Scott Magid, 69, of Mifflinville, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, died Tuesday morning, January 14, 2020 of a long illness.   Scott spent many years working in the garment industry; in his leisure he enjoyed being with his many friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Irving and Eileen Magid. He is survived by his daughter, Iris, of San Diego California, and his sisters, Ellen (Jedd) Stillman and Deena (Ron) Whitfield, four nieces and nephews, eight grandnieces and...

Ruth Betty Baltimore (93) formerly of Kingston and Dallas died Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020 at Highland Park Senior Living, where she had been a resident for the past three years.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Lt. Col. Samuel Bloch Jr. and Theresa Bergsmann Bloch. Ruth Betty (RB) graduated from Wyoming Seminary and Skidmore College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. RB began her career as a case worker for the Department of Public Welfare...

Louis M. Robinson, 87, of Harrisburg (West Hanover Township), and formerly of Wilkes Barre and Baltimore, passed away on December 25, 2019.   Lou was a graduate of Johns Hopkins University (’54), earning a degree in civil engineering.  He served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was honorably discharged.   In 1959 Lou began his career with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.    He retired in 1986 as Assistant District Engineer for...

Stuart L. Abrams, 82, of Kingston, PA, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at Timber Ridge Health Care Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA.   Born October 27, 1937, in the Strawberry Mansion section of Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Sidney Abrams and Beth Fingeroth and the brother of the late Hermine Wigman.   Stu and his wife, the late Linda Leventhal Abrams, resided in Philadelphia after their marriage in 1962. They moved to Wilkes-Barre in 1970 to begin what would be a...

Alison Kovalchik, 63 of Shavertown, PA passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.   Born April 3, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Barbara Groh Miller. She was a graduate of Meyers High School and earned her Bachelors degree in Art from Wilkes University. Our Alison was the consummate giver, to her children and family, and to her friends and loved ones in the community whom she treated as family. She inherited an...

Susan G. Kolman, of Wilkes-Barre, died Friday, November 29, 2019, in Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.   She was preceded by parents Moe and Helen Stromfeld, sister in law Roseanne Stromfeld; her life long boyfriend, Errol (Chicky) Lumachi; Howie Mogul; Ellyn Lebowitz;  Robyn Vinig and Andrew Levy.   She is survived by her daughter, Barbra and her husband Mike McIntyre; son, Scott Morosky; daughter, Debra Barrett; brother, Alan Stromfeld; cousin, Linda Levy; Michelle...

  Frieda Waxman Hirschhorn was born on March 8, 1924 in Philadelphia to Mariesa Crupara Waxman and Morris Waxman.   Frieda’s family moved to New York when she was a toddler. They lived in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens.   One of Frieda’s fondest memories was living in Coney Island one block from the beach. She enjoyed being close to all the amusement parks and had a very happy childhood.   Frieda graduated from Jamaica High School (Queens)....

Renee Stevens of Wilkes-Barre Township, died Saturday, November 23 at Highland Park, Exeter.   Renee was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in June.   She is survived by her close friend, Nancy Fancher and her daughters, Kristen (Steven) Bolin; Stephanie (Mark) Jones and their children: Oliver, Lukas, Brady and Roman.   Graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 10 am at Anshe Achim Cemetery, West Pittston.   Arrangements by...

Judith Pripstein, 87, of Austin, TX, and Long Beach Island, NJ died Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019, at her Austin home. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian Wiseman Callet and was a graduate of Penn State University where she earned her Bachelors Degree and where she met her loving husband, Donald of 65 years. Judith was a member of the Jewish Community Center, Long Beach Island; Agudas Achim Synagogue, Austin, TX; and Congregation Emanu-el...

Mitzie Campbell Bernson, of Dallas, died Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019.   Born in Beverly Shores, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ferne Campbell and was a graduate of Goddard University, Plainfield, VT, where she earned her Masters Degree. Having an excellent bedside manor, she was loved by her patients at Hackensack University Medical Center, where she was a Registered Nurse and Family Therapist. She and her husband had a flourishing private family therapist...