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Mamary-Durkin Funeral Home, 59 Parrish Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA (2026)

02/06/2026

Barbara Schmidt

Barbara Schmidt, 74, passed away on Thursday January 29th, 2026 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

Barbara was born on January 4, 1952 in Dover, Delaware. She moved to Long Island, New York as a young child with her parents and siblings. She was married to Stephen Schmidt and had 2 sons, Daniel & Ryan. Barbara was an avid lover of Baseball and Wrestling. She loved cardinals and listening to 70s/80s R&B, Barry White being her favorite.

Barbara was one of a kind and was never afraid to tell it how it is. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by her two sons Daniel and Ryan. Her six grandchildren, Brayden, Hailey, Lily, Riley, Ryan and Allyson as well her three sisters Patricia, Gerri and Gail

Her funeral services were held privately at Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services, 59 Parrish St. Wilkes Barre, PA 18702.

01/28/2026

Linda Marilyn St. Pierre

Linda Marilyn (Davies) St. Pierre, 75, passed away peacefully at Embassy at East Mountain nursing home and rehabilitation center, Wilkes-Barre, in the early morning hours of January 24, 2026.

Born November 18, 1950, Linda was one of 13 children, a beloved daughter of the late William D. and Ann Edwards Davies.

Linda was a 1968 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, where she was a cheerleader and proudly co-wrote her class song. She earned her RN license in 1972 through a nursing program at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, and was later employed by a local doctor’s office, where she worked for several years before suspending her career to raise her children and later to care for her sister, Jean.

Linda married the love of her life, Michael P. St. Pierre, on May 27, 1972, and they celebrated 53 years together, raising four children and welcoming six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of whom they cherished.

Linda possessed a natural creative talent, which she honed in various ways. A prolific quilter and crocheter, her beautiful afghans and blankets adorn the homes of countless loved ones, each masterpiece meticulously crafted and gifted to family and friends in celebration of marriages and births.

Linda was particularly proud of her Welsh heritage, regularly making Welsh cookies and pasties, and watching her favorite movie, How Green Was My Valley, whenever it aired on TCM.

She will be lovingly remembered for her devout Christian faith, her kindness and generosity, her dedication to family, and her quiet, patient nature.

In addition to her husband, Linda is survived by her four children: Marc, of Kingston, Amanda (Russell) Straw, of Harrisburg, Timothy, of Philadelphia, and Rebecca Cassel, of Jefferson Township; grandchildren Wyatt, Brandon, and Liam Straw, Audrey and Henry Cassel, and Kevin Rossi, Jr; one great-grandchild, Noelle Straw. She is also survived by three siblings, Wayne (Jean) Davies, Irmo, SC, Paul (Patricia) Davies, Shavertown, and Phyllis Balmer, Dallas; sisters-in-law Sumnar Davies, Hanover Township, and Mary Ann Davies, Williamsburg, VA; brothers-in-law Frank McCormack, Wilkes-Barre, and Anthony Esser, Scottsdale, AZ; and countless nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held for Linda on a future date. Donations can be made in Linda’s honor to Our Daily Bread Ministries, publisher of her favorite devotional.

Arrangements are made by Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services, 59 Parrish Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702

01/07/2026

Denise Antall-Allen

Denise Antall-Allen, 61, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 at Kettering Health Dayton Hospital, in Dayton Ohio. Born on August 19, 1964, in Kingston, PA. Denise was the daughter of George and Jeanne (Pisarcik) Antall.

Denise grew up in Hanover Green where her love for sports began. From a young age, Denise could be found on the field or the court—swinging a bat, shooting hoops, and encouraging teammates with her trademark determination and positivity. She excelled in baseball, softball, and basketball throughout her youth and carried that athletic spirit into her college years, where she continued to play with skill, grit, and grace. Denise was also an avid hunter who grew up spending time in the woods with her father and brother George. Denise attended Hanover Area High school class of 1982.

Denise attended Misericordia University, Lock Haven University, and Luzerne County Community College, where she pursued studies in Education. Over the years, her career took several paths — from working at Hanover Area High School, to serving as a manager at the Sears Logistics warehouse, and later joining Geisinger.

