Bronwen (Williams) Miglionico
Isaac R. "Ike" Miller
March 31, 2012
March 29, 2012
Bronwen (Williams) Miglionico, 77, of Hughestown passed away at home on Saturday, March 31, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Edwardsville, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Owen and Edith (Roberts) Williams, both originally from Wales. Bonnie attended Edwardsville High School and was a graduate of the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a retired nursing supervisor from Clarks Summit State Hospi-
tal and previously held positions at Lake Noxen Clinic and Retreat State Hospital. Bonnie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Martin A. Miglionico; her brother Richard Williams; sister Edith Hapeman; brother David Williams; sister Winifred Giovino; brother Owen Williams, and sister Kay Williams. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Dunnigan; grandson Matthew Dunnigan and his wife Lori; son Jay Kaminski; grandchildren, Donna, Jolene and Jay Kaminski; stepson Corey Migionico and wife Karen; grandson Corey Miglionico; brother
Jack Williams; brother Ivor Williams; sister-in-law and dear friend Mary Ann Williams and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Bonnie was a devoted and loving grandmother, mother and friend, who enjoyed spending time with her family, crafting, traveling, antiquing, playing cards, and having a wonderful time at the casino. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com .
April 4, 2012 Jersey; and Tobyhanna Army Depot, where he worked as a Quality Control Engineer, Production Controller Supervisor and Program Coordinator. Jim’s favorite place to visit was Pittston Social Club and attending all his grandchildren’s events. He enjoyed deep-sea fishing and extensive traveling. He was preceded in death by sister Patricia Best Mazur and infant brother John Best He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathryn Morgan Best; daughters, Lara Best Chervenitski and husband Steve, West Pittston; Kelley Best, Wyoming; sister Mary Ann VanLuvender and husband Robert, Duryea; brothers Kenneth Best and wife Su-
san, Pittston; Terrance Best and wife Dorothea, Pittston; grandchildren, Austin, Hunter and Brooke Chervenitski; Kyle and Shane Emsley; brothers-in-law, John and Patricia Morgan, Robert and Carol Morgan, John Scalonge; cherished nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Monday, April 9 at 9 a.m. from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter, St. Barbara Parish. The Rev. Dan Schwebs will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, April 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter.
Lee Ann Murphy March 31, 2012
Lee Ann fought a courageous battle with cancer and never gave up. But on this day March 31, 2012, she entered the Lord’s Kingdom peacefully. She was a very caring person and had a heart of gold and touched everyone she new. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Lee Ann is survived by her beloved husband of 10 years, Mark Murphy; her sons, Michael John Mulvey, Duryea;
Charles G. Schifano
Mark Murphy, Glen Lyon; and her daughter, Natasha Murphy, Duryea. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Zoe, Tate and Kayleigh. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, April 6 in Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com .
Charles (Slugger) Schifano, 98, of Pittston, beloved father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Pittston, on October 13, 1913, he was the son of the late Andrew and Bridget Alaimo Schifano. He attended Pittston Schools. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific, he returned to Pittston where he worked for Volpe Coal Company, Medico Industries and retired from Pagnotti Enterprises after a long career as a diesel mechanic. He was a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish at St. Rocco’s Church, Pittston; a member of the Pittston Senior Citizens; a former member of the Montedoro Society and the Big Band Society. He was also an avid New York Yankees fan. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Susan Natalie Schifano in January 2001; brothers and sisters, Joseph Schifano I ; Victoria Schifano; Victoria Tirone; Patrina Schifano; Josephine Hyjek and Joseph Schifano Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Freeman, Pittston; Charlene King and her husband, Robert, Duryea; one granddaughter, Natalie Scarantino, Philadelphia; one sister, Kay Colozza, Fairless Hills, Pa.; numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 9, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish at St. Rocco’s Church, Pittston. The family will receive friends and relatives in the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass on Monday. Interment will be in St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston Township. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com .
John C. Kokinda April 5, 2012 John C. Kokinda , 44, of Dupont passed away Thursday morning, April 5, 2012, at his home.
Funeral services are pending from the Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home, Dupont.
PAGE 51
Lee Ann Murphy, 53, of Duryea, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. She was born in Edwardsville, May 18, 1958, and was a daughter of Ann (Kachinski) Tonona and the late Leo Tonona.
In addition to his wife, surviving him are daughter, Cathy Miller, Wyoming; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service and interment with military honors was held Tuesday, April 3, 2012, in the Laurelwood Cemetery, Stroudsburg. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Griffith). To send an online condolence, please visit www.BalogaFuneralHome.com .
April 1, 2012
James Joseph Best James Joseph Best, of Exeter, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Wilkes Barre General Hospital. Born in Pittston, July 24, 1943, he was a son of the late Patrick James and Edna Soltysiak Best. He graduated from Pittston High School and attended King’s College. An U.S. Army veteran, James served in Seoul Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was a former member of St. John The Baptist Church, Exeter. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Garlett Corporation, Duryea; ITT Corporation, Clifton, New
Isaac R. "Ike" Miller died Thursday, March 29, 2012, in Highland Manor Nursing Home in Exeter. Ike was married to the former Beatrice Collier for the last 42 ½ years. Born in East Stroudsburg, on October 2, 1928, he was a son of the late Chester Miller Sr. and Mary (Neyhart) Miller. He grew up with numerous siblings. A U.S. Army veteran, Ike served in the Korean War. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2012
OBITUARIES