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Allied Services Hospice Center takes hospice care above and beyond. Our goal is to relieve suffering, enhance comfort and support quality of life.

02/08/2026

Our deepest condolences are with the Genovese family.

🙏🏻Anthony Francis Genovese, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at Allied Services Hospice Center surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Anthony was a good man. Born in Elizabeth, NJ in 1951 to Victor Genovese and Grace Astolfi, he grew up in Taylor and graduated from Riverside High School in 1970. It was there he met the love of his life, Mary Ann. He married his high school sweetheart, and the two were together for more than 54 years.

After graduation, he worked for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad until it shut down, then served as a conductor for New Jersey Transit. He and his wife Mary Ann lived at Lake Paupackan for 20 years, and together the two opened Genovese’s Family Restaurant in Taylor. For the last 25 years, Anthony and Mary Ann would travel south every winter to Haines City, Florida to enjoy warmer weather and sunshine.

A true jack of all trades, Anthony also owned Vic’s Auto, buying and selling vehicles and attending auto auctions. He was a skilled handyman, able to perform any home maintenance and repair.

Anthony was preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister Nancy Renna. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann, his brother Richard Genovese and his wife Catherine, his sister Carol Genovese, his sister Linda Pagnotti and her husband Vince, as well as nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by many dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society.

Anthony Francis Genovese

January 31, 2026

02/07/2026

Our deepest sympathies are with the Lyons family as it was our privilege to have been able to provide comfort care for this proud Veteran of the Korean War. Our hospice team is humbled by the kind words and memorial gift designation request in James’s obituary.

🙏🏻🇺🇸James W. Lyons, 91, of Kingston, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Port Blanchard on Feb. 28, 1934, he was the son of the late Willard E. and Ruth M. (Sickler) Lyons and attended Coughlin High School.

James was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Forty Fort United Methodist Church, where he was a former trustee. He enjoyed gardening and working in his yard, and in his younger years, he loved riding motorcycles.

James was an electrician and, after 70 years of service, retired from the IBEW Local 102.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jacquelene Cassetori; and son-in-law, Ronald Shaw.

Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Jane E. (Houser) Lyons; son, James W. Lyons, Plains Township; daughter, Jane Shaw, Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren, Sarah Shaw Bartlett, Ronald Shaw, Danielle Cassetori, Erin Cassetori Thompson, and Jimmy Lyons; great-grandchildren, Lilly Bartlett, Finn Bartlett, Carter Martin, and Hadley Lyons; brother, Harold Lyons; sisters, Patricia Lyons Santarelli, Rose Lyons Brostoski; Diane Lyons, and Kathleen Lyons; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., 465 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, with the Rev. Richard Bradshaw officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. to service time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Allied Hospice, Blue Chip Animal Shelter, or the American Diabetes Association.

02/06/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schroeder family as it was our privilege to have been able to provide comfort care for this proud Veteran in his time of need.

🙏🏻🇺🇸Alfred W. Pete Schroeder Jr., 91, of West Pittston, passed away January 27th, 2026 in Allied Skilled Hospice, Scranton.

Born in Hamilton Twp., New Jersey, he was the son of the late Alfred W. Sr. and Bessie Moon Schroeder. He was a graduate of the Hamilton High School, New Jersey Teachers College, University of Maryland, and Rutgers University.

Pete honorably served his Country and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. And was honorably discharged in 1961.

He as an educator in the Reynolds Jr. High School, New Jersey and then a vice principal and then principal of the Steinert High School, Hamilton, New Jersey.

He loved his family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Pete followed Major League baseball very closely and as coached baseball for Jr. High School. He loved horses and NASCAR.

He had a love for the bible and studied it and went to church regularly throughout Luzerne County.

Pete also played the piano at many family gatherings.

He as preceded in death by his spouses, Carol A. Schroeder (Gdinsky), Linda Schroeder (Tinklepaugh), Brother, Arthur L. Schroeder.

Pete is survived by his children, Alfred W. Schroeder III and wife Katherine, Edward A. Schroeder, grandchildren, Lindsey Schroeder, Alfred William Schroeder, Mallory King, Nicole Schroeder, and Allison Schroeder, great-grandchildren, Madelyn King and Presley King.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 from 2pm until 4pm at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home Inc., 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston. A service will be held at 3pm.

Interment will be private in the West Pittston Cemetery.

Online condolences can be left at Howelllussi.com.

Alfred W. ‘Pete’ Schroeder Jr.

January 27, 2026

02/06/2026

Our deepest sympathies are with the Savokinas family as it was our privilege to have been chosen to provide comfort care for Marie in her time of need.

