In Loving Memory of Joan Rosenthal Meyer (August 26, 1933 - May 27, 2023) Joan Rosenthal Meyer, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great- grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2023, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 26, 1933, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Ann and Nate Rosenthal, the second daughter of three in a family that held a special place in her heart throughout her life. Kind, warm, generous, loving,...

Dr. Arthur Nathaniel Meyer, 87, of Kingston, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, from complications related to a recent surgery.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Rose and Max Meyer, and was graduated from Exeter High School. He completed his undergraduate studies at Wilkes College, and earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical School. Dr. Meyer completed his medical training in Philadelphia,...

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the death of Phyllis Landau, a lifelong resident of Kingston until she was convinced by her children to reside closer to them by relocating to Teaneck many years ago. Born on June 7, 1937 in Hazleton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Anna Smulyan Moskowitz and was a graduate of Hazleton High School and Mt. Sinai Nursing School. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold...

Charlotte Klavonski, of Plymouth, died late Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in Highland Park Nursing, Wilkes-Barre Twp.   Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Rose Goldstein Klavonski, proprietors of Klavonski Grocery, and was a graduate of Plymouth High School. She worked as a bookkeeper in the retail sales industry.   She was a member of Temple Israel Synagogue, the JCC and other civic and religious organizations. She served on the...

Rosalind (Roz) Duncan, of Laflin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.   Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Saul and Lillian Shaffer Felder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edwin Duncan and son Jeffrey Duncan.   Roz was a member at Temple Israel Synagogue. She had a long time career as a leader at Price Chopper where she enjoyed connecting with her community. Her...

Michael Muchnik, 48, of Alrightsville, died on Thursday, February 16, 2023 in St. Luke's Carbon Campus, Leighton.   Born in Ukraine, he was the son of Dimitry and the late Larisa Feldman Muchnik; worked as a car salesman and was dedicated to his work Hornback Chevrolet in Forest City.   In addition to his father, he is survived by wife, Inna Muchnik; 7 children, Shaina, Gavrieo, Eliana, Ariel, Carmella, Laila, Milana; brother, Daniel Muchnik; sister, Maria Paperny, nieces...

Philip M. Meyer, 53, of Wayne, passed away late Wednesday evening, January 18, 2023 in Bryn Mawr Hospital.   Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rosalyn Gelb Meyer and was a graduate of Coughlin High School and Temple University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree.  Philip was a claims adjuster in the insurance industry and enjoyed hiking, traveling and spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews.   Philip is survived by...

Doris Brown, 89, of Kingston, Harvey’s Lake and Wesley Village, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 with family by her side. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Hannah Gordon and was a graduate of Scranton High School and Penn State University. Doris was a member of Congregation Ohav Zedek; Hadassah; the Jewish Community Center; member and past president of the National Council of Jewish Women and many other civic and religious organizations. Prior to...

Sandra S. Feldman, 82, of Pittston, PA, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Washington, DC on January 18, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Louis Feldman and Betty Tracht Feldman. A graduate of Kingston High School and Wilkes College, Sandy, as she was called by her friends, had a thirty-five year elementary school teaching career in Kingston, Groton, CT, and the Wilkes-Barre Area School Districts. Once Sandy retired,...

Sydney Weinstock, 81, of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center with his family at his bedside.   Born in Wilkes-Barre on February 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Jacob and Sophie Savitz Weinstock. His father (who died when Syd was 16 years old) was a tremendous role model who Syd deeply adored throughout his entire life. Despite the loss of his father at a young age, Syd’s willpower and perseverance led him...