All Obituaries

Our beautiful sister, mother, aunt, partner, and friend passed away after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Through every challenge, she never gave up the fight. True to her spirit, she faced each day with strength, optimism, and a sense of humor that could brighten even the hardest moments. She proudly declared that she was “kicking it”—a phrase that perfectly captured her determination, resilience, and refusal to let cancer define her. She fought with ...

Phylis Fischer, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. She was born in Wilkes-Barre on February 25, 1934, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Levy Pollack. Phylis was a graduate of G.A.R. High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University.  In 1957, she married Theodore Fischer and they had a beautiful loving marriage for 55 years until her husband passed away in 2012. Phylis spent over 20 years raising their two children ...

Marilyn Bartikowsky, of Ann's Choice, Warminster, PA, formerly of Scranton, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Miriam Meer. She was a graduate of Central High School, attended Penn State and was a longtime member of Temple Israel Synagogues in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.  Marilyn was an avid tennis player, bowler and skier in her younger years. She enjoyed traveling, playing mahjong, bridge, golf and ...

The Schiowitz family mourns Jean Fuerth Schiowitz, an enduring icon, so dear to generations of our family, who gently passed away in her home on July 15, 2026. Beautiful, fashionable, and informed, she was unfailingly polite and thoughtful of others, a true lady. Despite that, with flexibility and a great sense of humor, Jean accommodated the sometimes-colorful language of her family and laughed along with them. She was also a good sport when the jokes were turned on her. Among her many ...

Rosalyn (Roz) Friedman passed away on July 1, 2026, just two weeks before her 93rd birthday.  Roz was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1933 to the late Sadie and Harrison  Coplan. She graduated from Meyers High School and attended Penn State University.  The most wonderful and fulfilling part of her life began when she met and married Leonard (Buzzy), of blessed memory. Together they raised two daughters, Cathy and Terry. When the girls were 20 and 17 years old, Roz and Len ...

Susan Oppenheim Dimond, 81, of Kingston, passed away on May 13, 2026. She was born March 5, 1945 in Scranton, PA, the daughter of the late Ellis and Esther (Cohen) Oppenheim. Susan spent her youth riding horses and swimming in her beloved La Plume, PA and working at her family’s department store, Scranton Dry Goods/Oppenheim’s. She was a graduate of The Grier School, Class of 1963. Susan is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years, John; son Jeffrey (Brianna) Dimond of ...

Nathan Myer Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 98 years old. Born on July 12, 1927, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the youngest of nine children of M.D. and Helen (Ehrenreich) Brown. Nathan resided in Kingston, Harvey’s Lake and Pittston, Pennsylvania, and Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre and attended Bucknell Junior College, where he ...

Fran Miriam Lubin In Loving Memory of Fran Miriam Lubin July 24, 1962 – April 28, 2026   Fran Lubin, 63, of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Kingston, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Attorney Solomon Lubin and Riva Kernis Lubin, and granddaughter of Anna and Herman Kernis. Fran was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, where she proudly participated in the marching band, and went on to ...

Lynda E. Horwitz Speyer, 78, of Yorktown Heights, passed away at home on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Lillian Horwitz Field and was employed as a secretary at the family business.  Lynda enjoyed spending time with family and playing Bingo.  Left to cherish her memory are her son Joseph Speyer and his wife, Sandra and two granddaughters, Lia and Alexa Speyer. A graveside service on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at ...

The world feels a little quieter today, as we dim the marquis lights for Steven Nachlis who took his final bow on April 11, 2026 at New York Presbyterian-Columbia Hospital, after a life filled with love and laughter and enough songs to fill a Broadway season. Steven was born on November 25, 1957 to Dorothy Gershen Nachlis and Arnold Harry Nachlis. He joined his parents and siblings, Marvin, Suze, and Lorie, at their home in Kingston. Steven graduated from Wyoming Valley West in 1975, after ...