🙏🏻Marie was born on August 18, 1946, to Simon and Rita (Smith) Gustitus, of West Pittston; right after, her twin sister Mary was born. Marie was a Girl Scout Brownie and graduated from West Pittston High School in 1964. While in high school she worked at Star Garment dress factory, American Party Time, and Nathan’s Women’s dress shop on Main Street in Pittston.

After graduating Empire Beauty School she worked for Rosemary Garuba’s beauty shop, above Savo’s Pizza. When Rosemary asked her to go downstairs to buy sodas, she met Ray and the rest was history. They were married on July 12, 1969.

Besides working other jobs, she became an integral part of the Savokinas family businesses, starting with the original Savo’s Pizza in downtown Pittston, and then working with Ray, his brother Mike and Mike’s wife, Georgia to usher in their expansion into the then-new shopping center, Pittston Plaza.

In 1970 Ray and Marie gave birth to their son, Scott, and in 1973 Marie was there when the second location of Savo’s Pizza opened across from the Midway Shopping Center, in Wyoming. In July of 1975 Marie was by Ray’s side to do whatever was necessary to make the 200-seat Staircase Lounge; a beacon of entertainment in the Wyoming Valley, run smooth.

In 1977, when a fire destroyed half of the Pittston Mall, including Savo’s and the Staircase, Marie took a job working for JCPenney’s at the Wyoming Valley Mall. She quickly climbed the ladder, becoming a Senior Merchandising Manager.

When she was not working, Marie enjoyed spending time outdoors whether it was gardening, swimming in her pool, or spending time at either Ocean City, NJ or Virginia Beach. Most of all, Marie loved spending time with the true love of her life- her dog, Ruffles. He was her companion on about every outing she took, and would sit on her lap, looking out the window to watch the sights. Wherever they traveled, everyone knew Ruffles; and Marie was more than happy to introduce everyone to him, offering his never-ending supply of free kisses.

Marie is survived by her husband Ray, son, Scott and wife Rachel, and their two children Jack and Abi; and twin sister, Mary.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., 700 South Twp. Blvd., Pittston Twp., PA 18640.

Viewing hours will be held on Friday, February 6, 2025, from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Additional viewing hours will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9-11am.

Funeral Services will take place on Saturday at 11am in the funeral home. Officiate: Pastor Shane Nichols of Trinity Christian Church, Avoca, PA.

Interment will be private at the family’s convenience.

For further information or to share a memory of Marie, please visit www.GrazianoFuneralHome.com

Marie Savokinas

February 4, 2026

02/04/2026

Our deepest sympathies are with the Krolikowski family.

🙏🏻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.

Walter F. Krolikowski

February 1, 2026

02/03/2026

Our deepest condolences are with the Hill family as it was our privilege to have been chosen to provide comfort care for this proud Veteran, in his time of need.

🙏🏻🇺🇸Gilbert Hart Hill, Jr., 88, of Moosic, died Friday in Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. His beloved wife, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage on June 6, is Crena Elizabeth Hill.

Born in Pittston to the late Gilbert Sr. and Mary Robbie Hill, he was a graduate of St. John the Baptist Elementary and Pittston High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a draftsman stationed in France. Gilbert briefly worked with the Army Corps of Engineers as a civilian and was employed as a civil engineer in the construction industry throughout his life. He was co-owner of Pennsylvania Testing Labs in the 1970s, primarily working as an inspector and in soils testing. In 1980, he purchased and became the owner of Fennhaven Motel and Cabins in West Yellowstone, Montana. Upon returning to PA, he continued working in the engineering/construction industry until his retirement. He worked on the Nesbitt Water Treatment Plant and Ceasetown Dam projects.

Gilbert was a man of quick wit and enjoyed genealogy and researching family trees. He was a true Yankee fan and, in the past, assisted in coaching his grandson’s baseball team. A lifeguard in his youth at the YMCA, he also enjoyed gymnastics. He dabbled in preparing soups and salads and frequently read the Bible.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his four children, Deborah Crena Hill Zimmerman of Mountain Top, Mary Cynthia Collins (boyfriend Svetoslav) of Scranton, Judith Rose Durk (husband Stephen) of Edwardsville, and Gilbert Hart Hill III of Pittston Twp.; grandchildren, Dennis Zimmerman Jr. (wife Marilee), Kevin Zimmerman (wife Kara), Stephanie Pierantoni (husband Fred), Taylor Durk, Jeffrey Collins Jr. (wife Laura), Ivaylo Pavlov (wife Iva); great-grandchildren, Tateum Victoria Zimmerman, Ryan Zimmerman, Ava Marie Zimmerman, Noah Boneforte (fianc Aubrie), Liam Scott Zimmerman, Kaitlyn Heckman, Ralista Pavlov, Stanislav Pavlov; great-great-grandchildren, Ayden, Alayna, and Alia; nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Eric Scott Zimmerman; and sisters, Elizabeth Bethy Delinski and Mary Alice Wilk.

