Category: Nanticoke

Stanley F. Goliembeski OBITUARY

Stanley F. Goliembeski, Sr., 91, of West Nanticoke section of Plymouth Township, passed away early Thursday morning, Jan. 9, 2014, at Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke, where he had been a patient since Nov. 15. He had been in declining health for the past two years.

Born and raised in the Honey Pot section of Nanticoke, he was a son of the late Frank and Katherine Pavetski Golumb. He was educated at the former Holy Trinity parochial school.

Mr. Goliembeski was a World War II veteran, having served with Company M, 39th Infantry in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe. He received the Purple Heart after being wounded on July 24, 1944, in France; he was also awarded the EAME Service Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal.

He married the former Anna Sobotka in 1946 and shorty after they moved to her homestead in West Nanticoke to make their home.

Stanley retired in the mid-1970’s after 30 years of employment with the Glen Nan Coal Company, Alden, where he was a driller and dynamiter.

Stanley will be fondly remembered as an avid fisherman, especially at Lake Wallenpaupack. He liked to bake and cook for friends and people in the neighborhood, was an excellent handyman and always would lend a hand to anyone in need. He was a member of St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Nanticoke, and a life-long member of Holy Trinity Church prior to the consolidation; American Legion Post #350, Nanticoke, and in earlier years had served as Secretary/Treasurer of United Mine Workers Local union.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marie, and daughter-in-law, Sally A. Goliembeski. The last member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas Golumb, Joseph Golembeski, Walter (Edward) Golumb and…

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The former president of the Nanticoke varsity football booster club was charged Tuesday with stealing over $26,000 from the organization during his tenure, according to charges filed in court.

Sterling Kepp, 47, of 336 E. Broad St., Nanticoke, is facing a single felony count of theft alleging he drained all but about $222 from the account of the booster club, which is formally known as the Nanticoke 12th Man Football Club.

According to the complaint, Wendy Graves reported having difficulty getting information about the club’s PNC Bank account when she was appointed club treasurer in August 2023.

Despite repeated inquiries about the banking information, Kepp failed to provide her the information she needed to view the online account, police said.

In October 2023, Graves went to the bank to make a deposit and inquired about the account balance, learning that only about $222 remained, according to the complaint.

After discovering a substantial amount of missing money, Graves contacted Kepp to ask if he had any outstanding checks waiting to be deposited.

Kepp replied that he knew he owed money to the club and promised to “make it right,” according to the charges.

Graves then contacted Superintendent Ronald Grevera, and they reported the missing money to police.

During a review of the books, investigators discovered that there were “undocumented currency disbursements” totaling $26,543 from the account, according to the complaint.

Police say Kepp had handled all financial responsibilities for the club during the period when the money went missing.

As a result, he was charged with the single felony count of theft.

Magisterial District Judge Alexandra Kokura Kravitz arraigned Kepp on the charges Tuesday morning and released him on $50,000 unsecured bail.

A preliminary hearing was scheduled for March 12.

Originally Published: March 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST

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Rosters are set for the 56th The Dr. George P. Moses Senior All-Star Classic, which is sponsored by the Wyoming Valley Athletic Association and The Citizens’ Voice.

The Senior Classic features the best basketball players from the Wyoming Valley Conference and is scheduled for Friday, April 4 at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. The girls game tips off at 6:30 with the boys game following immediately after.

WVC coaches pick the rosters for the games, selecting the best seniors from the conference’s 15 member schools.

Parents of players selected to participate should have received information on how to place a congratulatory ad in the game program. If not, parents can contact Jim Reeser at jreeser@citizensvoice.com.

Preliminary rounds and semifinals for the 3-point shootout are Sunday, March 30 at Wilkes-Barre Area. Players are asked to arrive by 11:45 a.m. to receive their game shirts and to get the team photo.

The Senior All-Star Classic has aided hundreds of people in need in the Wyoming Valley.

To date, the Classic has raised more than $1 million through advertisements, tickets and programs to financially support local service organizations and families with medical needs.

BOYS ROSTERS

Team Lavan: Ryan Sechleer, Crestwood; Brady Grevera, Crestwood; Quran Brooks, Wilkes-Barre Area; Jordany Rodriguez, Wilkes-Barre Area; RJ Brogan, Nanticoke Area; Ethan Ball, Nanticoke Area; Jude Nocito, Dallas; Jack Dale, Dallas; Navion Terry, Wyoming Valley West; Leman Weatherspoon, Wyoming Valley West; Aiden Lynn, Pittston Area; Paul Jordan McGarry, Pittston Area; Matt Walter, Pittston Area; Luis Guzman, Hazleton Area; Gavin Perkosky, Hazleton Area. Coaches: Jim Lavan, Kaleem Williams, Tysean Whitt, Wilkes-Barre.