Denise’s love for the game extended far beyond her own achievements. After college, she devoted many years to coaching girls’ basketball, helping young athletes develop confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love of the sport. Denise was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan, Denise proudly wore her scarlet and gray, cheering passionately through every season. Denise loved playing paintball with the Blue’s Crew, always side by side with her husband and their son, Colin.

In 2020, Denise was diagnosed with breast cancer. She bravely faced her treatments and went on to win her fight, becoming a proud survivor.

Denise is survived by her parents George and Jeanne Antall (Hanover Township); husband James (Dayton, OH); her children Robin and Colin Allen (Hanover township); four grandchildren; Rylie, Payton, Mackenzie, and Aviana who were the light of her life. Her brother George and wife Michelle Antall (Charlotte, NC); nephews Jeremy and wife Hayley Antall (Rock hill, SC), Jared and his fiancé Kailyn Antall (Knoxville, TN); sister Jennifer Antall (Hanover township), god-daughter Paige and husband Antonio Costantino (Hanover township), great niece Ivy Costantino; Father in law Ronnie Burchfield; brother and sister in law Shaun and Stephanie Burchfield, along with many family and dear friends. Denise was preceded in death by her grand parents Frank and Genevieve Pisarcik, George and Hannah Antall, mother in law Peggy Burchfield; brother in law Scott Burchfield.

Denise’s legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched—her family, friends, players, and fellow sports enthusiasts who will forever remember her competitive drive, warmth, and laughter.

A memorial service will be held February 7th, at 10 am at the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church in Buttonwood; 420 Main Road, Hanover Township. Friends may call from 9 am until the service. The burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting with arrangements.

01/01/2026

Eileen (Wall) Goble

Eileen (Wall) Goble, 78 went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2025.

Eileen was born in Beaumont to the late Russell and Ramona Meeker Wall and was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School.

Eileen and her husband Gene enjoyed travelling cross country on their motorcycle and were members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Assoc. She was a member of the Independent Bible Church of Duryea and could often be found reading her Bible and doing puzzle books.

Eileen leaves behind her husband Gene, son Michael and wife Lisa, son Jeffrey and wife Christina, daughter Jodi, grandchildren Michael and wife Abigail, Elizabeth, Ashley Rowe, and Sean, siblings Russell Wall, Cynthia Trumbower, Amelia Hettesheimer, and Pauline Weisenbacker, and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Barbara Wall.

The funeral service will be held at 3pm on January 3, 2026 at Independent Bible Church of Duryea, 328 Main St., Duryea. Family will receive friends from 2-3pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make donations to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements are by Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

12/01/2025

Deborah A Dervinis

Deborah A. Dervinis, 71 of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home on November 21, 2025.

Debbie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Smith Gregoire. After graduating from Meyers High School in 1973, she went on to Penn State University where she studied nursing. She worked as an LPN for the Commonwealth of PA for 35 years.

For many years, she was a member of Good Shephard Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre as well as a member of the FOP in Hanover Twp. She loved teaching Sunday School and being a dance mom and soccer mom.

Debbie is already deeply missed by her beloved husband Wesley of 42 years, niece Amanda McCann, daughter Gabriella Gregoire, and extended family and friends.

The funeral service will be held at 1pm on December 14, 2025 at Good Shephard Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make donations to Debbie’s husband Wesley or daughter Gabby.

Arrangements are by Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

11/26/2025

Frederick F. Gribble, Jr.

Frederick “Fred” Gribble, Jr., 86 of Shavertown, passed away suddenly on November 25, 2025.

Fred was born in Wilkes-Barre on March 6, 1939 to the late Frederick and Elizabeth Finn Gribble. He graduated from GAR High School and worked for over 40 years in the produce department at Acme. He then drove for Luzerne County Transportation Authority for more than 10 years.

He was a member of Shavertown United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. He also sang with Orpheus Choir for many years. Fred was a lifelong, avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.

Fred’s wife Judith preceded him in death in 2023, as well as his brothers Ronald and William, and his beloved dog Muffin.

Surviving are his daughters, Sharon Mudlock (Frank) and Jennifer Dent (John), grandchildren Stephanie Lombardo (Bernie), Brittany Mudlock, and Victoria Dent, great-grandchildren Luca and Gia Lombardo, sister Elaine Lasecki, as well as sister-in-law Susan Jane Shoemaker.

Funeral services were conducted privately by Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre.

