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02/19/2026

Rosalie DeRocco
February 18, 2026

Rosalie DeRocco, 88, a resident of Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing in Wilkes-Barre, formerly of Hanover Township, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

She was born in Chase, Lehman Township, a daughter of the late Manuel and Stella Muroski Santayana. Rosalie was a graduate of Plymouth High School and she attended Beauty School. A devout Catholic, she was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysius Church in Wilkes-Barre.

Family meant everything to Rosalie. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who will be sadly missed by her family and by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Bernadine Gieda, Dolores Cureka, and Shirley Santayana; and by her brothers, Manuel, Gene and George Santayana.

Rosalie is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Carl DeRocco and by her 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. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Evan and Lindsey Wasilewski, Rees Roberts and his wife, Rachel, Gianna Roberts, Colby and Caleb Butczynski; great grandchildren Haiden Wasilewski and Walker Roberts; and by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10 am from the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 am in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysius Church, Barney & Division Streets, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday morning, February 21, 2026, prior to the service from 8:30 – 10 am at the funeral home.

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

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

02/18/2026

William P. Dougher, 70, of Bradenton, formerly of Piscataway, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Bill was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on May 29,1955. He was the son of the late William G. and Mary B. Dougher (Morrissey). He was a graduate of St. Pius X High School in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Bill served his country in the U.S. Army for 11 years and was stationed in Germany for several years. After completing his military service, he was employed in the printing trade. Bill was the HOA President in his Bradenton condo community leading numerous upgrades and improvements. He was a kind and generous person who cherished the company of the many friends who graced his life. Bill enjoyed helping his neighbors and welcoming the snowbirds home each winter.
Bill loved all sports, especially baseball and football. He was a devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. A seasoned and accomplished baseball umpire, Bill officiated at the high school and college levels, as well as at Major League Baseball spring training in Florida and the prestigious Senior League World Series in Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary, in 2013; his father, William, in 2020; his sister, Tara Donato, in 2023; and his niece, Meghan Donato, in 2023.
Bill is survived by his brothers, Sean (Faith) Dougher of Kissimmee, FL, and Brendan (Marianne) Dougher of San Diego, CA; his nieces and nephews, Maureen Garguilo, Allison Donato, Shannon Boyle, Collin Dougher, Erin Dougher, Caitlyn Dougher, and Brendan B. Dougher; his great-niece, Calista Garguilo; his great-nephew, Rolando Zeledon; and numerous cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on February 28, 2026, at St. Andrew Parish, 316 Parrish St, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township, PA.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the tidewellfoundation.org/donate (Hospice) in Bill’s memory.

02/09/2026

Jane A. Uzdilla
February 5, 2026

Jane A. Uzdilla, 92, of Hanover Twp. passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at The Meadows Nursing Home, Dallas. She was born in Wilkes-Barre the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Gaughan Reed. Jane graduated from St. Leo’s High School, Ashley. She was the Classified Advertising Manager at The Times Leader for 24 years prior to her retirement and previously worked at Bell Telephone.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward T. Uzdilla, brothers, Robert and Richard Reed.

Survived by her son, Jeff Miller, daughter Susan Pelletier and her husband Dale, stepchildren Arlene Prescott, Edward Uzdilla Jr and Barbara Bowman, grandchildren, Sophia Shortz, Jeffrey Miller, Ashley Berry, Matthew Pelletier, Erin Pelletier, step grandchildren, Melissa Prescott, Neil Prescott , Edward Uzdilla III, Samantha Bowman, Bailey Bowman great grandchildren, Noah Shortz, Kennedy Shortz, Reagan Miller, Jordan Miller, Quinn Berry, Cooper Berry, Owen Anderson, Hadley Pelletier, and sister, Margaret Sweeney.

A funeral service be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday March 7, 2026, from Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home 89 Park Ave. Wilkes-Barre with a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Leo the Great Parish, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday March 7, 2026, at the funeral Home.

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

Online condolences can be made by visiting Jane’s Obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Jane’s memory to The Meadows Assisted Living, 200 Lake St. Dallas, PA.

