Howell-Lussi Funeral Home

11/11/2025

Today we pay tribute to our men and women who have served our country and continue to do so, safeguarding the freedoms we enjoy daily. This photograph, taken last Sunday in Church, features our parish's veterans who were honored. It was a heartfelt gesture of gratitude. To my dad, sister, and brother, thank you for your dedicated service to our nation. Our staff would like to extend their sincerest appreciation to all veterans. We proudly support and honor them in every way possible. To the veterans who have passed on we remember your sacrifices also.

11/06/2025

Announcing the passing of Elizabeth Aunt Betty Kratz. Rest in peace Aunt Betty.

Elizabeth M. Harrison-Kratz Obituary

Elizabeth M. (Betty Mae) Harrison-Kratz, 85, entered into eternal rest, on November

1st, 2025, at the home of her daughter, in Bedias, Texas

Born in Peckville, Pennsylvania on November 16th, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary C. Wopart-Harrison.

Betty was raised in West Pittston, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School. Pittston. She attended Lackawanna County Vocational School. Prior to retirement, she was employed at Lackawanna County Healthcare Facility, Peckville, for over 20 years.


Betty was a former parishioner at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Archbald, PA and its Alter and Rosary Society.

Prior to her illness, Betty enjoyed traveling, especially to Ireland, on many occasions, to visit her family. Every Tuesday and Thursday were her Bingo nights, she never missed a Penn State Football game on Saturday, cheered for the Los Angeles Chargers, but most of all, she enjoyed just spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are her daughters, Cheryl Ann Fedor her husband, Christopher, with whom she resided in Bedias, Texas, Mary Beth Strowsky, York, PA, 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a sister, Ann Marie Reed, Harding, PA. Three Nieces, including her Goddaughter, Lois Nye, Dripping Springs, Texas and a nephew.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her beloved son, Frank J. Kratz, Jr. and her infant sister, Eileen Harrison.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday November 28th, 2025 at 10am. in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 429 Church Street, Archbald. Relatives and friends may pay their respects from 9am until the time of Mass in the church. Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton section of Wyoming and is private and will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are by the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home Inc., 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston.

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Our Business was founded by Charles E. Howell in 1891 and was located at 55 South Main Street in Downtown Pittston City where it was called the Howell Funeral Home. It was also a Furniture Business out of the same location.

10/28/2025

🇺🇸 On National First Responders Day, we honor the brave men and women who run toward danger when we need them most. To our firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs, and 911 dispatchers who answer the call every single day — WE THANK YOU!

10/25/2025

A few hours away. Hope to see everyone there.

Mark your calendars. October 25th, 2025, is our annual trunk or treat from 4-6pm, featuring prizes, candy, music, and face painting. We have space for approximately three more vehicles. If interested, please contact us via phone or Facebook message. We look forward to seeing you there.

10/25/2025

People often have inquiries about funerals and the processes involved. Are our services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week? If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask. We are always available and ready to respond, providing support to you and your family. Thank you for entrusting our firm with your needs for over 135 years.

10/20/2025

Hope to see everyone on Saturday from 4-6pm. Weather looks great so far. We still have room for 2 more cars if anyone is interested. Thank you.

Mark your calendars. October 25th, 2025, is our annual trunk or treat from 4-6pm, featuring prizes, candy, music, and face painting. We have space for approximately three more vehicles. If interested, please contact us via phone or Facebook message. We look forward to seeing you there.

10/16/2025

Announcing the passing of Linda Victor. Please keep Andrew, Bridget and all of her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Linda Ann Victor, 78, of West Wyoming, passed away Wednesday morning October 15th, 2025, in Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Bob and Betty Bilbow Hoban. She was a graduate St. John’s High School. Linda was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston.

Linda was an avid Notre Dame fan and loved watching them play. She enjoyed shopping at Boscov’s store, and watching and purchasing lots of stuff on QVC. Her favorite holiday was St. Patrick’s Day.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Gail Sheridan, in laws, Andrew and Toni Victor, niece, Jess Kreidler and nephew, Michael Sherdian.

Linda is survived by her husband, Andrew Victor, Daughter, Bridget Brogan and husband Michael, sisters, Betsy Lynch and husband Tom, Tish Kreidler and husband Ed, brothers, Bobby Hoban and wife Joyce, Tommy Hoban and wife Sharon, brother-in-law, Albert Sheridan, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and best friend Mary Grace Steransky.

The funeral will be held on Saturday with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. in Corpus Christi Parish at 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. Everyone is asked to go directly to Church. Interment is private and will be held at the convenience of the family. A viewing will be held on Friday from 5pm. until 7pm. at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers may be made Allied Hospice at 200 S. Meade Street Wilkes-Barre, or the Care and Concern at Corpus Christi Parish at 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston.

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Our Business was founded by Charles E. Howell in 1891 and was located at 55 South Main Street in Downtown Pittston City where it was called the Howell Funeral Home. It was also a Furniture Business out of the same location.

10/16/2025

Announcing the passing of Jolene Salvo. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Jolene Peggy Salvo, Christian, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday morning October 15th, 2025 surrounded by the love she so generously gave throughout her life.

Born in York County, Pennsylvania, to George and Frances Sterner, she grew up with deep roots in family, faith, and community. A proud graduate of Red Lion High School,
she continued her education at York Business College, preparing for a life defined by family and devotion to others.

In her early years, she moved to New York City, where she worked for TWA and met her husband of 60 yrs, Charles (Charlie) Salvo, a native of Pittston. Together, they built a home dedicated to family and to raising their two wonderful children Sharon Ehret of, Exton, PA and Chuck Salvo of Flagler Beach, FL.

