jeffrey Sarkowski (Nancy) of Nanticoke; son John Throop Jr. (Christopher Kushnir) of Allentown; grandchildren Amanda, Jeffrey, Alyssa, Jonquil, Sam, Zachary, and great grandchildren.

Laurie never missed an episode of General Hospital, and she enjoyed interacting with the staff while pressing her luck with slots at the casino. She enjoyed baking the best carrot cake in town for family and friends.

Friends and family are welcomed for visitation on Friday November 7th from 10am to 12pm at the Nat-Gawlas-Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre.

11/05/2025

Rosemary Lafratte
November 4, 2025

Rosemary Lafratte, 81, of West Pittston passed away Tuesday November 4, 2025, at Allied Services Inpatient Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Pittston the daughter of the late Dante and Philomenia Vitale Lafratte Sr. Rosemary graduated from Pittston High School and worked for over 50 years in banking, with Miners Savings Bank, First Eastern Bank, PNC Bank, and FNCB until her retirement. She was a member of The Second Presbyterian Church of Pittston.
Preceded in death by her brother, Dante Lafratte Jr.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Carlene Lafratte, nieces, Audra Casper and her husband Mark, Tammy Lydon and her husband Kelly, nephew, Dante Lafratte III, great niece Madison, great nephews, Conor, Jared, Adam and Andrew.
A funeral service will be held Friday, November7, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. from The Second Presbyterian Church of Pittston, 143 Parsonage St., Pittston, PA the Rev. Dr. Murray Thompson officiating.
A private interment will be in Memorial Shrine Burial Park, Carverton.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, Edwardsville.
Online condolences can be made by visiting Rosemary’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com

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