Team Macario: Anthony DeLucca, Wyoming Area; Lukas Burakiewicz, Wyoming Area; David Popson, Holy Redeemer; Brayden Sock, Holy Redeemer; Gernard Williams, Hanover Area; Noah Dewey, Hanover Area; Antek Evan, Wyoming Seminary; Teddy Kraus, Wyoming Seminary; Mahki Mickels, Tunkhannock; Jayden Ransom, Tunkhannock; Julian Howie, Berwick; Billy Hanson, Berwick; Kaden Hickman, Berwick; Nick…

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Luzerne County Community College

Luzerne County Community College announced the following students were named to the fall president’s list with 4.0 averages and to the honors list with averages between 3.25 and 3.49. The list of students named to the dean’s list with averages between 3.5 and 3.99 was published separately.

President’s list: Michael Alba, Wyoming; Maria Aliaga Maldonado, Ashley; Molly Askew, Kingston; Joshua Atchue, Larksville; Daniel Balas, Sugar Notch; Lukas Balas, Sugar Notch; Stephen Berrettini, Hanover Twp.; Diana Biletskaya, Wilkes-Barre; Lexi Brink, Glen Lyon; Benjamin Burke, Hunlock Creek; Christian Cambridge, Nanticoke; Rene Caruso, Larksville; James Cassarella, Wilkes-Barre; Ethan Chafin, Hanover Twp.; Angie Chavez Sanchez, Wilkes-Barre; Mia Contardi, Dallas; Peyton David, Harveys Lake; Paige Dean, Kingston; Gianna Dicton, Forty Fort; Kaley Ellard, Plymouth; Dominick Fazzino, Shavertown; Jennifer Franklin, Hunlock Creek; Colbey Gallagher, Mountain Top; Selenia Garcia, Nanticoke; Anthony Grieco, Duryea; Suzanne Gurley, Duryea; Jeremy Hart, Mountain Top; Jahlil Harvey, Wilkes-Barre; Jorge Huapaya, Kingston; Ashlee Hules, Luzerne; Stephen Inman, White Haven; Trevor Inman, Mountain Top; Maryam Johnson, Edwardsville; Alexander Kaczmarczyk, Glen Lyon; Chiara Kervick, Forty Fort; Austin Kimelewski, Larksville; Elias King, Wilkes-Barre; Joseph Kopko, White Haven; Nicholas Kosek Jr, Shickshinny; Alia Kotarsky, Wapwallopen; John Kovach III, Plymouth; Sarah Krzywicki Appenzeller, Larksville; Carolina Lantigua, Wilkes-Barre; Melanie Levier, Mountain Top; Anthony Limongelli, Wapwallopen; Abhisha Liya Varghese, Wilkes-Barre; Samantha Maldonado, Wilkes-Barre; Caitlyn Maloney, Plymouth; Jonathan Mancera, Pittston; Lauren Marsico, Wilkes-Barre; Ryan Martin, Falls; Yovanny Martinez, Kingston; Nairoby Martinez de Nunez, Pittston; Christopher Mirabelli, Tunkhannock; Nicholas Moza, Tunkhannock; Hoa Nguyen, Wilkes-Barre; Vegan O’Donnell, Dallas; Sydney Ogle, Kingston; Alexi Ostroski, Pringle; Michael Perlock, Swoyersville; Jade Purta, Kingston; Ruth Rodriguez Vasquez, Nanticoke; Ralph Shulde, Kingston; Jessica Sosa, Wilkes-Barre; Daniella Soto, Trucksville; Ashton Spaide, Wapwallopen; Anna Stibick, Mountain Top; Casey Strachan, Wilkes-Barre; Paige Suda, Edwardsville; Crystal Szewczyk, Pittston; Emma Thomas, Glen Lyon; Richard Thomas, Mountain Top; Kieran Traver,…

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MILTON – For Gia Silva, Saturday was like a redemption tour.

The Wallenpaupack sophomore was one spot away from Hershey last year, finishing fifth at the PIAA Girls’ Wrestling Central Regional.

This year, she made sure her ticket to the Giant Center wouldn’t hinge on a run through the consolation round.