She devoted her life to her family and doted on her children and three grandchildren, Abby, Lauren and Allie. In her later years her heart overflowed with joy when she became a great-grandmother, cherishing every moment she spent with Payton, Neyland, Harry, Harlow, Claire and Charlie.

Upon retirement from a travel and retail career, she found purpose and community working alongside friends in her Methodist church, as well as through her volunteer efforts with Hospice and other meaningful organizations. Her compassionate spirit and genuine warmth touched every life she encountered.

She also loved her Book Club Flamingo Sisters, Bev, Grace, Kris, Marion, Nancy, and Phyllis, a circle of friendship that brought endless support, laughter, and stories that will last beyond a lifetime. She cherished these women and how they were always there for each other in the good times and bad.

Her free time was often spent traveling with her husband to visit their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and she was deeply grateful for all of them.

To know her was to know kindness, genuine care, and love. Her legacy will live on in the countless lives she brightened through family, friendship, and faith.

She is survived by her daughter Sharon and husband Ed, son Chuck and wife Barbara:
her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all of whom will carry her love forward.

Arrangements are by the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home Inc., 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston.

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Our Business was founded by Charles E. Howell in 1891 and was located at 55 South Main Street in Downtown Pittston City where it was called the Howell Funeral Home. It was also a Furniture Business out of the same location.

10/15/2025

Announcing the passing of Linda Victor, 78, of West Wyoming. A viewing will be held on Friday from 5-7pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 11am in Corpus Christi Parish at 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. Everyone is asked to go directly to church on Saturday morning. Interment will be private. A full obituary will appear on our website On Thursday afternoon.

10/15/2025

Announcing the passing of Mary E. Williams. Keep her family in your prayers

Mary Elizabeth Williams, 94, of Wyoming, passed away Monday morning October 13th, 2025 in the Meadows Manor, Dallas.

Born in Allentown, she was daughter of the late Floyd and Carrie Jennings Hileman. Mary was a graduate of the Wyoming High School and then after graduation she went to the Wyoming Seminary Dean School of Business.

She was employed as an Executive Secretary at the Kirby Health Center, Wilkes-Barre for 47 years.

Mary was a member of the Wyoming United Presbyterian Church, Wyoming, where she served as a Clerk of Session for many years.

Mary loved family gatherings, her church, cooking, baking and traveling. She had a special love for beaches.

She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Francis Williams in 2011 they were married for 50 years, brothers, David, George and Floyd Hileman, brother-in-law, Robert Wayne Williams.

Mary is survived by her brother-in-law, John C. Williams, and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Thursday October 16th, 2025 from 10am until 11am. at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home Inc., 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston. A Service will then be held at 11am with Pastor Martha Jordan of the First United Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be private in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Dallas.

In lieu of flowers or memorial donations may be made in Mary’s name to the Parkison’s Foundation at 1359 Broadway Suite 1509 New York, Ny 10018 or the St. Vincent DePaul Soup kitchen at 39 E. Jackson Street Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18701.

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Our Business was founded by Charles E. Howell in 1891 and was located at 55 South Main Street in Downtown Pittston City where it was called the Howell Funeral Home. It was also a Furniture Business out of the same location.

10/12/2025

Mark your calendars. October 25th, 2025, is our annual trunk or treat from 4-6pm, featuring prizes, candy, music, and face painting. We have space for approximately three more vehicles. If interested, please contact us via phone or Facebook message. We look forward to seeing you there.

10/10/2025

Announcing the passing of Nancy L. Recupero. Please keep her family in your prayers. A great lady who was there for so many at their worst time.

Nancy L. Recupero, 89, of West Pittston, passed away Tuesday morning in Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation, Exeter.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she as a daughter of the late Louis and Nancy Butwinski Palermo. She was a graduate of Meyers High School. After High School she attended nursing school in New York.

Nancy was a member of Corpus Christi Parish (Immaculate Conception Church), West Pittston where she sang in the choir for many years.

Nancy married her husband Anthony L. Recupero Jr. and they purchased a property at 406 Susquehanna Avenue, West Pittston in 1960 and opened the Recupero Funeral Home. For years Nancy worked side by side in the family business with her husband Anthony and her son Anthony L. III. She was instrumental in helping so many area families get through the worst times of their lives.

She loved her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed going to up to the Country at the barn at her daughter house, shopping in all the area stores especially CVS. Nancy was also an avid fan of Penn State, Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles and loved watching those games cheering them on.

Nancy was a member of the Goodwill Hose Co. and the Ladies auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life her husband Anthony L. Recupero Jr. who passed in June of 2002, and her brother Louis Palermo.

Nancy is survived by her children, Anthony L. Recupero III (Leigh), Avoca, Leanne Nyzio, Wyoming, grandchildren, Maria Recupero-English (Bill), Nancy Recupero, and Anthony Nyzio, grandpups and kitties, Khala, Buddy, Kory, Albert and Rico, a niece, Kim Pasquale, nephew, Rick Palermo.

A visitation will be held on Monday October 13th, 2025 from 5pm. until 7pm. at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home Inc., 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday October 14th, 2025 at 11am. in Corpus Christi Parish (Immaculate Conception Church) at 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. Everyone is asked to go directly to church on Tuesday morning. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

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Our Business was founded by Charles E. Howell in 1891 and was located at 55 South Main Street in Downtown Pittston City where it was called the Howell Funeral Home. It was also a Furniture Business out of the same location.