02/06/2026

Lois Albrecht
Oct. 13, 1934 – Feb.3, 2026

Lois Albrecht of Wilkes-Barre passed away at home on Feb 3, 2026. Born in Wilkes-Barre to the late Richard and Grace Albrecht, she attended GAR Memorial High School. After graduation, she served our country by enlisting in the US Navy, serving in the Korean War. After serving her country, she worked for Social Security. Once she retired, she enjoyed spending her time with family and friends, baking, and watching the New York Giants and Penn State Football with her sister Ruth. She was a former member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Wilkes-Barre. Lois will be missed by her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded in death by her brother Richard Albrecht, and her sisters Dorothy Widman, Ruth Albrecht, and Carol Dobbs. She is survived by her nephews and nieces, Brian Dobbs and his wife Shelly, David Dobbs and his wife Lisa, Ron Widman and his wife Debbie, and Lori Albrecht and her husband Ed Grivner.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Hanover Green Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home on Park Ave in Wilkes-Barre.

02/03/2026

Walter F. Krolikowski
February 1, 2026

Walter F. Krolikowski, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.

He was born in Nanticoke, a son of the late John and Josephine Bonk Krolikowski. He was a 1960 graduate of Northwest High School. Walter was employed for many years as a mechanic, having worked for Bruni Auto Sales in West Nanticoke and later at Stackhouse Auto Electric in Exeter, Rymer Automotive in Wilkes-Barre and McCarthy Tire in Wilkes-Barre, prior to his retirement. He also coached the Road Runners women’s softball team in the Wilkes-Barre Rec Dept Women’s Softball League from 1992-1998.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Wren Krolikowski, in 2021 and by his son, Kevin Long. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Krolikowski; and by his sisters, Anna Novakowski, Caroline Bressman and Christine Wilson.

Walter is survived by his sons, Michael Krolikowski, Nanticoke, David Krolikowski and his wife, Connie, Pittston and Robert Long and his wife, Bonnie, and their daughter, Brittany; his grandson, Christopher Krolikowski; and by his nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 12 noon, from the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, with Deacon William Behm, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

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

01/28/2026

Todd Wheeler
January 26, 2026

Todd Wheeler, 55, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away unexpectantly on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

He was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of Shirley (Weiss) Wheeler of Wilkes-Barre and the late Thomas Wheeler. Todd was a graduate of Meyers High School, Class of 1988. He was employed as a warehouseman by Sid Harvey Industries in Hanover Township.

Todd was an avid bowler, playing in various leagues in the Wyoming Valley. He was a diehard Notre Dame, Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees fan. Most of all he was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Anthony and Doris Weiss and by his paternal grandparents Merritt and Olwyn Wheeler.

Todd is survived by his mother, Shirley (Weiss) Wheeler, and by his step-father, David Garrity; along with his brothers, Thomas Wheeler and his wife, Susan, of Wilkes-Barre and Timothy Wheeler and his wife, Gail, of Wilkes-Barre. He was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by his nephew and nieces; and by his aunts, uncles and cousins.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family from the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral, Wilkes-Barre.

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

01/22/2026

The Mass of Christian Burial and visitation for Karen Nat has been moved to Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

Due to the Winter Storm expected to hit Northeastern PA

01/20/2026

Karen Rose Nat
January 15, 2026

Karen Rose Nat, 73, of Long Pond, PA and Inman, SC formerly of Wilkes-Barre passed away Thursday January 15, 2026, at her home in Inman, South Carolina. She was born in Wilkes-Barre the daughter of the late John and Lucille Gotleib Krugel. Karen graduated from Wilkes-Barre Twp. High School. She worked at Giesinger and Moses Taylor Hospital prior to retirement. Karen was a member of St. Maximillian Kolbe Catholic Church, Pocono Pines, PA and St. Paul’s the Apostle Catholic Church, Spartanburg, SC.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Nat, and brother Joseph Krugel.
Survived by sons, Mike Nat and his wife Kimberly, Inman, SC, Mark Nat and his wife Ashley, Long Pond, PA, grandchildren, Michael Nat, Katelynn Nat, Addison Nat, and Mason Nat, sister, Kristine Considine and her husband Bobby, Fuguay-Varina, NC, nieces and nephews, Joseph Krugel, Kevin Krugel, Suzette Drendall, Whitney Albert, Sagen Albert, and many great nieces and nephews, also survived by her close friends Tina and Paddy Fisher, Joann and Lance Maiocco, Larry Yatsko, many cousins, and her beloved dog Ruby.
A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2026, in St. Nicholas St. Mary Parish Washington St. Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp., PA.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2026, in the church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.
Online condolences can be made by visiting Karen’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com

