Rose Georgetti Bordick
March 7, 2010
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Rose Georgetti Bordick, 90, passed away peacefully at Riverstreet Manor on Sunday, March 7^th.  She was born in Cadogan, PA (near Pittsburgh) to Angelo and Josephine Taroli Georgetti, who predeceased her.  The family moved to Plains Township when Rose was very young and where she has resided most of her life.  During the past 3 ½ years, Rose was a resident of Riverview Ridge, in Wilkes-Barre, where she was surrounded by a caring staff and many new friends.

Rose was married to Marino (Mike) Bordick for 15 years when he was tragically killed in a mining accident on October 25, 1954.  As a young widow, Rose made the decision to go to Empire Beauty School, worked as a hairdresser for Isaac Long for several years, then had her own beauty salon in Wilkes-Barre until 1972 when Rose changed careers entirely and became an assistant to the Plains Township zoning officer until she retired.

Rose is survived by her daughter, Vivien Dusko of Red Bank, New Jersey, and son and daughter-in-law, Leroy and Felicia Bordick of Delmar, New York.  Rose’s beloved son-in-law, Raymond Dusko, predeceased her in 2007.

The grandchildren she lived to adore and who loved being adored by her include: Keith Dusko and his wife, Elizabeth; Christian Bordick; Dina Dusko; and Heather Bordick Abraham and her husband, Steven.

Towards the end of her life Rose was blessed with three very special gifts, three precious great-grandchildren:  Charles Raymond Dusko, Mae Rose Abraham, and Lilly Duncan Dusko.

Rose was predeceased by her brother, Nello Georgetti, his wife Mary Georgetti and her brother, Alfred Georgetti.  Rose is survived by her sister, Clara Cinti, brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Helen Georgetti, Miners Mills, and Rudolph and Jennie Georgetti, Plains, her sisters-in-law, Antoinette Stella and Flora Angeli, and many loving nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 am on Saturday ^at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter.  Family and Friends are invited to go directly to Church.  Interment will be held at Italian Independent Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  

There will be no calling hours. 

Arrangements by the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street, Plains. 

Joseph C. Magdelinskas
March 8, 2010
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Joseph C. Magdelinskas, 88, of Plains Township died Monday morning at his home. 

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Sincavage) Magdelinskas. 

He was a graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Class of 1939, Wilkes-Barre and the American Institute of Baking, Chicago.  Joe was employed as a Baker for Acme Markets.  He was an Army veteran of World War II obtaining the rank of 1st Lieutenant  serving with the 322nd infantry Regiment 81st Division, Aomori Japan.  While in Japan, Joe participated in the Armed Services Baseball League and hit a 390 foot Home Run that was comparable to one hit by Babe Ruth.  He was a member of American Legion, Post 132, Wilkes-Barre and a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains. 

He was preceded in death by his brother George Magdelinskas. 

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, the former Marguerite Falkowski, Son Joseph Magdelinskas, Laurel, MD and daughter Marie Baronick and her husband Gary,  Liverpool, NY, Grandchildren Amy Stevens, Gary Baronick and his wife Nicole, Beth Baronick and Michael and Leigh Magdelinskas,  Great-Grandchildren Isabelle, Victoria and Joseph Baronick and Brandon and Meghan Stevens,  Sister Helen Marshall, Holland, PA and Brother Vito Magdelinskas and his wife MaryLou, Warwick, NY, several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral will be held Thursday at 9:00 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street, Plains with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains.  Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Bear Creek. 

Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 7 pm. 

Memorial donations may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains, PA 18705.    

Mary A. Mancia
March 1, 2010
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Mary A. Mancia, a resident of St. Therese Residence, Little Flower Manor and formerly of Sunset Drive, Keystone section of Plains, died Monday morning at Hospice Care of the VNA, Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre.  

Born in Westminister on January 1, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Giulia Angeli Stella. 

Mary was an active member of St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin and its Young at Heart Club.  For many years she was affectionately known as the “Ravioli Lady” at Gina’s Pizza in Wyoming, where she worked until the age of 88. 