She rolled through the championship bracket to earn second place as one of nine District 2 wrestlers who are headed to the Giant Center next weekend. Joining Silva are Honesdale’s Saige Olver (118), Maddison Miller (142) and Jaidyn Mikulak (285), Nanticoke Area’s Emily Kivler (112) and Sierra Ripka (170), Wyoming Valley West’s Bella Seip (118), Delaware Valley’s Kate Prior (155) and Crestwood’s Samara Bailey (285).

Sometimes, emotions play a big part in wrestling. For Silva, it was falling one spot short in last year’s regional, and bouncing back from a tough loss to Kivler in last week’s District 2 112-pound Championship.

She went back to work this week with one thought on her mind: Don’t fall one spot short this year.

“It’s pretty exciting because I have been waiting for this since last season,” Silva said. “This was like a comeback for me. Last week’s loss, you just have to leave it in the past. You can’t focus on it because you aren’t going to get anywhere if you do that. You just have to wrestle hard.”

She opened up with a 15-6 win over Milton’s Louise Cromley, and followed it up by pinning Bald Eagle Area’s Addison Tice in the quarters. She punched her ticket in a heart-pounding semifinal where she led Punxsutawney’s Evelynn Neale, 7-0, before giving up a late, seven-point move to tie the match at 7-7.

In overtime, she scored the bout-clinching takedown with 22 seconds left.

“I got kind of caught in that one move where she got some back points on me,”…

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Nanticoke, PA (February 25, 2025) – A vehicle crash with injuries led to the closure of West Main Street near the Turkey Hill convenience store in Nanticoke on Tuesday afternoon.

The accident was reported at approximately 4:33 p.m., prompting an emergency response from local authorities. First responders arrived to assess the injured and provide medical assistance. Officials have not yet confirmed the number of vehicles involved or the severity of injuries sustained.

Due to the crash, West Main Street was temporarily shut down as crews worked to assist those involved and clear the roadway. Authorities have not provided details regarding the cause of the accident, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Our thoughts are with those injured in this crash, and we hope for their full recovery.

Road Closures and Crash Risks in Nanticoke

Crashes in busy areas like West Main Street can create significant traffic delays and safety concerns. Intersections and commercial areas often see increased accident risks due to congestion, frequent stops, and turning vehicles.

Accidents that result in road closures indicate the severity of the crash, as emergency crews must ensure safe traffic flow while providing aid to those involved. Injured victims may face medical challenges that require treatment and recovery time, leading to financial burdens from medical bills and lost income.

Understanding legal options after a crash can help injured individuals seek compensation for their damages. If you or someone you know has been hurt in an accident, Local Accident Reports can provide resources and guidance during this difficult time.

Note: These posts are created solely for the use of Local Accident Reports. We have not verified the information in these posts as the information is gathered from secondary sources. If you have personal knowledge that the information contained in these posts is inaccurate, please contact Local…

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Baker

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DALLAS — Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, invites veterans to schedule an appointment to meet with a VFW Service Officer at her Dallas and Nanticoke office locations.

Appointments with a service officer are available at no charge on the second Friday of every month in Dallas and the third Wednesday of every month in Nanticoke.

Baker encourages veterans of all ages and from all service eras to utilize the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Officer Network, to receive free information and assistance for government benefits.

This assistance may include VA healthcare, compensation, pension, education and dependent benefits. Surviving spouses can also use these service officers at no charge to learn about their eligibility for VA benefits.

“Veterans are the heart and soul of America and we appreciate their many sacrifices to make this nation a beacon of freedom and hope,” Baker said. “During challenging economic times, many veterans continue to need our assistance. I encourage any veteran or spouse with questions regarding benefits, to schedule a time to meet with a service officer.”

On Friday, March 14, the VFW Service Officer will be available for scheduled appointments at Baker’s office, 22 Dallas Shopping Center, Memorial Highway, Dallas.

All veterans, not just VFW members, can request appointments between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment at this location, call 570-675-3931.

Disability advocate available on Friday March 28

A representative from MyCIL — Northeast PA Center for Independent Living — will be at Baker’s Dallas office on Friday March 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Information and resources will be offered to people with disabilities and their families to help them obtain home and community-based services, transportation, housing,…

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Central Mountain, Bald Eagle Area, Jersey Shore and Bellefonte have a number of talented girls wrestlers in their lineup at various weights. And that talent translated to success at the District 6 and District 4 championships recently.

