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Misericordia University

Misericordia University announces its spring 2025 dean’s list. Students qualify for the dean’s list with a grade point average of 3.55 or higher. The following local students were named to the dean’s list:

A: Siwar Abdo, Dallas; Matthew Albrecht, Wyoming; Lauren Amend, Mountain Top; Brian Antigua, Duryea; Abigail Armitage, Avoca; Megan Armitage, Avoca; Matthew Ash, Sweet Valley; Aleia Atherton, Wilkes-Barre; Bradley Augenstein, Duryea; Bianka Avila, Plains Twp.

B: Lexi Baggett, Shavertown; Makayla Banks, Nanticoke; Erynn Barancho, Plains Twp.; Mason Baranski, Wyoming; Sabrina Barlow, Dallas; Krista Biago, Plains Twp.; Rebecca Biddinger, Sugar Notch; Olivia Bilbow, Mountain Top; Owen Blake, Shavertown; Dayonna Bobbett, Wilkes-Barre; Ryan Bonin, West Wyoming; Kylee Bork, Wilkes-Barre; William Brady, Mountain Top; Madison Brdaric, Shavertown; Aaliyah Brennan, Harveys Lake; Allyson Brodie, Hanover Twp.; Michael Brown, West Wyoming; Rylie Bucknavage, Harveys Lake; Arianna Bugno, Pittston; Elizabeth Burney, Pittston; Ella Burns, Dallas; Peyton Burns, Dallas.

C: Lauren Callahan, Harveys Lake; Ava Carey, Courtdale; Emma Carey, Shickshinny;  Isabella Cassano, Shavertown; Litzy Castro, Wilkes-Barre; Damian Cavuto, Wyoming; Noah Ceklosky, Wapwallopen; Arianna Champi, Dupont; Alexi Chervenitski, Shavertown; Marina Ciavarella, Hanover Twp.; Nadia Costagliola, Pittston; Quinn Crispell, Swoyersville; Claire Cunningham, Wilkes-Barre.

D: Charlene Daisey, Wapwallopen; Madelyn Dalley, Kingston; Isabella Dalmas, Nanticoke; Taylor Dalmas, Sugar Notch; Ainsley Daubert, Noxen; Abigail Davitt, Duryea; Kara Domzalski, Shavertown; Thomas Doran, Dallas; Olivia Dowling, Shavertown; Janelle Dudek, Pittston Twp.; David Durko, Ashley.

E: Jennifer Eddy, Shickshinny; Alyssa Evans, Nanticoke.

F: Rebecca Fick, Dallas; Molly Fielding, Dallas; Adrianna Filler, Sugarloaf; Lindsey Franchella, Shickshinny; Paige Frank, Shavertown.

G: Caelan Gallagher, Dallas; Jerzey Gallagher, Ashely; Carmen Garcia, Wilkes-Barre; Melissa Giomboni, Plains Twp.; Anthony Giovinazzo, Edwardsville; Brooklyn Giovinazzo, Edwardsville; Jacob Greenfield, Harding; Tessily Gregory, Dallas.

H: Hailey Halagarda, Avoca; Reagan Halbach, Shavertown; Magdalyn Hallman, West Wyoming; Jayden Halstead, Wilkes-Barre; Brian Hannah, Tunkhannock; Deven Hazlak, White Haven; Riley Heller, Wapwallopen; Alana Hoats, West…

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Leonard Mazur OBITUARY

Leonard Mazur, 66, of Orchard Street, Warrior Run, and formerly of Hanover Township, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.

He was born in Nanticoke on Nov. 11, 1949, the son of the late Leonard F. and Martha Bonning. He attended Nanticoke area schools and was a former member of Good Shepherd Polish National Church, Plymouth.

He was employed for 42 years as a forklift operator by Metro Wire, Wilkes-Barre.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was proud to serve his country in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1971. He was the recipient of the National Defense Medal.

Len was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and riding his ATV with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Minnie Mazur, Plymouth; maternal grandparents, Frease and Stella Bonning, West Nanticoke; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years, the former Barbara (Dombroski) Mazur, at home; and sons, Len Mazur, Hanover Township; and Robert Mazur and his wife, Elfete, Hanover Township.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, with a Blessing service at 10:30 a.m. from George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley.

Interment will be in Good Shepherd Polish National Cemetery, West Nanticoke.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Dr. Nicholas Chiumento and the entire staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the wonderful care and compassion given to Len in his time of need.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112.