She was a very loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who will be sadly missed.  She will always be lovingly remembered for her beautiful smile that reflected her gentle, kind and loving nature. 

Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Frank, who died September 2, 1997; and brothers Primo, August and Fernando Stella. 

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Giordano, and her husband Dr. Nicholas Giordano, Kingston; Grandchildren Nicholas Giordano, Jr. and his wife, Joyce, Exeter, Lisa Giordano, Courtdale and Joseph Giordano, Wilkes-Barre; Great-Grandchildren Nikki and Samuel Giordano, Exeter and Jonathan Derhammer, Courtdale.  She is also survived by sisters, Jennie Million, Keystone and Irene Zluchowski, Wilkes-Barre; brothers Dominick Stella, Keystone and Angelo Stella, Miners Mills; nieces and nephews. 

Mary’s family would like to thank the caring and devoted staff in the Special Care Unit of St. Therese Residence at Little Flower Manor and Hospice Care of the VNA for their loving and compassionate care.

Funeral will be held Thursday at 9:30 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin, with Father Michael Kirwin, Ph.D., pastor, officiating.  Interment will be held in the Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming.

Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Maria Goretti Church Tree of Life, c/o 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin, PA  18702.

John J. Pavlik
February 25, 2010
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John J. Pavlik, of both Wilkes-Barre, PA and New York City, NY, bravely crossed into the spirit world on February 25^th, 2010 to begin the ultimate journey that we all must take. 

Born December 1, 1962, he was the son of the late Josephine A. and John J. Pavlik Sr. of Wilkes-Barre, PA.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife for over twenty years, Patricia H. Pavlik, a native of France, his courageous caregiver.  He is also survived by her daughter, Maya Sykes, of Beverly Hills, CA, sisters Joanne M. Kutney of Wellington, FL, Jacqueline Suzanne Orkisz of Lake Worth, FL. as well as beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends that he met along his all too brief journey. 

He was a 1985 graduate of King’s College.  A master puppeteer, he was a founding member of the ground breaking performance group The Elementals as well as Uncle Jimmy’s Dirty Basement, both based in the Lower East Side of NYC.  He performed with the Henson Foundation, Disney Corporation, National Marionette Theatre of Vermont and Bil Baird’s Marionettes. 

An avid award winning published photographer, Deadhead, fisherman, outdoorsman and gardener with passion for flowers of all kinds.  He lived the life of a true bon vivant with good friends, extensive travel, good food and good wine.  He will be missed every day by those that knew and loved him.  Johnny asks his friends and family to take a vacation and stop working so much.   Life is not about the stuff you have, it’s about the people you have in your life and creating as much love as you can while you are here. 

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday at 2:00 pm at Kings College Theatre in the Administration Build off of River St., Wilkes-Barre, and a memorial performance will be held in New York City at a later date. 

Arrangements by the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street  Plains, PA.

Judith A. (Rohme) Muldowney
February 20, 2010
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Judith A. (Rohme) Muldowney, 63 of Wilkes-Barre, died Saturday evening at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre.  She is survived by her husband Martin of 42 years.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Cunningham) Rohme.

She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1964, and the Wilkes-Barre Area School of Practical Nursing.  She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and prior to her retirement she worked at McCabe’s Barney Inn, Wilkes-Barre.

Her personality and quick wit endeared her to everyone she met and she was loved by many. 

Judy was a member of the Donegal Society, and St. Dominic’s Church, both of Wilkes-Barre.

Judy’s family will be forever grateful for the compassionate and loving care provided by the nursing staff of 4 East, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, John Heinz, and Hospice Community Care.

She was preceded in death by her twin children Mary and Marty.

Surviving in addition to her husband Martin are her three sons, Michael, Kingston, and Twin sons Timothy, Wilkes-Barre, and Reverend Thomas, Olyphant; one granddaughter, Isabella. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by her son the Reverend Thomas M. Muldowney, Wednesday at 10:00 am in St. Dominic’s Church, 155 Austin Avenue Wilkes-Barre.  Friends are invited to go directly to church.  Interment will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp.

Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm at the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street Plains.

Jean (Yudisky) Hayward
February 19, 2010
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Jean (Yudisky) Hayward 85, of the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre departed this world Friday, February 19, 2010 at Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre.

She was born in Parsons, February 8, 1925, daughter of the late Anthony and Frances (Andruszkiewicz) Yudisky and graduated from James M. Coughlin High School.  Prior to her retirement she was employed as an insurance clerk with Penn Millers Insurance Co., Wilkes-Barre.  She was a member of St. Dominic’s Church, Wilkes-Barre.

Jean was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed cooking for them and sharing the bounty of her backyard garden.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Anthony, Frank, Edmund, Jack, Paul, and Robert; sisters,  Helen Slufik, Marie Kratz, Lois Kozlowski and Germaine Adams.

Surviving are her sons, Jimmy and his wife Shannon, Wilkes-Barre; Bobby and his wife Barbara, Thornhurst and Tommy, Wilkes-Barre; nieces, Suzanne Adams and Mary Frances Powell both of Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Michelle Krugel, Christine Hayward, Patricia Anderson, James Hayward III, Rose Hayward, Brady Hayward, John Roche, Paul Roche, Lisa Roche, Tiffany Hayward, Thomas Hayward Jr., Christopher Hayward and 8 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be Monday at 11:30 AM from the Corcoran Funeral Home 20 South Main St. Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon in St. Dominic’s Church, Wilkes-Barre.  Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp. 

Joseph E. Malloy
February 18, 2010
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Joseph E. Malloy, 85, of Plains Township, died Thursday Evening at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marie Marley Malloy. He was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Class of 1943 and an Army Veteran of World War II serving with the 313th Infantry Division as a Private 1st class receiving the Purple Heart and served in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge.

Joseph was formerly employed for John Manville of New Jersey, Pomeroy’s of Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming and was courier for Mercy Health Care and Inter Mountain Medical Group, Kingston.

He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains, the Plains American Legion, Joseph E. Conlon Post 558, Hill Inn Horseshoe League, Hughestown, and was an avid Golfer and Bowler, and a member of Hollenback Golf Course and Stanton Bowling Leagues. Joseph played the Guitar, the Accordion and the Piano.

He was known by “ Pa “ to his family and friends, and was a loving and caring gentlemen who would often tell stories about his days in the war and his early days in Show Business where he worked as a Stage Hand in New York City and a Projectionist at Sandy Beach and Comerford Theatre, Wilkes-Barre.

He was preceded in death by his Brother, Leon Malloy.

Surviving are his Wife of 60 years the former Leona Ritsick; Sons; Patrick and his wife Tammy, Plains; James and his Wife Su, Pittston; Grandchildren; Melissa and James Chiucchi , James Malloy and Katlyn Malloy and Fiancée William Wolfe; Great-Grandchildren Gavin and Grace Wolfe; Brother, Robert Malloy, West Wyoming; Sisters, Nancy Grimaldi , Manahawkin, New Jersey and Geraldine Hediger; Whiting, New Jersey; Nephews and Nieces.

Funeral with Military Honors will be held Monday at 10 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home 20 South Main Street Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in SS. Peter & Paul Church with Father Joseph Greskiewicz officiating . Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Friends may call Monday morning from 8:30 am till 9:45 am at the Funeral Home.
Memorial donations if desired may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains.

John J. Mashinski of Teaneck
February 7, 2010
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John J. Mashinski of Teaneck, New Jersey, and Carrollton, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2010, at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck following a short illness.

            Born on December 16, 1954, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Ann Mashinski, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Gerald Mashinski. A graduate of GAR High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he earned a master’s degree at Lehigh University and was a human resources professional and executive with various organizations including Jewelcor; Geisinger Health System; CMC Healthcare System; Commonwealth Telephone Company; Columbia/HCA, Louisville, Kentucky; Holy Spirit Health System, Camp Hill; St. Vincent Health System, Erie; Bon Secours Health System, Virginia; and Holy Name Health System, Teaneck, NJ.