The funeral will be Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 with a Catholic Blessing Service by Rev. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J. at 11:00 AM in Ferri & Gillette Funeral Services, LLC, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge. Interment with military honors, thereafter, in Mountain View Cemetery, Harding.

Relatives and friends may call Friday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. To leave an online condolence visit the funeral home website or page.

Gilbert Hart Hill, Jr.

January 30, 2026

02/03/2026

Our deepest sympathies are with the Dougherty family.

🙏🏻Tom Doc Dougherty of Dunmore, died Saturday at Allied Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen Butler Dougherty who died July 24, 2014. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Thomas J. And Margaret Peg Barrett Dougherty and was a proud graduate of Dunmore High School and the University of Scranton. Prior to retirement, he was an educator/coach in the Dunmore School District.

Surviving are three sons, Michael and wife Paula of Dunmore, Gerard Dougherty and his companion Alisha Micknick, of Taylor, Thomas and wife Joyce, of Dunmore, daughter Ellen and spouse Matt of Waverly Twp, eleven grandchildren, Katie Tully Hart and her husband Patrick, Gerard and Patrick Dougherty, Alexandra Macrina and husband Kyle, Kyle and wife Brianna Lawless, Michael and fiancé Julia Lowe, Tommy and Rogan Dougherty, Kevin, Jack and Kelly Quinn and fiancé Jaret Horn, and 4 great grandchildren, two sisters Margaret Dougherty, Scranton, and Patricia Dougherty of St. Augustine Florida.

Doc was a proud teacher and coach and loved to see kids succeed in the classroom and in athletics, especially his grandkids. He was always searching the paper to cut out and laminate their latest achievements. Doc was a former boys basketball coach at Dunmore High School where he enjoyed much success and mentored many young men and formed life long relationships with his former players.

Doc was the leader of cheesy egg day, a Sunday morning ritual where he got to see and connect with his children and grandchildren. His grandchildren in turn, looked forward to these simple gathering to spend time with their grandfather, connect with him and each other. Doc enjoyed the game of golf and passed this love to his family. He was a 50 plus year member of Elmhurst Country Club, where he enjoyed countless rounds with his buddies. He especially loved his Friday crew and time spent on the patio enjoying a skull buster or two.

The funeral will be Friday with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 800 Taylor Ave, Scranton, Pa. Interment Dunmore Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday morning from 9am until Mass time.

Arrangements Albert P. O’Donnell Funeral Home, 2025 Green Ridge St., Dunmore, Pa.

Tom ‘Doc’ Dougherty

January 31, 2026

02/03/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Johnstone family.

🙏🏻Jewel Johnstone, age 84, of Hanover Twp., passed into the Hands of the Lord on January 22, 2026 at Allied Meade Street Hospice, Wilkes Barre.

Born July 26, 1941 in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Niznik and Jule Olenik. Jewel was a graduate of Plymouth High School and was a member of S. S. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Plymouth. She had been employed by Bell Telephone/ Verizon for many years as a telephone operator.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Niznik who passed away in 2002.

Surviving are nieces and nephews, Jeannette Rossi and her husband Lindo, of Hanover Twp., Georgette Nealon, of Wilkes Barre, Joe Niznik and his wife Kathleen, of Muhlenburg and Jerry Niznik, of Hanover Twp. and great nieces and nephews. Jewel is also survived by her sister in law Shirley Niznik, of Breslau Section of Hanover Twp.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Divine Liturgy Thursday at 11 a.m. in S.S. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Plymouth. Interment will be in the Parish Cemetery, Plymouth Twp.

Arrangements are entrusted to the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, Plymouth.

02/03/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fisher family.

🙏🏻🇺🇸Albert W. Fisher, 89, a South Scranton resident, passed away Friday. He was the husband of the former Rose Marie Kugler for 68 years. He was a kind person raised at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home in Zenia, Ohio. He was the son of the late John and Martha Jane Hauk Fisher and is survived by his wife, a son Joseph, Scranton a daughter Jane Marie, Long Island, NY, a sister Darla Land Dorini, Fl., and extended family Karly, Paisley and Malachi. His brother John, died several years ago.

Al served in the US Navy for 4 years, then attended the Mergenthaler School in New York City, came home and started working as a printer and sports writer for the Scranton tribune. He wrote the column ” Fishing with Fisher”. When the Tribune closed, he worked at the Citizens Voice. Al loved fishing, monthly trips to the casino, and lunch with the gang.

Al was a member of St. Mary of The Assumption Church and when it closed, he became a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 30, in Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church, St Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 1217 Prospect Ave., by Rev. Jonathan Kuhar, Pastor, at 10 AM. Inurnment later in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the church Friday from 9 to 10 AM. Thank you to Joe and everyone at Geisinger and Allied that helped Al. To leave an online condolence, visit www.augusthaasfuneralhome.com.