01/20/2026

Patricia Buratti January 17, 2026
Patricia A. Buratti, 83, of Mt. Top passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Birchwood Nursing Home, Nanticoke. She was born in Ashley the daughter of the late Bernard and Agnes Farrell Mengeringhausen. Patricia graduated from St. Leo’s High School, Ashley. She was the Operations Manager at Bell Telephone and later Verizon prior to her retirement. Patricia was a member of St. Patrick’s church, Wilkes-Barre.
She was a life-long traveling-salesman customer, as her children will remember visits from Jewel-T, Electrolux, Encyclopedia, as well as Schwan’s. Her freezer was usually packed full with Schwan’s frozen foods, at one time requiring tape to keep it closed.
A career-long employee of Bell Telephone, she progressed through the ranks of telephone operator through Computer Operations Manager. She was also a member of the Bell Telephone Pioneers.
While having a full-time job, she found time to be a boy scout and girl scout mom. She loved her grandchildren, never missing an opportunity for a hug or kiss.
Sundays were extra special at her house, with everyone sharing a meal, and lots of laughs.
She always tried to see the other person’s point of view. We all remember her saying “well...”
Those who knew her know she was one of the nicest people you would ever meet.
Preceded in death by her husband, Ed Buratti, brother, Joseph Mengeringhausen, brother-in-law Jim Buratti, and brother-in-law, Bob Nilon.
Survived by her children, Ed Buratti and his wife Deborah, Hanover Twp., Susan Chapman and her husband Neil, Douglasville, GA, Sharon Buratti, Nanticoke, grandchildren Ryan Buratti and his wife Jessica, Lynchburg, VA, Jeff Buratti, Denver, CO, Kendra Chapman, Wilkes-Barre, Dylan Chapman, Douglasville, GA, Fred Hopersberger, Mt. Top, Lauren Gavlick and her husband Mike, Mt. Top. Great grandchildren, Maxwell, Rex, Huxon, Jack, and Rowan, brother, Bernie Mengeringhausen and his wife Susan, Wilkes-Barre, sister, Mary Ellen Nilon, Nanticoke, sister-in-law Sandra Buratti, Reston, and sister-in-law, Judy Smith Mengeringhausen, Dallas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. from St. Leo the Great Parish, 33 Manhattan St. Ashley, PA. the family requests that anyone planning on attending the Mass go directly to the church.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday January 21, 2026, from Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home 89 Park Ave. Wilkes-Barre
Online condolences can be made by visiting Patricia’s obituary at www.NGJfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to St. Leo the Great Parish, Ashley.

01/12/2026

Janet (Smurl) Dilworth
January 10, 2026

Janet (Smurl) Dilworth, born Janet Dmohoski, was born June 4, 1947, in Peckville, Pennsylvania to Frank and Gloria (Mako) Dmohoski. She passed away at home surrounded by family on January 10, 2026.

She was a 1965 graduate of Northeast High School in Duryea, Pennsylvania where she enjoyed being a majorette in the Highschool band. She spent her summers working in Atlantic City where she loved to swim at the beach and enjoyed live music and dancing. Later in life she would pass on her love of nature, swimming and music to her children and grandchildren.

Janet was very active in her community and church. She was a member and President of the women's Lions Club in West Pittston, Pa where she always made it a priority to make sure children in the community received toys at Christmas.

She attended Holy Rosary church on Park Avenue Wilkes-Barre where she taught CCD classes and loved working at the annual bazaar. She attended St. Leos in Ashley, Pa after the closing of her Parish and after moving she attended St. Basil's in Dushore, Pa.

Janet married John James "Jack" Smurl on December 28, 1968, and they were married almost 50 years until John passed away in 2017. Together they lived in West Pittston Pa. and Wilkes-Barre, Pa. They had four daughters, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. They tried to attend every event or activity their children and grandchildren participated in as their support was endless. They were involved in the PTO, PTA, sports booster clubs and coaching. They also loved history, camping and traveling.

After all of her children graduated from high school, Janet worked as a Pharmacy Technician for more than 20 years with Rite Aid Pharmacy in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Janet married Charles Albert Dilworth on April 10, 2021, separated only by her passing. They met at church and were so blessed to both have a "second time around". Together they enjoyed traveling, history, trips and activities with their families and friends. They went everywhere from Florida to Paris and everywhere in between. Their adventures were endless and brought her true happiness. They were truly blessed to have found each other later in life and have had so many good times. Their love was truly a match made in heaven.

She loved history and one of her favorite places to visit was Gettysburg, Pa. She learned something new every time she went and had a passion for passing on her knowledge of history to her family and friends.

Janet had many other interests and passions such as cooking, gardening, shopping with her daughters, playing cards, reading, movies and tours. Her passion for trying and learning new things was contagious. She was always down for anything because as she said, "life is a journey".