            In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joanne Gutosky Mashinski; children, Joseph, Newton, Massachusetts, and Amanda, Annapolis, Maryland; siblings Robert, Wilkes-Barre; Charlie, Waldorf, Maryland; Peter, Boiling Springs; Gerald, Jr,, Wilkes-Barre; Diane Walsh, Mount Pocono; Susan Minotti, Unityville; and Kim, Pittston; in-laws, nieces and nephews.

            John was a member of numerous professional associations and societies including the American Hospital Association and The Society for Human Resource Management Professionals, and was an advisor and member of the executive committee of the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute. He was one of the founding board members of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast Pennsylvania, and served as a board member with AHEDD, a specialized non-profit organization helping people with disabilities gain employment and social self-sufficiency. He previously served as a member of the board of directors of the Housing Authority of Luzerne County.

            He was an avid fan of the New York Giants football team. Most importantly, John was a loving soul whose outgoing personality and love of family and friends will live on in everyone who had the privilege to know him. A Mass celebrating his life will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, February 13, at St. Leo’s Roman Catholic Church, Ashley. The family will receive callers one hour prior to the service.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AHEDD, 3300 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA, 17011-4432, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Elizabeth (Betty) McGettigan
February 8, 2010
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Elizabeth (Betty) McGettigan, 72 of Plains, Twp., passed away Monday morning at Hospice Care of the VNA, Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre. 

Born in Clarence, PA on October 9, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Simon & Mary (Krushnowski) Seprish.  Her family moved to Laflin when Betty was 8 years old and then to Plains Township where she resided for most of her life.

She attended Jenkins Township High School, and was employed at several dress factories in the area, at Carter Footwear, Wilkes-Barre, RCA of Mountaintop, Plains Jr. High School, and for Leo E. Solomon/Plains Memorial School, where she worked on the custodial staff until her retirement.

She was a member of the Parish Community of Plains, The Plains American Legion, Joseph E. Conlon, Post 558, The Triangle Club of Miners Mills, and VJ’s Bowling League.

Betty loved taking care of houseplants, and her two dogs, Sunny and Maggie Mae.  She loved to do gardening and yard work, crocheting, and The Philadelphia Phillies.

She was preceded in death by her most beloved husband Daniel (Spades) McGettigan, Sr., on March 3, 2006, her beautiful son Daniel, Jr., on July 14, 2004, her sister Ann Musial, and her brother John Seprish.

Surviving are her daughter Michelle Marie McGettigan, Hanover Twp., sons James McGettigan and his wife Karen, and Thomas McGettigan, all of Plains, grandchildren Brandon and his wife Katie, Jonathan, James, Sean, and Bethany, great-granddaughter Kaleigh, brothers Simon and Rudy Seprish, both of Laflin, Paul Seprish, Inkerman, and Eddie Seprish and his wife Barbara, Hilldale, several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held Thursday at 9:30 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains, with Father John C. Lambert, her nephew, officiating.  Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Friends may call Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105, or The SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Dolores J. Giovine
February 7, 2010
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Dolores J. Giovine, 75 of Plains Township, died Sunday morning at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains, Twp.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Jennie (Gibbons) Kasmier.

She was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School, and was employed in the area dress industry and last for The Woodlands Inn and Resort, Plains, as a Switchboard Operator.

She was preceded in death by her husband Mark C. Giovine on September 27, 1974. Surviving are her daughters Sandra Barancho, Carol Laiuvara, and Linda Giovine Havrilak, all of Wilkes-Barre, and son Mark Giovine, Plains, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, sister Sharon Butler, Towanda, 3 nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street, Plains. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Wednesday morning from 9:00 am till the time of service.

Eleanor M. Cross
February 6, 2010
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Eleanor M. Cross, R.N., of Jenkins Township, and formerly of Prompton, PA, died Saturday morning at United Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus, Jenkins, Twp.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Swetlick) Fedorsak.

She was a graduate of Central High School, Scranton, and received her R.N. from St. Mary’s Hospital, Scranton.