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Patricia M. Filipkowski OBITUARY

Patricia M. Filipkowski, 69, of Nanticoke, formerly of the Greenwood section of Moosic, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. Her fiancé David B. Harvey, who was the love of her life and caregiver, was by her side.

Born in Moosic, she was the daughter of the late John and Andrea Banfi Filipkowski. In 1967, she graduated from South Catholic High School. She furthered her education at East Stroudsburg University, where she received her bachelor’s in education.

Prior to her retirement, she worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare as a clerk for 28 years. Patricia was a faithful Catholic and a life member of the former St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Moosic, where she was the chairwomen of the activities stand. Following the consolidation of her church, she became a member of Divine Mercy Parish.

A woman of many enjoyments, Patricia especially enjoyed flower gardening, listening to polka music, cycling and traveling extensively with her mother. Above all, her favorite enjoyment was being surrounded by her loving family.

In addition to her fiancé, she is survived by two brothers, John Filipkowski and Michael Filipkowski and wife, Maryjean; a nephew, Michael Filipkowski and wife, Danielle; two nieces, Jenna Filipkowski and husband, Jason Mott and Christa Filipkowski and companion, Derek DeSanto; her fiancé’s family, Shannon and Harvey Fung and their son Isaiah; David Harvey and Helen Lagos Harvey.

She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Andrea and a sister-in-law, Linda Filipkowski.

Family and friends are invited to attend Patricia’s funeral, which will begin at 10 a.m. Monday from Semian Funeral Home, 704 Union St., Taylor, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis St., Scranton, by the Rev. Francis L….

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Karen Cholewa OBITUARY

Karen Cholewa, 66, of South Carolina and formerly of Nanticoke, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 30, 2025 at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach, SC after a courageous battle with PSP disease.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, on September 9, 1958, Karen was the daughter of Edward Chacko, of West Wyoming and the late Ann (Jasulewicz) Chacko.

Karen was a member of St. Faustina Kowalska Church in Nanticoke. She was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1976.

Karen dedicated over 40 years to a fulfilling career as a medical coder. She was a highly experienced and respected professional, working at both Mercy Hospital and Commonwealth Health. In her role, she was known for her dedication and precision, contributing significantly to the efficiency and accuracy of patient billing and record keeping.

Karen was a woman of remarkable strength and unwavering spirit. She faced her illness with dignity and grace, inspiring all who knew her. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. Though her presence will be deeply missed, her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of her family.

In addition to her father, Karen is survived by her husband of 40 years, David Cholewa; her son, David Cholewa Jr. and his fianc, Brandy, SC; her granddaughter, Avery; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Linda Cholewa, Wapwallopen; and Daniel Cholewa, Nanticoke; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A blessing service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. John J. Chmil, pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville, officiating.

Family and friends are invited to attend Karen’s viewing which will be held on Monday from 5 to 7 P.M.

Private interment will be held in…

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Restoration Efforts Help Quadruple Quail Population in Nanticoke River Wildlife Management Area

June 4, 2025

Quail habitat on the Nanticoke River Wildlife Management Area. Photo by Rachael Pacella, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

The softball-sized, onomatopoeically-named bobwhite quail needs four things in its habitat: a place to nest and raise its young, a place to hide from predators, a place with food, and a place for the winter.

A century ago it was easy to find all four. By a decade ago, it was almost impossible. The groundbird’s early morning “poor, bob-white” calls that have long been a fixture of rural life were fading. 

But today, quail are calling once again in the Nanticoke River Wildlife Management Area in Wicomico County, thanks to habitat restoration by the Maryland Wildlife and Heritage Service.

Wild Turkey and Upland Game Bird Project Manager Bob Long is leading the department’s efforts to restore quail in Maryland. In addition to making improvements on public lands, Long and private groups such as Chesapeake Bay Quail Forever are encouraging private property owners to make quail-friendly improvements.

Northern bobwhite quail. Photo by Rachel Rahm, submitted to the 2023 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.

Overall, quail have declined more than 90% in Maryland since the 1950s. A reduction in large predators through the centuries allowed smaller predators such as raccoons and foxes to thrive — bad news for the prey of those small predators, quail included.

Farming practices have also changed over time, as there are fewer small farms and more large farms on Delmarva, which tend to use every inch of land for crop production, which leaves limited space for the scrub and brush habitat where quail…

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Thanks to a $1,000,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, students can complete the program at no cost until the end of the 2027 school year.

NANTICOKE, Pa. — Starting this fall, some students in Luzerne County will have the opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma on one hand and a college diploma on the other. 

