Obituaries by LocationRadginski, Ruth
Jan. 11, 2002
Ruth A. Radginski, 73, of Lake Silkworth, died Friday at Hospice Community Care at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Born March 2, 1928 in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late David and Martha (Stortz) Jones. She worked for San Sue Frocks, Nanticoke, for 20 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth.
Mascioli, Remo
Jan. 11, 2002
Remo "Ray" Mascioli, of Plains Township, died Friday at Wesley Village, Jenkins Township. Born in the Hilldale section of Plains Township, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Vera (Benzi) Mascioli. He attended Plains Township public schools. He worked as a motor man and operated the electric locomotive for Sindaco & Saporito Coal Co., Pittston, and later worked for died Friday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Plains Township, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Mary Ann (Hughes) Padden. She was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School and treasurer of her class. She worked in the Housekeeping Department of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, until retiring. She was a member of the Parish Community of Sacred Heart/St. Joseph's Church, Plains Township.
Mackey, James
Jan. 11, 2002
James R. Mackey, 82, of Edison, N.J., formerly of Wyoming, died Friday at John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Edison, N.J. Born Dec. 13, 1919 in New York City, he was a son of the late Rollin and Mary Mackey. He lived in Wyoming most of his life. He worked for the National Can Co., Edison, for 20 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion 435 Father and Son Post, Edison, Disabled American Veterans and Edison Senior Citizens. He was a communicant of St. Matthew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Edison.
Gordon, James
Jan. 11, 2002
James C. "Red" Gordon, 56, of the Trucksville section of Kingston Township, died Friday at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Karl E. Blight Funeral Home, 392 Wyoming Ave., Kingston.
Bradley, Elizabeth
Jan. 10, 2002
Elizabeth J. Bradley, 76, of West Hurley, N.Y., died Thursday at Kingston Hospital, Kingston, N.Y. Born Sept. 13, 1925 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late William and Adah (Miner) Robins. She resided in West Hurley since 1957. She received her registered nursing degree from Wyoming Valley Homeopathic Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, in 1946 and was licensed in Pennsylvania and New York. She worked for Dr. Hamilton Boyd in Kingston, N.Y., and for many years for Dr. Carlos Tejada, when she retired in 1987. She was a member of Old Dutch Church, Kingston, N.Y., where she was a docent in its museum. She was a volunteer with the Hudson River Maritime Museum and the American Cancer Society.
Kotch, Margaret
Jan. 12, 2002
Margaret I. Kotch, 76, formerly of Plymouth, died Saturday at the Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit of Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Born Sept. 14, 1925 in Larksville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Jacobs) Balint. She resided in Plymouth most of her life. She worked for the Heavenly Shoe Co. and in the Wyoming Valley garment industry. She was a member of St. Stephen's-St. Mary's Church Community, Plymouth.
Slater, Raymond
Jan. 11, 2002
Raymond M. Slater, 82, of Binghamton, N.Y., formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died Friday at his home. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and former prisoner of war. He was a member of the American Legion Post 80.
Memory, Doris
Jan. 11, 2002
Doris M. Memory, of Pittston, died Friday at Lewistown Hospital. Born July 7, 1928 in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Stanley J. and Edith (Hufsmith) Memory. She was a graduate of Pittston High School. She worked for Pittston Apparel for 30 years, and before retiring, worked for Karibe, West Pittston, and EZ Upholstery, Wyoming. She was a member and charter member of The United Methodist Church of Pittston, and was active in its various committees. She was also a member of the Wyoming Valley Conference of Churches.
Ahlert, Celia
Jan. 12, 2002
Celia R. Ahlert, a resident of Wesley Village, Jenkins Township, died Friday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born Jan. 16, 1905 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Arthur Frank and Bertha (Gregory) Storck.
Martina Green, Deaconess
Jan. 8, 2002
Deaconess Martina Green, 60, of Wood Street, Wilkes-Barre, died Tuesday at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the John V. Morris-Charles J. Leagus Funeral Home, 281 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre.
Boerner, Mildred
Jan. 11, 2002
Mildred L. Boerner, 86, of Old Forge, died Friday at the Community Medical Center, Scranton. Born Sept. 28, 1915 in Taylor, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Loretta (Hapgood) Masters. She was a graduate of the former Taylor High School. She was a former dance instructor for the David Blight Studio, Scranton. She was a member of St. Ann's Basilica, Scranton.
Yocius, Veronica
Jan. 4, 2002
Veronica Yocius, 88, of Sutton, W.Va., formerly of Strongsville, Ohio, and Wilkes-Barre, died Jan. 4, 2002 at the home of her daughter, Leona Flint, with whom she resided in Sutton.~ She was born in May 11, 1913 in Bethlehem. She attended local schools and worked in the cleaning industry for several years. Before retiring, she was a cook for the Summit Skilled Nursing Facility.
Searfoss, Florence
Jan. 11, 2002
Florence L. Searfoss, 97, of White Haven, died Friday at Weatherwood in Weatherly. Funeral services will be at Joseph E. Lehman Funeral Home, White Haven.
Verosky, Mary
Jan. 10, 2002
Mary C. Verosky, of Zerbey Avenue, Kingston, died Thursday at her home. Born in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Kross) Sudol. She was a floor lady at the Sharmat Dress Co., Luzerne. She was a member of St. Mary's Annunciation Church, Kingston, Polish American Sunshine Singers and St. Hedwig's Senior Citizens.
Ann Boltman, Dorothy
Jan. 8, 2002
Dorothy Ann Boltman, 73, of Bear Creek, died Tuesday at Bear Creek Health Care Center. Born March 19, 1928 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late William Edward and Alice Rita (Callahan) Boltman. She was a supervisor for New York Telephone Co. for many years, before retiring.
Roginsky, Gerald
Dec. 23, 2002
Gerald Patrick Roginsky, of Gaithersburg, Md., died Dec. 23 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Charleston, S.C. Born Oct. 29, 1937 in Avoca, he was a son of Marie Roginsky and the late John Roginsky Sr. He was a graduate of St. John's High School, Pittston, University of Scranton with a major in accounting and received a master's degree in accounting from Southeastern University, Washington, D.C. He was certified as a certified public accountant in the 1970s. He worked for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. He served in the U.S. Army for three years.
Carr, Edith
Jan. 12, 2002
Edith (Ramsey) Carr, 75, of Rutter Avenue, Kingston, died Saturday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born May 27, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Lewis) Ramsey. She was a 1944 graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre. She worked for Bell Telephone Co. for more than twenty years, before retiring. She was a member of St. Ignatius Parish, Kingston, and its Altar and Rosary Society, also the Telephone Pioneers of America and West Side Women's Club. She was formerly active as a Boy Scout den mother, Kingston Little League Baseball Team mother and a religious education instructor.
Wills, Marjorie
Jan. 12, 2002
Marjorie M. Wills, 79, of Grove Street, Avoca, died Saturday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born Nov. 1, 1922 in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Irene (Kilgallon) Monaghan. She was a graduate of St. John's High School, Pittston. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Avoca, and the Irish Cultural Society of Scranton.
Figler, Eleanor
Jan. 11, 2002
Eleanor D. Figler, 80, of Colonial Park, Harrisburg, formerly of Larksville, died Friday at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg. Born April 11, 1921 in Larksville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Hardiman) Sheridan. She was a graduate of the former Larksville High School. She worked for 22 years as a switchboard operator at Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg. She was a member of St. Ann's Byzantine Catholic Church, Colonial Park, and its Ladies Guild.