Eleanor was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin, a former member of St. John’s Church, Honesdale and their Choir, and the Scranton Chapter of Sweet Adeline’s.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years William H. “Bill” Cross on March 23, 2009, brothers Michael and Joseph Fedorsak.

Surviving are her nephews Michael and Paul Fedorsak, and niece Hope Albino, and her Goddaughter Liz Aleo, Hillsboro, New Jersey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10:00 am in St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin.  Interment will be in Abington Hills Cemetery, Scranton.  Friends may call Tuesday morning from 9:00 am till 10:00 am at St. Maria Goretti Church.

Arrangements by the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street Plains, PA  18705.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive  Laflin, PA  18702 or Wesley Village  200 Roberts Road Jenkins, Twp., PA  18640

Walter J. Rudda, Jr.
February 2, 2010
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Walter J. Rudda, Jr., 72, of the Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre, died Monday afternoon at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, surrounded by his family. 

Born in Miners Mills, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Martha A. (Gurdak) Rudda, Sr. 

He was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre and was an Army Veteran where he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, The Marksman Certification and the Second Class Artillery Badge. 

Walter was employed as a Machinist for Hart &  Co., Mt. Top, and a Security Guard at Sugarman’s Dept. Store and last for Turkey Hill Mini Markets as a Manager. 

He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains, a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Assumpta Council #3987, Luzerne. 

Walter was an early riser who loved to cook for his family that he loved dearly and cherished.  He loved to take long rides and enjoyed his trips to Francis Walter Dam with his family. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Sister Frances Meehan and Granddaughter Brittany Lynn Rudda. 

Surviving are his wife the former Anita Tkach, Daughters Karen Shaffer, Groton, Ct., Karla Schur, Port Griffith, Sons Karl Rudda, Port Griffith and Kenneth Rudda, West Wyoming, Grandchildren Joe McGuire, Stefanie Shaffer, Chuckie Shaffer, Amanda Rudda, William Schur and Jacob Chupka, Sister Mildred Yencha, Wilkes-Barre, Brother David Rudda, Wilkes-Barre, several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral will be held Thursday at 9am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street, Plains with a Mass of Christian  Burial at 9:30 am in SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains.  Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. 
Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm. 

Helen Johnson
January 31, 2010
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Helen Johnson, 84, of Wilkes-Barre, died Sunday morning at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre. 

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Dunbar) Pahler.

She attended Elmer L. Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre and was employed for Hess and Goldsmith Wilkes-Barre, RCA, Mt. Top and last of Boscov’s Department Store, Wilkes-Barre.

Helen was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre where she was very active and enjoyed respite seminars and pilgrimages to St. Ann’s Novena. 

She was preceded in death by her 1st husband James Johnson, 2nd husband Robert Lamoreaux, Brother, Charles Pahler and Sister, Rita Kellar. 

Surviving are her Daughters Jill Duffy and her husband Mike, Downingtown, Sandra Januzzi and her husband Jim, Pittston, Jean Quarequio and her husband Ted, Wilkes-Barre, Son Richard Lamoreaux and his wife Michelle, Nanticoke, Grandchildren Jessica and James Januzzi, Step-Granddaughters Amanda, Amber and Amy Trathen, Brothers John Pahler, New Jersey, James and Joseph Pahler, both of Wilkes-Barre, Sisters Marion Mushalla, New Jersey and Shirley Baldrica, Wilkes-Barre, Several Nieces and Nephews. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 am in St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre.  Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp. 

Friends may call from Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 am at St. Nicholas Church.

Arrangements by the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street, Plains, PA 18705. 

Eulanda Leandri
January 19, 2010
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Eulanda Leandri, 94, formerly of the Hilldale section of Plains Twp., died Tuesday morning at Highland Manor Nursing Center, Exeter, where she had been a guest for the past 4 ½ years.

Born in Hilldale, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elisa (Fungi) Leandri.

She attended Plains Township schools and was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains.

She was preceded in death by her sister Dalgisa (Reva) Vigetti, brothers Andrew, Angelo, and Anthony Leandri.