10/25/2025

Betty M Fairchild

Betty M.Fairchild was born May 15, 1927 in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre and passed away after 98 years on October 21, 2025 at Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hazleton.

Betty was the daughter of the late Sam and Beatrice Robinson. After graduating from E.L. Meyers High School in 1945, she married Lyle R Fairchild, who passed away in 2011, but not before celebrating their 65th anniversary. Her brother and sister-in-law Thomas R. and Beverly Robinson also preceded her in death.

For the first half of her life, Betty lived in the Rolling Mill Hill section of Wilkes-Barre before residing in Mountain Top, Slocum Twp., and The Laurels Senior Community, Hazle Twp.

She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Mountain Top, where she was active for many years in the Sunshine Circle. She was also a former member of Faith United Methodist Church, Slocum and Parrish Street United Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre.

Betty was a 50-year member and Past Worthy Matron of the former Ashley Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, past president of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Wyoming Valley, and a member of Mountain Top Active Adults.

She is survived by her children Barry L. Fairchild and his wife Paula, Kempton and Betsy Bayzick and her husband Matt, Sugarloaf, grandchildren Eric Fairchild and his wife Sherry, West Wyoming, Sarah Fairchild, Ridgefield, CT, and Brian Bayzick and his wife Jamie, Chalfont, great-grandchildren Emily and Hannah Fairchild and Cole and Carter Bayzick, nephew Robert G Robinson, Dallas and niece Lisa A Huppman, Valparaiso, IN.

A memorial service will be held at 10am on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Christ United Methodist Church, Mountain Top. Arrangements are by Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Those desiring may send donations in her memory to Christ United Methodist Church 175 S. Main Rd, Mountain Top, PA 18707 or to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, PO Box 781352, Phila., PA 19178-1352.

10/18/2025

Sandra (Kenney) Gula

Sandra (Kenney) Gula, 75, passed away on October 17, 2025 after a brief illness.

Daughter of the late Joseph and Juanita Kuhns Kenney of Hanover Twp., Sandy was a proud Hanover Hawkeye graduate of the class of 1967 from Hanover High School. She was also a long-standing member of the Reunion Committee.

For many years, Sandy was employed by Hartman’s Restaurant, Hanover Twp. and later at Mercy Hospital and Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, from where she retired.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Diane (Kenney) Keller and Pat (Kenney) Duffy.

She will forever be missed by her husband Thomas, Hanover Twp., children Christopher (Christina) Spencer, Mountain Top, Michelle (Peter) Giatrakis, Swoyersville, her precious grandchildren whom she adored Elizabeth Giatrakis and Connor Spencer, her sister Marie (John) Kapioski, Georgia, and her great friend Brenda Chipego, whom she loved very much.

In accordance with her wishes, private services will be held at the convenience of her family. Arrangements are by Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Those desiring may send donations in her memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Center, or Whiskers World, Inc.

10/15/2025

MaryEllen Audi

MaryEllen Audi (Hudanick) passed away and went to see The Lord early on Sunday morning 10/12/2025. She was the last surviving sibling of the double digit Hudanick ‘Hergy’ clan from Watkins St. in Swoyersville, PA. MaryEllen will be remembered by all those who know her by her infectious smile and sweet personality.

MaryEllen was born in March of 1939 and graduated from Swoyersville High School in 1957. She had a lot of good memories of the early days working at JS Raub but struck gold not long after that when she met her husband George ‘Junie’ Audi a few years after his discharge from serving in The Navy during the Korean War. They had three children, Pamela Do**es, George Audi, and Tammy Audi. They started their life together in Kingston and after five years moved to Jay St in Swoyersville where they built memories there with neighbors, friends and family for the better part of 50 years. MaryEllen raised her three children, loved to cook and bake, and she was a worker. She took great joy in transforming her home by painting and redecorating with new rugs and furniture to make her home cozy for her family and friends. She always worked extra to help provide for her family and loved making homeowners proud of their houses that she cleaned…and yes, you always took your shoes off in her house. MaryEllen loved playing bingo with her sisters, playing poker at holiday gatherings with the Hergy clan and one of her happy spots was sitting in front of a slot machine at the casino with a hazelnut coffee from Dunkin Donuts in her hand. Her church, her Lord and her Bible were very important to her and we know she’s in an extremely good place right now.

