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04/12/2026

Lewis J. Price
April 8, 2026

Lewis J. Price, 80, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

He was born in 1945 in Newton, NJ, and was the son of the late Joseph and Thelma Treible Price. Lewis was a 1964 graduate of Newton High School, where he belonged to the Newton Future Farmers of America. He proudly served overseas in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War (1965 – 1967) as a heavy vehicle operator specialist. During his time in Vietnam, he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60, Expert (RIFLEM-14), Vietnam Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Prior to his retirement, Lewis was employed as a truck driver for various trucking companies including the Richard Dahn Trucking Company.

Lewis was a former Chief and Life member of the Beemerville Volunteer Fire Company and a Past President and member of the Sussex County Fire Police. He was a Post Commander for 5 years and Life member of the Larksville American Legion Post 655, serving on the finance committee of the home association and member of its board of directors. Lewis was also a member of the Kingston VFW Post 283, a member of the Hanover Township Amvets Post 59, where he was a Past President of its home association and a member of the Branchville American Legion Post 157.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Williams Price in 2012.

Lewis is survived by his son, Joseph Price and his wife, Stephanie Rady, Hackettstown, NJ; and by his grandsons, Dylan and Maxwell Price; brother, Robert Price and his wife, Joanne, Mahwah, NJ; sister, Nancy Kuhn and her husband, Fred, Cummings, Georgia; by his many nieces, nephews, and friends; and his former wife and friend Janice Richards Bathgate.

A celebration of Lewis’s life will begin with a visitation for family and friends on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 3-4 pm at the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, followed by a service at 4 pm with full military honors. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Larksville American Legion Post 655, Kingston VFW Post 283, Hanover Township Amvets Post 59 or Branchville American Legion Post 157.

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

04/11/2026

Carl DeRocco
April 11, 2026

Carl DeRocco, 91, of Hanover Township, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing in Wilkes-Barre.

He was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late James and Gelsomina Botticello DeRocco. Carl was a graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Prior to his retirement, Carl was employed for over 40 years as general superintendent for Sordoni Construction. He was a devoted member of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysius Church in Wilkes-Barre, where he served as an usher.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Rosalie Santayana DeRocco on February 18, 2026. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Showanes, Theresa and Margaret DeRocco and by his brothers, John and Vincent DeRocco.

Carl is survived by his daughters, Carla DeRocco and her husband, Edward Malachefski, Warrior Run, Gina Roberts and her husband, Jack, Newport Township, and Suzette Butczynski and her husband, Lenny, Newport Township. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Evan Wasilewski, Lindsey Wasilewski and her fiancé, Chris Smith, Rees Roberts and his wife, Rachel, Gianna Roberts, Colby and Caleb Butczynski; great grandchildren, Haiden Wasilewski and Walker Roberts; and by his numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:30 am from the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 am in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysius Church, Barney and Division Streets, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 8-9:30 am at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carl’s memory to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612.

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

04/07/2026

Bernard J. Mengeringhausen
April 4, 2026

Bernard J. Mengeringhausen, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing in Wilkes-Barre, with his wife and family by his side.

He was born in Ashley, a son of the late Bernard E. and Agnes Farrell Mengeringhausen. Bernie was a 1959 graduate of St. Leo’s High School, Ashley, where he was a member of the State Championship Basketball Team as well as the Wilkes-Barre Business College and the American Institute of Banking. He served in the US Air Force. He was employed for many years in the banking industry, having served as vice president at Mellon Bank and PNC Bank in Wilkes-Barre. He also served as a Wilkes-Barre City Councilman, and as the Wilkes-Barre City Controller, prior to his retirement.

Bernie was a member of St. Nicholas-St. Mary Parish in Wilkes-Barre, where he served as chairman of the Finance Council. He was a member of the German-Austrian Union and a Gold Member of the St. Conrad’s Young Men’s Society. Bernie was a fourth- degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Wilkes-Barre Council 302 and the Alhambra Caravan # 4. He was very active and served as past president and current board member of the Wilkes-Barre Kiwanis Club and Wilkes-Barre Kiwanis Wheelchair Club. He was also an active member of the Wilkes-Barre Jaycees and JCI Senators, serving as past president and state officer. Bernie was a volunteer board member of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts.

