Recent  Obituaries

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather Steven J. Bucholtz (61) passed peacefully at home on April 23rd, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife Christine, devoted children and beautiful grandchildren. Born on November 30th, 1963, in Wilkes-Barre PA, to the late Frank and Barbara (Broody) Bucholtz, Steven was the owner/ operator of Steves Used Tires, Kingston and Plymouth.

Steven, who friends and family referred to as “Buck”, met the love of his life Christine in 1981 and they married two years later. Buck and Chrissy had 44 wonderful years together and are the proud parents of 6 amazing children and doting grandparents to 10 beautiful grandchildren.

When Buck wasn’t slinging tires, he could be found relaxing on Sundays with family having a cold Labatt’s blue light and listening to the 70’s. If he wasn’t relaxing, you might find him surfing the web looking for decorations for his favorite holiday, Halloween.

Buck was a driven man who found no greater purpose than providing love and comfort for his family. Nothing gave him greater joy than the family vacations to fish Bennett’s Lake in Canada or hunting the great outdoors with his sons and grandson. Buck was an avid bowler and could be found at Chacko’s bowling every Friday night. In his younger days Buck was an exceptional wrestler and even joined a softball league.

Buck’s last few weeks with family were spent reminiscing about some of his favorite memories including a romantic trip to Jamaica with his beautiful wife where he fondly remembered sitting under a waterfall together with Christine.

Prior to his illness Buck was fortunate to spend 7 wonderful days traveling cross country with his son. It was a great wish of Buck’s to repeat that adventure with his wife and entire family.

Steven is survived by his wife, the former Christine Skoloda; sons, Steven S. Bucholtz, Frank Bucholtz, Brandon Bucholtz and wife Nadine; daughters, Kristine Bucholtz, Brittany Bucholtz and fiancé Michael Ferris, Lauren Deitrick and husband Gaige; grandchildren, Steven, Carson Ariella, Natalie, Brandon, Liam, Audrianna, Sophia, Michael and Braxtyn; brothers, Kevin Bucholtz, Peter Bucholtz and wife Liz, Walter Rasmovicz, Adolf Rasmovicz; sister, Barbara Ann Chalawich and husband Butch; Dear friend, Joey Pardini and many others.

His brother, Frank J. Bucholtz Jr. and sister, Nora Broody preceded Steven in death.

Steven’s best companions Big Mama Cora, Scaredy, Mama kitty and Zoey crossed the rainbow bridge and awaited him at Heaven’s Gates.



Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 30th at 10 am at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc. 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Annunciation Cemetery, Pringle. A visitation will be held on Tuesday April 29th from 11am to 1pm and from 5pm to 7pm at the funeral home.

Diana Olsen, 80, of Dallas, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 at her home.

Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Fay (Hollock) Schaeffer.

Diana was a graduate of Fairview High School and attended Kings College. Diana was a loyal employee of Walmart, starting with them in 1992 at the original Wilkes-Barre store. She held several positions but was most recently in her favorite, cashier. She became very close with several colleagues and enjoyed spending time learning about the lives of some of her regular customers. As a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, she had a strong faith in God. 

Diana loved spending time with family, traveling, and playing bingo. She could regularly be found cheering on her grandkids from the sidelines. She especially cherished being with her loved ones for the holidays and her presence will be greatly missed.

Surviving are her partner Kit Karuza, children, Jeff Olsen, Lopez; Eric Olsen, King of Prussia; Brenda Morris (John), Dallas; Tracy Malloy (John), Dallas; Brian Karuza (Breanna), Forty Fort; grandchildren, Brynn, Brooke, Chase, Andrew, Justin, Matthew, Nicholas and Chloe-lyn.

The family will receive friends from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday, May 1st at the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. There will be a memorial service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Blue Chip Animal Refuge, Dallas, PA.

SHERRY VINCENT ERWINE

Sherry Vincent Erwine, 57, of Luzerne , passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, with her loving family by her side.

Born in Nanticoke, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Vincent Sr. and her surviving mother, Joan Vincent.

In addition to her father, Sherry was preceded in death by her brother, William Vincent Jr.; her niece, Mary Balliett; her grandmother, Jesse Stackhouse; and her father-in-law, James William Erwine Sr.

She was the loving mother of two beautiful children, April Ann Erwine and James William Erwine III; these children were her world.
     

Surviving are her husband of a wonderful 31 years, James William Erwine Jr.; her brother, John Vincent; her sisters, Malissa Haystin and Lisa Brock; her mother-in-law, Isabelle Ellsworth Erwine; her sister-in-law, Jayne Hromek, and her husband, Len Hromek; and her sister-in-law, Jeri Erwine-Loeffler, and her husband, Harry Loeffler.  Sherry was the most wonderful aunt to many nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the Geisinger Wyoming Valley ICU staff for their expert care and compassion.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc., Shavertown.

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