The Obituary Section

Dolores Demko

Edwardsville, Pennsylvania

Dolores Sisco Demko 93 formerly of WilkesBarre passed away on Thursday January 22 2026 at the Mountain Top Healthcare Center. She was born in Lake Township the daughter of the late George and Catherine Scorupa Sisco. Dolores was a graduate of Coughlin High School Class of 1950. Prior to her retirement Dolores was a careerlong employee of the WilkesBarre Area School District having worked for over forty years as a SecretaryAide at Daniel J. Flood and Kistler Elementary schools. Dolores was a faithful and devoted member of Saints Peter Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in WilkesBarre. Dolores will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother grandmother and friend whose care and kindness were felt deeply by those who knew her. Holiday dinners at her home were some of her favorite and most cherished times. Family and friends gathered around her festive dining table celebrating her warmth love and delicious…

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Joanne Spare

Drums, Pennsylvania

November 1, 2025

Joanne Jean Spare 82 of Hazle Township passed away Thursday morning February 12 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest in Allentown. For the last three years she battled illness with remarkable resilience and grace. Born in Fern Glen May 19 1943 she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Felegie Pekala and spent the past 20 years in Hazle Township. Joanne was a 1961 graduate of Black Creek Twp. High School and fouryear varsity cheerleader. During the 1960s she was employed at TongSol contributing to the production of vacuum and electron tubes that powered the electronics of a generation. Years later she continued her strong work ethic at OfficeMax where she diligently packaged orders and enjoyed being part of a team. She was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish at the Church of Saint Joseph Hazleton. She was a previous member of Holy Trinity Slovak…

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Johanna Napkori

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Johanna G. (Waskie) Napkori death notice and obituary, Thursday February 12, 2026. John V. Morris Family Funeral Home, Inc. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705-1795

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Marion Novick

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Marion D. (Diamonds) Novick death notice and obituary, Saturday February 7, 2026. John V. Morris Family Funeral Home, Inc. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705-1795

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Sam J. Gallo

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Sam J. Gallo, 86, of Pittston, passed away peacefully at Allied Services Hospice Center Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, February 12, 2026, surrounded by his family.Born March 30, 1939, in Pittston, he was the son of the late Frank and Caroline (Derose) Gallo.Sam was a 1957 graduate of Pittston High School and proudly served in the United States Army. A lifelong football enthusiast, he played in high school, volunteered on the chain gang at Pittston Area games for many years, and treasured fall Saturdays in Happy Valley cheering on the Penn State Nittany Lions with his family.He retired from InterMetro in Wilkes-Barre, where he formed lasting friendships, he considered family. Above all, Sam was a devoted father, remembered for his infectious smile, warm heart, and willingness to help anyone in need.Surviving are his daughters, Paula (Brian) Custer and Donna (Keith) Oldham; his cherished grandchildren, Gianna (Mike) Dalessandro, Myiah Custer, Isaac Oldham, and…

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Mary Ann Bennetski

Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Bennetski, 81, of the Hanover section of Nanticoke, who peacefully left this world on February 7, 2026, afte...

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