Bernie served on the Wilkes-Barre City Housing Authority, and he also served as chairman for the Wilkes-Barre Industrial Development Authority and Economic Development Corporation. He was a Luzerne County and Pennsylvania Sheriff’s Association member. Bernie served on the finance committee of the Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity and as the treasurer for Wilkes-Barre Catholic Social Services. Bernie was a board member of Salvation Army, the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen, and board member and treasurer for Mercy Hospital. He also served on the King’s College President’s Council and as chairman for the Catholic Youth Center in Wilkes-Barre.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Christopher Delen; granddaughter, Corinne Filograna; his sister, Patricia Buratti; brother, Joseph Mengeringhausen; and by brothers-in-law, Edward Buratti, Robert Nilon, and Richard Jones.

Bernie is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Susan Jones Mengeringhausen; and by his children, Dr. Kathleen M. Filograna, and her husband, Frank, Collegeville; James Mengeringhausen, Mesa, AZ; and Molly M. Delen, Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Christopher Delen and his wife, Jenna, Elena Filograna and fiancé Alex Clark, Jack Filograna, Sean Delen, and Anthony Delen; sister, Mary Ellen Nilon, Nanticoke. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Judy Mengeringhausen; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry Jones and his wife, Linda, Daniel Jones and his wife, Marilyn, Martha Duffy and her husband, Joseph, Elizabeth Samarin and her husband, William, and Nancy Belles and her husband Huck; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of Bernie’s life will begin with a visitation for family and friends on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 4-7 pm at the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, and will continue on Friday with a visitation on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 9-10 am in St. Nicholas-St. Mary Parish, 226 S. Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 am. Those attending the service on Friday are asked to go directly to the Church. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.

The family would like to acknowledge the excellent staff and loving care that Bernie received during his stay at Allied Meade Street, as well as the
extra comfort provided by Serenity Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made either to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, for Rhabdomyosarcoma research, https://chop.donordrive.com/campaign/In-Memory-of-Corinne-Filograna, or, to the Wilkes-Barre Kiwanis Wheelchair Club, Inc., PO Box 1418, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-1418.

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

04/04/2026

Mitchell Robert Maxwell
April 2, 2026

Mitchell Robert Maxwell, 72, of Plains Twp. passed away Thursday April 2, 2026, at Home. He was born in Sugar Notch the son of the late Jerome “Jerry” and Ruth Phillips Maxwell. Mitchell graduated from G.A.R. High School, class of 1972. He owned and operated M.R. Maxwell Construction, for over 30 years and Sapa Extrusions Inc., Mt. Top prior to retirement. Mitchell was a member of Sons of the American Legion, Post 673, Ashley. He loved to Fish, Hunt, and spend time with friends and family especially at his cabin in Susquehanna County. Mitchell was a devotee Pittsburgh Steelers Fan and enjoyed watching the games on Sunday at the Legion.
Preceded in death by brothers, Thomas and Keith Maxwell.
Survived by his wife of 51 years, Sally Gerrity Maxwell, brother, Kenneth Maxwell, Wilkes-Barre, sister, Mary Ann “Molly” Gentile (Barry), Hanover Twp., brother-in-law, Marty Gerrity, Plains Twp., sisters-in-law, Jenny Comitz, Florida, and Connie Gerrity, Towanda, brother-in-law, Peter Sladin, Wilkes-Barre, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am. Saturday April 11, 2026, from Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home 89 Park Ave. Wilkes-Barre with Deacon Leo R. Thompson officiating.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 am until time of service at the Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Mitchell’s memory to the American Legion, Post 673, 121 N. Main St., Ashley, PA 18706
Online condolences can be made by visiting Mitchell’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com

03/23/2026

Frances Ann (Swiderski) Saba
March 20, 2026

Frances Ann (Swiderski) Saba passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 78, after spending the day peacefully with her family at Allied Hospice in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The oldest daughter of the late Frank and Anne Swiderski, she was born on March 13, 1948, and resided for most of her life in south Wilkes-Barre. Fran was a 1966 graduate of GAR High School and went on to a career as a nurse and a surgical technician. She is survived by her sons Eli (Katie) Saba, of Dover, OH, WiI (Steph) Saba, of Minneapolis, MN and nephew and godson Adam (Megan) Michaels and their children Chloe and Gabby of Larksville.

