All Obituaries

J. James Gallagher of Forty-Fort passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born August 17, 1943 in Kingston, Jim was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Kelly Gallagher. He was a graduate of the former West Side Central Catholic High School, Kingston. Jim enjoyed his years as an Eagle Scout. He served as a Eucharist Minister at the former Holy Name /St. Mary’s Parish, Swoyersville and was a parishioner of the church of St. Ignatius...

Philip Joseph Kachmar, J.D. (known as PJ), of Kingston, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away suddenly on June 25, 2019 at home.  Although he suffered from avascular necrosis for the past several years which caused multiple health issues and surgeries, he embraced life to the fullest and never allowed his medical issues to impede his academic and personal accomplishments. God gifted PJ with charisma, which enabled him to light up a room and draw people to...

Garry E. Kulawiak, of Luzerne, died Saturday, October 6, 2018 In Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born December 12, 1943 in Paterson, New Jersey, Garry was the son of the late Emil and Veronica Sawka Kulawiak. Garry was a graduate of St. John’s Cathedral High School, Paterson, New Jersey, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Tele-communication Engineering from William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey. Garry was a United States Navy Veteran during the Vietnam...

Donald “Dokes” J. Maheady, a guest at St. Therese Residence, Meade Street, Wilkes - Barre and formerly of Chestnut Avenue, Kingston, passed away Tuesday May 29, 2018 in Wilkes- Barre General Hospital. Born November 7, 1929, in Ashley, Dokes was the son of the late Thomas and Sarah Hughes Maheady.  He attended St. Leo’s grade school, Ashley, and was a graduate of Hanover Area High School.  A  United States Navy Veteran of the Korean conflict, he was assigned...

Sally Hogan, 94, of Kingston and most recently Mercy Center Personal Care Center, Dallas, passed away on Tuesday May 1, 2018 surrounded by her family. Sally was born on December 4, 1923 in Luzerne, a daughter of the late Phillip J. and Sarah S. Boyle.  She graduated from Luzerne High School where she played the clarinet in the marching band, and Wyoming Seminary School of Business.  She was previously employed by Ace Hoffman Studio, and retired from United Penn Bank, Wilkes...

Carol D. Hinchey, of Dallas, formerly of Forty-Fort, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, unexpectedly, at the Wilkes- Barre General Hospital, with her family by her side. Carol was born January 19, 1946 in Swoyersville, the daughter of the late Frank and Doloras Machinist Danaher. Carol was a graduate of the former West Side Central Catholic High School, Kingston, class of 1963, and attended College Misericordia, Dallas. Upon her marriage to Frank A. Hinchey, she resided in Forty-Fort for...

Michael P. Rowlands, of Kingston, passed away at home following an illness. Born July 28, 1980, Mike was the son of Roberta Van Burnt Rowlands and the late Robert R. Rowlands. Mike attended Schuyler Avenue Elementary School, Regis Academy, and was a graduate of Bishop O’Reilly High School, all in Kingston. He attended Wilkes University and Penn State University, Main Campus, and was currently employed by Price Chopper, Edwardsville, while pursuing his degree.  Mike was a member of...