“We’re here today to celebrate the creation of the new Luzerne County Community College Career & Technology Academy,” says John Yudichak, President of LCCC.

The academy is based at LCCC’s campus in Nanticoke. The program offers students a 17-credit diploma for careers including welding, electrical technology, HVAC, plumbing, culinary arts, and early childhood education.

The first students in the two-year program will not pay anything thanks to grants from the state and scholarships funded by local business owner Bill Rinaldi. 

“To me, the most important thing is for a young man is to get educated and have an opportunity. Opportunities at high-paying jobs are not common like they were,” says Rinaldi.

“We recognize we need to build that skilled workforce here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Bill wanted to give back to the community. He wanted to give back to the college, and most importantly, he wanted to invest in the economy in Northeastern PA,” says Yudichak. 

Bill Feist owns the welding company J&E Sheet Metal in Wilkes-Barre. He’s experienced a shortage of skilled workers in recent years and thinks this program will help fill the gap. 

“I mean, without the skilled trades, without skilled employees, stuff like this, you can’t have schools. You can’t have buildings. You can’t have hospitals. It’s a high demand right now,” says Feist.

While the Career and Technology Academy will initially focus on students from the Wilkes-Barre CTC, West Side CTC, and Hazleton CTC,…

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John Francis Patackas OBITUARY

John Francis Patackas, 75, of Scranton, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 18, 2018. He was born in Nanticoke, Pa. to the late Matthew and Bernice (Grisman) Patackas.

He received an associate degree in electrical and technology engineering from Penn State University. He was a member of the United States Army Reserve. He worked several years for PennDOT as a bridge surveyor. He also worked at McGregor Iron as a project manager for many years. He was currently semiretired and working from home for Pleasant Mount Welding, Carbondale, Pa.

John truly enjoyed life. When God made him, he broke the mold. He was always happy, never complained and would help anyone, anywhere at any time. He was one-of-a-kind. John also loved reading, writing and working in his garden. He was also a silent member of the band Main Offender. He was well-known in the neighborhood and was known as the “neighborhood dad” when his kids were growing up.

John’s greatest accomplishment in life was his family. He, along with his wife of 53 years, Rose, built a family of true unconditional love. He was a great role model for his children and grandchildren. He was proud to see his children grow up to be fine adults. He loved being a part of the different stages of their lives. His greatest role in life was that of being a grandfather. He spent countless hours with his grandchildren playing games, going for ice cream, mini-golf, amusement parks and Sunday dinners with the family. His grandchildren adored him immensely. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.

Surviving are his wife, Rose (Avena); children, John Patackas Jr. and wife, Teresita, Tunkhannock; Denise Cosgrove and husband, Bill, Scranton; Jeff Patackas and wife, Gena, Olyphant; and…

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  Dallas swimming standout Lydia Gonzales will swim at Division I University of Connecticut. Front, from left: Apryl Gonzales, mother; Lydia Gonzales; Madelyn Gonzales, sister; and Matthew Gonzales, father. Back: Ed Zawatski, club team coach; Romayne Mosier, retired Dallas head coach; Grant Luksic, current Dallas head coach; Dwin Doran, club team coach; and Mike Richards, Dallas athletic director. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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  Dallas standout Kaden Coyne will play baseball at Division I University of Massachusetts. Front, from left: Kevin Coyne, father; Kaden Coyne; Karen Coyne, mother; and Liam Coyne, brother. Back: Mike Viglone, Dallas baseball head coach; Mollie Coyne, sister; Gracie Coyne, sister; Sal Biasi, trainer; and Michael Richards, Dallas athletic director. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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  Dallas soccer senior Jamie Timlin will continue her academic and athletic careers at Division II Lock Haven University. Front, from left: Sue Timlin, mother; Jamie Timlin; and George Butwin, father. Back: Matt Flannigan, Fame Strength; Nicole Pekarski, Dallas girls soccer head coach; and Michael Richards, Dallas athletic director. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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  Nanticoke Area basketball player Caityln Majiros will attend Gwynedd Mercy University. Front, from left: Ann Majiros, mother; Caitlyn; Jason Majiros, father; and Emily Majiros, sister. Back: Ed Grant, Nanticoke Area girls basketball head coach; Brandon Collins, Nanticoke Area assistant principal; Amy Scibek, Nanticoke Area principal; and Ken Bartuska, Nanticoke Area athletic director. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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  Nanticoke Area swimmer Brady Rushton will attend Wilkes University. Front, from left: Kristin Rushton, mother;…

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