Also left to treasure her memory are her sisters Dolores (Frank) Michaels, of Forty Fort and Bernadette (Mark) Drobish, of Larksville, special cousins Sylvia Swiderski and Robert Jorgensen and former in-laws Lynn Ziegler and Bill (Margaret) Saba. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

Fran was also preceded in death by her cousins Jackie Swiderski, Barbara O'Day and Eunice Nagle, who were like siblings, and former in-law Leo "Butch" Ziegler Sr., as well as friends Pete Lasarde, Paul Brooks and fiancé Joseph Kelly. Her adored Chihuahua, Sammy is waiting for her at the rainbow bridge.

Fran will still be able to be heard cursing at her beloved New York Giants while sipping Starbucks from the afterlife.

A celebration of life service will take place Saturday March 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home 89 Park Ave. Wilkes-Barre

A visitation for family and friends will at the funeral from 4:00 pm until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

03/21/2026

Maria Snyder, 76 formerly of Avoca passed away on March 19, 2026, at Highland Manor Nursing Home, Exeter. She was born in Pittston on December 4, 1949, and was a graduate of Pittson Area High School, class of 1967. Her family would like to thank the staff at Highland Manor for their care and kindness over the years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary E. Snyder Sr. and parents Joseph and Theresa (Korick) Cituk.
Survived by her son Jason Bartoli and his wife Megan, sister, Diane Policare, stepson, Gary E. Snyder Jr. and his wife Jennifer, grandson, Gabe, granddaughters, Makayla, and Kylie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. from Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Ave. West Pittston.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 am until time of Mass at the church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be made by visiting Maria’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Maria’s memory to Jenkins Twp. Hose Co. 2 second St. Jenkins Twp., PA 18640

03/14/2026

Fred F. Gray
March 13, 2026

Fred F. Gray, 77, of Hanover Township, passed away March 13, 2026, at Hampton House following a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born March 2, 1949, he was a son of the late Fred L and Betty Gray. Fred was a 1967 graduate of GAR High School and a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in electrical engineering.
Fred was loved by so many. He was an amazing cook, and his homemade pizza was famous. It was the centerpiece of many a party. People would always ask him when the next pizza party was! He was known for his unending list of jokes and could be found at the center of any group making people laugh. He could fix just about anything, in sometimes the most “interesting ways.”
He was a devoted father, grandfather, partner, uncle and friend.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Charlotte Gray, and his brother Rick Gray.
He is survived by his daughters Jennifer Keller and her husband Bill; Kelly Kablick and her husband John; son Jeff; grandchildren, Mason Gray, Sydney and Tyler Keller, Cole and Camden Kablick; his loving and devoted partner, Peggy Futch; sister-in-law Carol Gray, goddaughter Alison Gray, nephews Rich Gray, Chris Gray, and great-nephew Noah Gray.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hampton House for their loving care and support. They took amazing care of our dad and treated him with love and respect. He made an impression on staff and residents alike. We would also like to thank Compassionate Care Hospice team, especially Becky Peters, Dennis and Cathy. Their support was a great comfort.
A celebration of Fred’s life will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 5-7 pm at the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.
Condolences may be sent by visiting Fred’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.

03/12/2026

Michelle (Shibby) Welebob

Michelle (Shibby) Welebob, 52, of Wilkes-Barre Twp., passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2026. Michelle was born in Wilkes-Barre to Gerald and Patricia (O’Malley) Welebob. She graduated from Coughlin High School and went on to advance her education by attaining certificates from local trade schools, as well as her associate’s degree in social work from LCCC.