MaryEllen leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Gabriella Audi, Dylan Audi, Jake Miscavage, Maximillian Do**es and Nick Miscavage. After she lost her husband of 52 years, she spent a few years at home but shared her smile with the residents and staff at Serenity Care in Wyoming PA and most recently at 3rd Ave Health and Rehab in Kingston, PA where she was admired by everyone.

At her specific request, there will be no interment or funeral services. If you feel the desire to give, Candy’s Place in Forty Fort would be welcoming of that gift. Candy’s Place is a free wellness center helping cancer patients and their caregivers with counseling, massages, reflexology, tai chi, etc… Candy’s Place was extremely valuable and admired by MaryEllen’s beloved daughter Pam who lost her battle with cancer last year.

MaryEllen’s wishes were carried out by Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services, 59 Parrish St. Wilkes-Barre

10/10/2025

Ashley Ann Boyer

Ashley Ann Boyer, née Ricko, 37, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2025, in Hanover, Maryland. Ashley was the devoted wife of Timothy Boyer and the immensely proud mother of the light of their life, their daughter, Aribella.

Born in Hanover Township, PA on September 15, 1988, Ashley was the daughter of Donald and Donna Ricko and was the youngest of their five amazing children. She graduated from Hanover Area Senior High School in 2007 and The Pennsylvania State University - University Park in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation and Human Services. Ashley further earned a Master's Degree in Health Informatics from
Misericordia University in 2015.

After relocating to Virginia in 2015, Ashley reconnected with her former colleague from Wegman's, her fellow Penn State alum, and her soul mate, and the rest is as you say, history. Ashley and Tim wed in a beautiful beach ceremony in the Dominican Republic on September 2, 2021, surrounded by their friends and family. Two years later, the
couple was blessed with their little bundle of joy and Ashley quickly thrived and reveled in her new, and additional, role as "mama" to Aribella.

The life of the party, a lover of anything with sequins or four legs, the biggest Eagles fan in DelMarVa (go Birds!), and the best mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend anyone could ask for, Ashley left us way too soon and her loss will leave an immense everlasting hole in an immeasurable number of hearts.

In addition to Tim, Aribella, and her loving parents, Ashley was survived by her brothers, Donald and Steven Ricko, her sister, Kristen Laffey (née Ricko), her two beloved dogs, Bentley and Lincoln, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12pm on Tuesday, October 14 at St. Robert Bellarmine/St. Aloysius Church, Hanover Twp., PA.

Friends and family may call at the funeral home from 9:30-11:30am Tuesday.

Arrangements are by Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

10/09/2025

Harry E. Russ, Jr.

Harry E. Russ, Jr., 94 of Forty Fort, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2025. His services were held privately with Military Honors, and he was laid to rest in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Arrangements were by Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services, 59 Parrish St.Wilkes-Barre.

10/03/2025

Helen Mudlock

Helen Mudlock, 97, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on October 2, 2025.

Helen was born in Shantytown on April 10, 1928 to the late Metro and Mildred Drahusczak Baron. After graduating from Jenkins Twp. High School, she worked as a seamstress for Joseph Marykwas Factory among others.

Helen had a heart for God, and she began every day by reading her Bible and praying for her family and friends. She was a faithful member of the Independent Bible Church of Duryea and served the Lord in every way she could. She loved children and enjoyed helping in the nursery at church.

Helen was an excellent gardener, seamstress, and baker of bread, nut roll, and poppyseed on every Christmas and Easter. She worked hard daily and joyfully helped everyone.

She was preceded in death by her husband William, Sr., and all her siblings- Mary Williams, John Baron, Peter Baron, Anthony Baron, Anna Figura, William Baron, and Margaret Romano.

Helen is already deeply missed by her sons William, Jr. (Rose Ann), Stephen (Christine), and Joseph (Donna), grandchildren William III (Renee), Holly, Michael (Jenny), Dr. Amanda, Laura, and Joseph, Jr. (Ann Marie), great-grandchildren Hannah and Nadalee Foersch, Giavanna, Isabella, Sophia, and Summer Mudlock, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

A viewing will be held on Monday, October 6 from 5-7pm at Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services, 59 Parrish St. Wilkes-Barre. The funeral will begin Tuesday, October 7 at 10am at the Independent Bible Church of Duryea, 328 Main St., Duryea. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church on Tuesday. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Independent Bible Church of Duryea.

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