Surviving are her nieces Louise Leandri, Exeter, Gail Leandri, Lafayette Hill, PA, Elaine Balderson, Doylestown, and Sylvia Gall, Concord, California; several great-nieces & nephews.

Funeral will be held Friday at 9:00 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains.  Interment will be in the Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. 

Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 pm.

Memorial donations may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains, PA  18705.

Elmer Varvaglione
January 18, 2010
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Elmer Varvaglione, 85 of Plains, Twp., died Monday morning at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains, Twp.

Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Angelo and Gerolama Varvaglione.

Elmer was a Marine Corps Veteran of World War II, serving with the 29th Marines, 2nd Marine Division in the Asiatic/Pacific Theatre where he was awarded the Purple Heart for a wound he received in action on November 3, 1944.

He was employed as a Machinist and was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains; The Swoyersville American Legion, Post 644; The Italian American Veterans of Luzerne County, Post 1; The Disabled American Veterans and the National Rifle Association.

He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Lynn; brothers Anthony and Frank Varvaglione.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years the former Anna Fronduti; daughters Virginia Troupe, Winter  Springs, FLA, and Cynthia Varvaglione, Pittston; granddaughters Nicole Troupe Lemar, Adrienne Troupe Amos, Renee, Nina Brookfield and Julie Brookfield; 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services with Military Honors and committal will be held at the convenience of the family.  There will be no calling hours.

Memorial donations may be made to The Italian American Veterans of Luzerne County, Post 1.

Mary W. Hogan
January 14, 2010
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Mary W. Hogan, 82 of Plains Twp, and formerly of Laflin, died Thursday afternoon at Highland Manor Nursing Center, Exeter, after a brief illness.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late John & Hilda (New) McGreevy.

Mary was a graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre, attended Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, and was a graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Wilkes-Barre, Class of 1950.

She was employed as a registered nurse at the former N.P.W. Medical Center, Plains, Twp. and United Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus, Jenkins, Twp., and last for the Hallmark Store, Edwardsville.

She was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, and the Plains Township Senior Citizens.

Mary shared her spare time and volunteered at the Ladies of Charity, Wilkes-Barre Chapter; St. Vincent’s DePaul Soup Kitchen, Wilkes-Barre; The American Red Cross, Wilkes-Barre; and The Veterans of the Vietnam War, Pittston Township, where she faithfully volunteered every Thursday.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph F. Hogan, Sr. on April 28, 1974, her son Joseph F. Hogan, Jr. on September 26, 1981, and her brother John J. McGreevy.

Surviving are her nephews John M. McGreevy and his wife Mary Lou, Wilkes-Barre, Daniel McGreevy, Hanover Twp., nieces Carmella Thompson, Sugar Notch and Barbara Rittinger and her husband Daniel, Orlando Florida, great-nieces & nephews.

Funeral will be held Monday at 9:00 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin, with Father Michael Kirwin, Ph.D., Pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp.

Friends may call Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Jean L. Barna
January 14, 2010
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Jean L. Barna, 83, of the Hudson section of Plains, died Thursday morning at her home.

Born in Hudson, she was the daughter of the late Severino and Lucia (Cappellini) Pastorelli.

She was educated in Plains Township schools and was employed by the Hudson Road Dress Factory, Plains. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Wilkes-Barre.

She was preceded in death by her husband John and son Ronald John Barna, Sister Rose Tutini, Brothers Robert and Arnold Pastorelli.

Surviving are her grandson Brian Barna and his wife Marlo, Lansdale, PA, Great Grandchildren Nicholas and Madelyn Barna, Sister Vallya Augustine, Plains, Nieces Beverly Pavia, Plains, Patti Ledoretti, Plains, and Lucille Procopio, Parsons, Friend Alice Laibinis, Plains, numerous nephews and nieces.

Funeral will be held Saturday at 11:00 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street, Plains with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 in St. Dominic’s Church, Parsons. Interment will be in the Lithuanian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming.

Friends may call Saturday morning from 10 to 11 am.