Joan Friedman Rittenberg, 87, of Kingston, passed away at home on Sunday morning, March 24, 2019, surrounded by her family, following a prolonged illness.   Joan was born in Nanticoke, the daughter of the late Alfred and Jean Friedman. She attended Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School and then Beaver and Elmira Colleges. In 1952, she married the love of her life, the late Herbert L. Rittenberg. Together, they raised their 3 children and celebrated 50 years of marriage together...

Bernice Perloff Fierman, 89, passed away peacefully at home on March 20 surrounded by family. Bernice was born in Philadelphia and relocated to Kingston in 1937 with her late parents, Morris and Anne Perloff, and late sister, Constance Green. It was in Kingston where she married the late Gerald Shea Fierman (who proposed to her in a booth at Hottle’s Restaurant), her beloved husband of 51 years.   Bernice graduated from Wyoming Seminary, class of 1946, and attended Smith...

Arnold Taren, of Lansdale, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Abington Hospital, Lansdale.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Harry and Helen Brown Taren and was a graduate of Coughlin High School. He was a member of Temple Beth Israel and owner of Modern Floor and Modern Plastics, prior to retiring.   In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by his brothers, Sidney and Walter and sister, Miriam (Mimi) Ross.   He is survived by his loving...

Bernard Bender, of Lake Worth, FL, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Bethesda West Hospital.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Morris and Lillian Wruble Bender and was a graduate of Wyoming High School; East Stroudsburg University, Seton Hall University and Montclair State University, where he earned his Masters Degree. Bernard was a member of the NJ Retired Teachers Association and other civic and religious organizations.   In addition to his parents, he was...

Shirley Cohen, 96, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 in Newtown, PA where she had been residing since June 2018.   Born in Norfolk, VA and growing up in Scranton she was the daughter of Jacob and Hattie Lipson Kaufman, of blessed memory. She was a graduate of Scranton Tech High School. Upon marrying Harry Cohen, her loving husband of 53 years, she moved to Wilkes-Barre where they reared their three children. She was the bookkeeper of Harry’s business, Eagle Oil Service, until...

Geraldine W. Hyman, 97, died Thursday, February 21, 2019, with family by her side.   Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the Max and Bertha Fleischer Weisberger and was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary, Kingston and attended College Misericordia. She was a sales clerk in the shoe industry and was a member of Temple Israel and Ohav Zedek.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded by husband, Harold Hyman, brother, Daniel Weisberger and sister, Elaine Levey.   She...

Jeanette “Jean” Gonchar (née Bloom), 92, died surrounded by her family on February 16, 2019, at her home in Kingston. She will be remembered for her compassion, sense of humor, and elegance.   Born in Newark, New Jersey, the youngest of four children, and the only daughter of Bessie and Joseph Bloom, Jean earned a BA in sociology from Drew University, taught sociology at Penn State’s Hazelton campus, and worked as an executive for the Women’s Service...

  Richard M. Mitchneck, of Luzerne, died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.   He was the son of the late Harry and Phyllis Meyer Mitchneck and was employed by Impact Systems as a Community Home Worker, prior to retirement.   Rich is survived by daughter, Chani Mitchneck, Bangor, Maine; son, Jasen “Jake” Mitchneck of Plymouth; daughter, Rhyse Mitchneck of Wilkes-Barre; 8 grandchildren; sister, Beth Grossman and her husband,...

Dr. Paul Bachman, of Wilkes-Barre, died Saturday, January 26, 2019 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   He is survived by wife, Judith Monsky Bachman of Wilkes-Barre and daughter, Fern Bachman, CPA of New York City.   Services were private under the direction of the Rosenberg Funeral Chapel, Inc. Wilkes-Barre.                                        

William Rabinowitz, age 92 , of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on, Thursday, January 24, 2019. Born March 20, 1926, in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of the late Jacob and Ida Rabinowitz. He graduated from Meyers High School and attended Temple University and Wilkes University. He resided in Wilkes Barre his entire life. William was a member of Temple Israel, where he was very active, served on the Board, and was a Lifetime member. He was honored with a Citation of Appreciation for his...