She was an amazing spouse, mother, grandmother and neighbor. From providing a meal or a ride to helping with schoolwork and party planning, the care and love she provided to those around her was selfless. She was a mother to all. She didn't care if they were her own children, friends of her daughters or the children in the neighborhood, Janet made sure all of the kids were safe, fed, and cared for.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Gloria (Mako) Dmohoski, grandparents Edward and Jeanette Mako, sister Deborah Moughan, spouse John "Jack" Smurl, and infant grandson Michael John Glowinski.

Janet is survived by her spouse Albert Dilworth, daughter Dawn Marie Glowinski, daughter Heather Engle (spouse Chad Engle), daughter Shannon Pietroski (spouse Edward Pietroski), daughter Carin Williams (spouse Neal Williams), brother Dennis Dmohoski (spouse Lisa Dmohoski), grandchildren Mark Glowinski, Zachary Gonzalez, Jarod Engle, Gillian Sokoloski, Emily Engle and Andzia Pietroski, and great grandchildren Cora, Sloan, Zakari & Elle. Christopher Moughan and family (nephew), Jennifer Murphy and family (niece), Gregory & Brad Dmohoski (nephews), Sharon Yanovitch (niece), Michael Yanovitch and family (nephew), Patrick Yanovitch and family (nephew), William (Bill) Yanovitch & family (nephew) and numerous cousins.

A heartfelt thank you to Guthrie Hospice in Towanda for providing Janet exceptional and compassionate care for over 18 months. The love and support of their staff was appreciated beyond words.
We also want to thank Valley Home Care Solutions for providing a quick, compassionate and professional response for immediate need of end-of-life care. Their caregiver was truly an angel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday January 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. from St. Leo The Great Church 33 Manhattan St., Ashley, Pa the family asks for everyone to go directly to church. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Hanover Twp.

A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday January 15, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm at Nat-Gawlas-Jordan Funeral Home 89 Park Ave, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital or to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.

01/12/2026

John Paul Bielecki
1964 – 2026

John Paul Bielecki, 61, of Plains Twp. passed away Monday January 12th, 2026, at Hampton House, Hanover Township. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, the son of John Harry Bielecki and the late Mooneen Phyllis Levan Bielecki. John Paul attended Edwin Mackin Elementary and Wilkes-Barre Vo Tech schools and worked at United Rehabilitation Services in Wilkes-Barre. He served on the Luzerne-Wyoming County MH/DS Quality Council and was also a long-time member of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Wilkes-Barre.
John Paul was a loving, kind and sweet man who touched the lives of his family and friends. He loved to go bowling, dancing, spending time outdoors at parks with his friends, and animals of all kinds. John Paul participated in Special Olympics competitions, loved riding horses, music, had a great sense of humor and enjoyed a good laugh. John Paul never missed a mass at Our Lady of Hope.
The family would like to thank the staff of Hampton House for the loving care they gave John Paul the last years of his life.
John Paul is survived by his father, John Bielecki, Plains Twp, sister Tiona Beckley and her husband Jon, Clark Summit, aunt and godmother Helen Mary Levan, Dallas, niece Sarah Beckley, Waverly, and nephew Jon Beckley Jr and his wife Courtney, Clark Summit.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday am January 14, 2026, at Our Lady of Hope Parish 40 Park Ave. Wilkes-Barre. Family and friends are asked to go directly to church. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.
Online condolences can be made by visiting John Paul’s obituary at ww.ngjfuneral.com

01/08/2026

John M. Puskar
January 6, 2026

John M. Puskar, 93, formerly of Plains Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing, Wilkes-Barre.

He was born in Plymouth, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine Dikart Puskar. John attended Plymouth High School and was a member of St. Nicholas-St. Mary Parish in Wilkes-Barre. He was employed in the local garment industry, having worked for many years at Sea Isle Sportswear, Wilkes-Barre, as well as Mr. Z’s, Plains. His favorite pasttimes were talking about sports and politics, and he had a great love for his dogs and some of the local wildlife that would regularly stop by to visit.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Kutz, Mary Golumb, Bernadine Kozloski, Margaret Mevec, Anne Montedonico, and Catherine Chabak, and his two brothers Joseph and Francis.

John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Nancy Geiger Puskar and by their sons, John “Duke” (Janel) Puskar of Sweet Valley and Michael (Kimberly) Puskar of Pittsburgh. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jillian and Kamryn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10 am in St. Nicholas-St. Mary Parish, 226 S. Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Lehman Township.

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

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