The next step for those standouts from their schools is this weekend’s Central Regional tournament on Saturday at Milton High School, which features a number of talented wrestlers from throughout Pennsylvania looking to get to the state tournament.

One wrestler who already knows what it takes to get to the state tournament is Central Mountain’s Kendall Wagner. The two-sport standout — who plays basketball for Bucktail’s girls basketball team — took silver this year at 170 pounds at districts and is set to medal once again at regionals.

Last winter, Wagner took silver at regionals and became the Wildcats’ first girls wrestler state placewinner as she took eighth.

Wagner, however, is in a brutal bracket this year at 170. The field features the top two state-ranked wrestlers in the state in Punxsutawney senior Jael Miller and Greater Nanticoke junior Sierra Ripka.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Central Mountain’s Austynn Falls wrestles during a tournament this season. The sophomore is set to represent the Wildcats at the Central Regional girls wrestling tournament, Saturday at Milton.

Miller is ranked No. 1 in the state with a 24-0 record and won the District 9 title while Ripka is ranked No. 2 and won the District 2 title. Wagner is on Ripka’s side of the bracket.

Wagner is 22-6 this year and will face District 2 fourth-place finisher Annalia Ward in the first round. If Wagner earns a victory, she’ll have to wrestle either Athens’ Abigail Wagner (22-8), the District 4 champion, or Huntingdon’s Lillian Casterline, the District 6 fifth-place finisher.

While having the top…

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An experiment from students at Greater Nanticoke Area High School will soon reach new heights — and could provide insight into conditions on Mars.

NASA selected the Luzerne County juniors as one of 60 winning teams from across the country in the TechRise Student Challenge. This summer, a flight box containing the group’s soil experiment will soar on a NASA-sponsored flight test on a high-altitude balloon.

Liam McGovern said he “jumped for joy” when he and fellow engineering club members learned that NASA selected their proposal.

“Our experiment from Nanticoke, a town that probably not a lot of people have actually really heard of, It’s been chosen for the entire state,” he said. “Now we get to do something that’s just really interesting. It could help us a lot with going to Mars.”

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Robert Miller holds the box the group made with a 3D printer. The box will contain the soil for the experiment.

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The flight box will hold the Greater Nanticoke project.

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Liam McGovern melts a wire cover over a fresh solder point.

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The students will take soil samples from several places across the United States — fertile soil from the Midwest, desert soil of the Southwest and volcanic soil from Hawaii — and place them in the flight box. Several monitors will help track conditions.

The box will be one of 60 in the NASA challenge that will rise to an altitude of about 70,000 feet and stay there for about four hours.

With an expected temperature of 75 degrees below zero, low atmospheric pressure and high levels of radiation, the conditions will be similar to the…

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Avery Lee Ellis of Seaford passed away peacefully at TidalHealth Nanticoke, surrounded by family, after a sudden illness, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Avery was born on June 10, 1936, in Seaford and raised in the Woodland community by his parents, Claude Daniel Ellis and Maude Elizabeth Willey Ellis. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Paul Edward Ellis, sister-in-law, Shirley Ann Ellis and daughter-in-law, Betty Jane Ellis.

Avery was always quick to laugh and tease, earning a nickname in some social circles as the Maytag man because he loved to agitate people.

He could be counted on to lend a helping hand, whether it was watching a grandchild or helping a neighbor or friend. Avery has spent many years helping the GFWC Acorn ladies deliver the Seaford telephone books and set up their Christmas lights on Stein Highway. Avery was an active member in Woodland Community Church, often found helping in the kitchen, setting up holiday flowers or handing out bulletins.

Avery enjoyed traveling but was always happiest being near the home farm, surrounded by family and friends. Almost every morning, he would be out before the sun was up to start his coffee social rounds, which had multiple stops. The afternoons, he might take a ride to see what the local farmers were up to.

While Avery wore many different hats (U.S, Army veteran, railroader, DuPont retiree, freemason, mailman, and farmer), his proudest hats were husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother and friend. He was our backbone, our patriarch.

Avery is survived by a loving wife and friend of 63 years, Louise E. Figgs Ellis; daughter, Deanna L. Collins (Brad); sons, Stephen K. Ellis (Laura) and Gregory L. Ellis (Celeste); grandchildren, Sarah A. Ellis (Timothy), Jennifer L. Ellis (Dylan), Jason G. Ellis (Tina), Paige Collins Parlier (Keith), Claude J. Ellis (Kara), and Travis G….

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