Michelle was a dedicated employee of Modern Gas, Avoca, PA. She was a member of the American Legion Post 815 Auxiliary. Throughout her years she enjoyed belonging to several local shuffleboard and dart leagues. She enjoyed concerts, clearance shopping and vacations. She possessed a special love and compassion for her close friends and family, as well as numerous animals.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her partner Jen Goman, Wilkes-Barre Twp., fur babies, Miss Swiss, Brie, Kraft, Pepper, Blu, Diego, Ham, Puddin, Penny, Binx and Pip; sister Lorrie (Welebob) and husband Robert Williams, Ashley; nephew Robert Williams and fiancée Tiffany Loucks of Wilkes-Barre Twp.; niece Amber (Williams) and husband Jake Boyle, Mountain Top; great nephews Kameron and Lincoln Williams, Wilkes-Barre Twp.; Seth and Holden Boyle, Mountain Top. Also surviving are aunts Sherry O’Malia, Rita Welebob; uncle John Welebob; cousins Amie O’Malia, Cindy (O’Malia) and husband Jack Thomas; Kasey Welebob; Fedor and wife Gretta (Heimbach) Welebob and son Fedor Welebob; Wally Gauthier and his children Sabrina Magnotti and Kale Gauthier.

Michele was preceded in death by grandparents Patrick and Eleanor (Stanko) O’Malley, Walter and Victoria (Rufsheski) Welebob; uncles Martin O’Malia, Raymond Welebob; aunts Geraldine Welebob, Florence (Welebob) Gauthier.

In lieu of flowers Shibby requests a donation in her name be made to either Murielle’s Place, 533 Creek Road, Wapwallopen, PA 18660 or Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 1812

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Saturday March 14, 2026, from 3 pm to 6 pm at Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes Barre, Pa 18702

If you’re coming to visit dress casually. She wanted her friends and family to be comfortable. For those of you who know, lets send her off in true Shibby fashion, bring on that tie dye!

03/09/2026

Lashea “Shonda” Ward
March 4, 2026

Lashea “Shonda” Ward, lovingly known to many as Shonda, was born on February 15, 1975, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She departed this life on March 4, 2026, in the comfort of her own home, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, prayer, and unforgettable memories.

Shonda was the beloved daughter of the late James Barnice Ward Sr. and Emma Jean Pittman Ward. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tyrone Scott; her sister, Sandra “Saleemah” Ward; her sisters-in-law, Jackie Davis, Melissa Pittman, and Nakia Ward; and her cherished granddaughter, Aiah Braithwaite.

Shonda was a proud and loving grandmother to Ramani, Ta’Janay, Quashon, Quaziir, A’saya, and Avery. She also leaves behind a loving circle of nieces and nephews including Rahjeemah, Andrea, Za’asia, Michaelah, Rahjon, Michael, Jabriel, Tamier, Abdul, James III, Micah, and Maverick, along with a host of great-nieces and great-nephews who will forever cherish her memory.

Shonda shared a deep and loving bond with her significant other, Jerome Williamson, whom she loved dearly. Shonda had a personality that could light up any room. She loved watching her favorite shows, Good Times and The First 48. Many mornings you could find her riding out to get coffee with her son Tashon, her brother Jimmy, and her man Jerome—moments she truly cherished. She also enjoyed spending time talking and laughing on the phone with her daughters Dominique and Starr, her sister Michelle, her brother Jimmy, and her niece Rahjeemah. She loved cooking and would often bring her sister Michelle a hot bowl of grits.

She loved staying connected with the world through Bigo, YouTube, and Facebook, listening to the latest music while doing her hair and makeup. Shonda had a passion for beauty—she loved nails, wigs, makeup, and finding good deals online, especially on Temu.

Above all, Shonda was known for her praying spirit and her beautiful heart. She would give anyone the shirt off her back and was always willing to help someone in need. Her love for God, her family, and the people around her was something everyone who knew her could feel.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory her loving children: Tashon (her best friend), Starasia, Dominique, Tashanique, and Aniyah Ward; her daughter-in-law, Kynia; and her son-in-law, Tashan. She is also survived by her siblings: James Pittman, Michael Earl Pittman, James Ward II, and Michelle Ward, and her brother-in-law, Glenn Young.

In Shonda’s own unforgettable words:

S is for Satisfaction,
H is for Hot,
O is for Ordinary,
N is for Nonstop,
D is for Devastation — and you know that’s me,
A is for Always rockin’ on the MIC.

Shonda’s presence, laughter, a nd love will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

And as she would say…

“And with that, we have a nice way of closing.”

