Gertrude “Trudy” Harris, 97, of Kingston, passed away quietly at home on August 28, 2022.   Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel P. and Lena Lappen Cohen; was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1941 and attended Penn State University.   She was married to her life long love Wesley Harris, who preceded her in death in 2006.   She was a member of Temple Israel, a lifetime member of Hadassah, pink ladies at the Wilkes-Barre...

Roger Charest Sr., of Wilkes-Barre, died on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Roger was preceded in death by his wife and son. He is survived by his daughter, Amy Bello; son, Jeff Charest and grandchildren Amie and Ernie Bello. Arrangements by Rosenberg Funeral Chapel, Inc. Wilkes-Barre.

Sara E. Mayers, (1 month before her 100th birthday) died Thursday evening, July 28, 2022 at Anns Choice in Warminster, PA. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Edelstein. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her loving husband, Louis Mayers, brothers, Isadore and Jack Edelstein and  sister, Ruth Lonstein. She was a member of Congregation Ohav Zedek in Wilkes-Barre and its sisterhood, the Jewish Community Center,...

    Attorney Harold Rosenn died late Thursday night, June 2, 2022 at his Kingston home, with his son, Scott, and caretakers, Victor and Svetiana Svintozelsky, by his side.   He was born in Plains in 1917 to the late Joe and Jennie Wohl Rosenn., He graduated from Kingston High School, where he was President of the Honor Society and a member of the debate team. He received his undergraduate degree in 1939 from the University of Michigan, where he was a member of the varsity...

Sondra P. Greenberg, of Owings Mills, MD, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Northwest Hospital, Randallstown, MD.   Born in Brooklyn she was the daughter of the late Morris and Minnie Grossman Garber and was a graduate of Tilden High School. Sondra was employed for 42 years at Sears Roebuck in the catalog and floor sales department. She was active with the Jewish War Veterans and volunteered for 20 years for the Israeli Army. Sondra was a member of the Temple...

Judy Ann London, of Weatherly, formerly of Lake Harmony, died on Friday, May 27, 2022, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was born in Kearny, NJ, daughter of the late Walter and Lillian Peterson and was employed as a real estate agent for Pocono Resorts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David London and son, Bradley London. Judy is survived by her daughter, Kim Crawley, one granddaughter and one great granddaughter. Funeral service will be...

Roger Charest, 55, of Wilkes-Barre, died on Friday, May 27, 2022 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.   Born in Manhasset, NY, he was the son of Roger Charest Sr. and the late Lois Charest and was a graduate of Newfield High School.   In addition to his father, he is survived by his sister, Amy Bello; brother, Jeff Charest, one niece, Amie and one nephew Ernie.   Graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 12:30 pm in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover...

Elizabeth J. Bartolai, of Bear Creek Village, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at home.   Born in Staten Island, she was the daughter of Jacqueline Malman and the late Dr. Martin Feit. Liz was a graduate of Washington & Jefferson College and the University of Toledo College of Law. For 25 years, she fiercely represented her clients in a private law practice. The last years of her life were spent volunteering her time at soup kitchens and animal shelters. She was a regular...

Richard C. Kislin, of Wilkes-Barre, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Harold and Esther Weisberger Kislin and was a graduate of GAR High School and earned his Associates Degree from LCCC. He served as a police officer for Larksville and Pittston Police Departments.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Joel Kislin.   Rick is survived by brothers, Louis (Estelle) Kislin and Mark (Kurt Watson)...

Michael J. Pensak, of Kingston, died on Monday, May 23, 2022. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Samuel E. and Florence Rubel Pensak and was a graduate of Kingston High School. Michael also attended Kings College. Michael worked at Pensak’s Kosher Delicatessen and later became a partner with Sam.  Michael also worked at Crystal Vision Center, prior to retirement. He was a member of Temple Israel, the JCC and many other civic and religious organizations. He enjoyed...