Recent  Obituaries

Joseph R. Reilly, 73, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026.

Born in Wilkes-Barre to the late Milo and Josephine Reilly, Joe graduated from Wyoming Valley West. He built an admired career in the auto body industry, starting at Ertley and rising to Body Shop Director at Motorworld, serving as a dedicated leader and mentor to many.

In his early days, Joe loved racing his '442 at NuMedia, along with his '55 Chevy. A true outdoorsman, he cherished tending to his land, "The Farm," and was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, golfer, and bowler. His greatest role was being a father and the very best "Pop Pop." You could find him on the sidelines, where he was his grandchildren’s biggest sports fan and the loudest voice in the stands. Joe quietly spread kindness and generosity wherever he went. For over 20 years, he donated kids' bikes for the New Albany VFW Post 384 Annual Turtle Race.

Joe was preceded in death by his sisters, Carol Novack, Mary Ann Farrell, and Barbara Walko; and brothers, Milo and John Reilly.

Surviving are his children, Christine and son-in-law Michael, Marianne and fiancé Christopher; lifelong best friend and partner in grandparenting, Joan; grandchildren, Gavin and Harper; sister, Kathleen; brother, Anthony; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors he loved dearly.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wyoming. 

In lieu of flowers, donations supporting Joe’s tradition of sponsoring kids' bikes for the VFW Turtle Races may be made at the service.

Kenneth “Ken” Chamberlain

August 21, 1956 – July 24, 2026

Kenneth “Ken” Chamberlain, 69, of Shavertown, passed away on July 24, 2026 following a short illness, surrounded by his loved ones.

Ken was born on August 21, 1956, in Dallas, to Donald Chamberlain Sr. and E. Mae Evans Chamberlain. A graduate of the Dallas High School Class of 1974, he went on to spend his working life as a skilled machinist.

He was an avid golfer, loved vacationing in Ocean City, Maryland with his family, and was a devoted Penn State football fan. He was a car enthusiast from the time he earned his driver’s license, and his pride was his prize-winning custom, self-built, 1979 Jeep CJ-7. An animal lover, Ken was always sharing the couch with his cats, Buddy, Buster, and Walter. But more than any pastime, it was his larger-than-life personality and distinctive, unforgettable laugh — the things his family will hold close and miss most of all.

Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Cindy Simms Chamberlain; his daughter, Christine Binkley (Michael); his sons, Dennis Pick (Elizabeth) and Steven Pick; and his cherished grandsons, Alex and Miles. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Carolyn Lauer Chamberlain; his brother, Donald Chamberlain Jr.; and his son, Kenneth Chamberlain Jr.

Friends and family are warmly invited to celebrate Ken’s life at a visitation from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc., 140 N. Main Street, Shavertown, PA. A Memorial Service will begin toward the end of the visitation. Burial services will be private.



In lieu of flowers, and in keeping with Ken’s love of animals, donations may be made in his memory to the SPCA of Luzerne County.

DOROTHY A. LEVI

Dorothy A. Levi, 86, of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at Highland Manor, Exeter.

Born in Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Vernitsky) Polisky.

Dorothy dedicated her entire career to serving others as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She found purpose in helping others and touched countless lives through her kindness, patience, and genuine compassion. Her dedication to caring for others was more than a career—it was a calling.

A woman of deep and unwavering faith, Dorothy was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord with all her heart. She found great fulfillment in sharing the message of Jesus Christ, listening to worship music, and watching Christian programming. Dorothy also enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking, spending cherished time with her family, watching television and movies, and shopping. Her faith, kindness, and love for others will remain a lasting legacy to all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Levi Sr.; her children, Timothy Levi, Pamela Hodorovic, Ronald Levi, and Thomas Levi; and her sisters, Martha Polisky, Irene Cook, and Margaret Yascur.

Surviving are her son, William T. Levi Jr.; grandchildren, Nicole Perrera, Candice Updyke, Ronald Levi Jr., Levi Updyke, Michael Levi, Jade Levi, Summer Levi, and Matthew Levi; great-grandchildren, Eden Perrera, Levi Perrera, Skylar Levi, Avery Levi, Ronald Levi III, and Esther Perrera.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11 am at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Family and friends may call from 10 am until time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Memorial Shrine Park, Wyoming.

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