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 14, 2026, from the Salvation Christian Center, 130 S. Sherman St. Wilkes-Barre.

03/09/2026

Deborah A. Slusarik
March 1, 2025

Deborah A. Slusarik, 74, of Askam, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

She was born in Lansford, PA, a daughter of the late Daniel and Veronica Stoffey Bench. Debbie was a graduate of Marion Catholic High School in Tamaqua and she received her licensed practical nursing degree from the Vocational School of Nursing.

Debbie enjoyed tending to her flowers in her yard, she also enjoyed fishing, when the weather was nice. She loved her dog, Haylee, with whom she was inseparable.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Edward Slusarik and his fiancé, Paula, in 2003 and Joshua Slusarik in 2023. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Daniel and Ronald Bench.

Debbie is survived by her husband of 54 years, Edward C. Slusarik, and by her sister, Marie Infante and her husband, Marty, Coaldale; sister-in-law, Kathleen Nadzan and her husband, Joseph, Dallas, Texas, and by her nephews, Joseph and Colin Nadzan

Private funeral services will be held from the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

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

03/03/2026

Barbara A. Brannigan
March 1, 2026

Barbara A. Brannigan, 82, of Wilkes-Barre passed away peacefully Sunday March 1, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospice, Bethlehem after a brief illness. She was born in the Mayflower section of Wilkes-Barre the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Fedash Lipka. Barbara graduated from G.A.R. High School, class of 1961. She belonged to the former St. Mary’s Maturity Church, Wilkes-Barre.
She was the sweetest soul with a great sense of humor who always had a kind word or compliment for everyone.

Barbara enjoyed spending time with her daughter either just having coffee, going out to dinner or shopping. She also enjoyed bingo and loved playing scratch off tickets.

Preceded in death by her son, William E. Brannigan Jr., and sister, Marion Blessner.

Survived by her daughter, Susan Francy and her husband, Brian, Stroudsburg, sister Linda Meader and her husband Jeff, Copperopolis, CA, and several nephews.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 6, 2026, at Noon from Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home 89 Park Ave. Wilkes- Barre.

A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, March 6, 2026, from 11:00 am to Noon from Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home 89 Park Ave. Wilkes- Barre.

Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp.

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

02/28/2026

Mary Catherine Hodgson (Murray)
February 27, 2026

Mary Catherine Hodgson (Murray), 93, of Wilkes Barre, passed peacefully into heaven at her home on February 27th, 2026.

Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, on December 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James and Louise (Weiner) Murray.

Mary was a graduate of St Anne’s Academy, Class of 1951, and attended business school. She was employed at Barre Optical, Nardone Brothers Pizza, and The Bon-Ton. For over 15 years, she volunteered at the FM Kirby Center, John Heinz Gift Shop, and at Heights Elementary School in Mrs. Youngblood’s kindergarten classroom as a Foster Grandmother.

Mary was deeply devoted to her family and found her greatest happiness in being surrounded by those she loved. She treasured her many friendships and remained close with many dear friends throughout her life. Mary loved to travel and always welcomed opportunities for new adventure. She also enjoyed playing bingo, shopping, and sharing meals among family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husbands Eugene Hurley and Robert Hodgson; her daughter, Mae Brady; her sister, Elizabeth (Jim) Coulter; her brother, John Murray; brother-in-law, Tom Ansilio; and her sons-in-law Gerry McGroarty and Melvin Derhammer.

Surviving are her daughters, Dr. Patricia Bailey, Catherine McGroarty, Noreen (Rob) Phillips, Heidi Derhammer, Jamie Hodgson; her sons Jim (Becky) Hurley and Patrick (Alyson) Hurley; her son-in-law Len Brady; her sister Louise Ansilio; 22 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren.

The family extends a special thank you to the excellent staff at Villages of Greenbriar, Serenity Hospice and Dr. Raymond Joseph for their compassionate care over the years.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 2026, at Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave, Wilkes Barre. With a

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 5, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Saint Nicholas St. Mary Parish 226 S. Washington St. in Wilkes-Barre. Interment will follow at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation from 4:00-7:00PM on March 4, 2026, at Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave, Wilkes Barre.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Saint Nicholas Church, where Mary was a member for over 60 years.

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