Albert W. Fisher

01/30/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Helfrich family.

🙏🏻Catherine E. Helfrich, 94, of Hanover Township, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Allied Services Hospice Center Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, February 10, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Carl D. Wint and Catherine E. (Shulz) Keiper Wint and spent the past 66 years in Lee Park, Hanover Township.

Catherine was a graduate of Elmer L. Meyers High School. She was employed as a Sorter for Harte-Hanks Distribution, Wilkes-Barre and retired after 30 years.

She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her loving husband, George R. Helfrich, who passed away August 26, 2007; a granddaughter, Jessica Helfrich; two brothers, Carl D. Wint, Jr. and James Keiper, and six sisters, Gertrude Hurst, Thelma Casey, Henrietta Bergstrasser, Ruth Moses, Madeline McCarthy and Margaret Weber.

Surviving are three children, George R. Helfrich and wife Anita, Aberdeen, MD; Michael Helfrich and wife Karen, Larksville; and Kathleen Busch and husband Carl, Daytona Beach, FL; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be private, at the convenience of her family. Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., (East), 669 W. Butler Dr., Drums, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Online condolences can be entered and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com.

Catherine E. Helfrich

January 25, 2026

01/28/2026

Our deepest sympathies are with the Kitchen family as it was our privilege to have been chosen to provide comfort care for this lifelong, compassionate nurse who cared for so many, in her time of need. Our Hospice team is humbled by the kind words and memorial gift designation request, in lieu of flowers, in Barbara’s obituary.

🙏🏻Barbara Ann Kitchen, 83 of West Wyoming, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Allied Services Hospice Center in Wilkes-Barre surrounded by her loving family and devoted neighbors.

Born in West Wyoming on April 25, 1942, Barbara was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Zelinsky) Nemic.

Barbara was a woman of faith and member of St. John the Evangelist in Pittston. A graduate of her local nursing program, she dedicated 50 years to providing compassionate nursing care, first in private duty and then at Wesley Village Nursing Home in Jenkins Twp.

Barbara was blessed with a loving heart and generous spirit. She was one of a kind and had a gift for making everyone feel like family. Her happiest times were those spent with her loving husband of 60 years, Robert Kitchen. Whether they were on a cross country road trip, one of many international cruises, or cooking at home, Barbara and Bob were always together and ready for their next adventure.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Robert H. Kitchen, and her sisters, Rosemary Boyer and Marie Nicholas.

Surviving are her siblings, sister, Joan Vrhel and husband, Melvin, Carverton; brother, John Nemic and wife, Margaret, West Wyoming; sister, Jean Jones, Easton; brother, George Walker and wife, Karen, Carverton; sister, Donna Fontimayor, Georgia; sister, Debra Hartman and husband, Kevin, Dupont; sister-in-law, Vlorien Sokolov and husband, George, New Jersey; multiple nieces and nephews, as well as many caring and devoted neighbors and friends. The family extends a special thank you to Robert Kovitch and Frances O’Shea for their kindness and support.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Barbara’s viewing which will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 8 to 10 A.M. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St., Pittston, followed by the celebration of her Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M.

Private interment will be held in Mount Zion Cemetery, Harding.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Allied Services Hospice Center in Wilkes-Barre, https://www.allied-services.org/giving

Arrangements have been entrusted to Bednarski Funeral Home, Wyoming.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit www.bednarskifuneralhome.com

Barbara Ann Kitchen

January 24, 2026

01/27/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Motts family.

🙏🏻Johanna Motts, 91, of Jessup, passed away on Friday, January 23rd at Allied Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Jessup, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Clementina Tini Canevari.

She was employed by Barbizon and Capital Records and after raising her family she was a School Crossing Guard for over 10 years. Her biggest passion was playing bingo and cards. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandma. She will truly be missed by all who loved her. The family would like to especially thank Green Ridge Health Care Center and Angie and Paula for all their kind and compassionate care.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Motts, who died in 2015; her brothers Angelo and Mario Canevari and a sister Louise Dziedzic.

She is survived by her loving children, Michele Garvey (Buddy), Paul and Companion (Joyce), and Greg and companion (Dawn), all of Jessup; her grandchildren, Cory Garvey (Sara), Shalyn Hughes (Brian), Sarah Supey (Adam) and 5 great-grandchildren; her brother Charles Canevari; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be on Wednesday with mass of Christian burial at 1:30pm at Queen of Angels Parish, Jessup. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Viewing hours will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm at Louis M. Margotta Funeral Home, 511 Church St., Jessup, PA.

Johanna Motts

January 23, 2026

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