Recent  Obituaries

Antoinette T. Belles, 70, of Shavertown, passed away Saturday, May 24^th, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette (Drago) Dimino.

Antoinette was a 1973 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and worked for the Social Security Administration for 42 years before retiring to be with her family.  Antoinette’s heart was her family, but her greatest joy came from being “Grandma” to her grandchildren, David and Abby.  She was a daily presence in their lives at every game, dance competitions and recitals, and all their special moments.  Her constant support and pride in them were unmistakable.

Antoinette was a volunteer with the Meadows Auxiliary at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dallas, PA; a coach for the Kingston Township Raiders Cheer team; and the best dance mom/grandma around. She was also a passionate and devoted Penn State Fan… WE ARE!

In addition to her parents, Antoinette was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Joseph Dimino; sisters-in-law, Betty Jane Alu and Emma Lou Belles; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Joyce Lorah; and brother-in-law, Robert Belles.

Antoinette is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, David W. Belles; their two daughters, Teresa Worth and husband Del; and Alicia Belles.  She was the proud grandmother to David and Abigail Worth.  She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Felicia Dimino and Cheryl Belles; brother-in-law, William Belles, and many nieces and nephews all of whom she adored.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 31^st at 10am at St. Therese’s Church, 64 Davis St., Shavertown. Rev. Joseph Pisaneschi will officiate. Friends may call Friday from 6pm to 8pm at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown.  All are asked to go directly to church on day of funeral.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Oncologist Bruce Saidman M.D. and his staff and Radiologist Gregory Nadolski M.D. and his team at University of Pennsylvania Hospital.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 100 William St., Dunmore, PA   18510.

Beloved husband and father Peter J. Bucholtz, 53, of Shavertown passed away peacefully Monday, June 9^th, 2025 at Allied Services Hospice Center in Wilkes-Barre. He was surrounded by his caring wife, daughter, son, sister, and loving family after battling a lengthy illness.

He was born March 17, 1972, in Wilkes-Barre to the late Frank and Barbara (Broody) Bucholtz.

Peter was a graduate of Luzerne County Community College where he earned his associate degree in dental hygiene. After graduation, he worked as a dental hygienist under Dr. Frank Boris and Dr. Paul Bigus for nearly a decade before he became ill.

Peter enjoyed spending time watching his son’s baseball games and daughter’s plays, relaxing by the pool, fishing and hunting, and spending time with friends, family and his two pets.

In addition to his parents, Peter was preceded in death by brothers, Frank Jr. and Steven Bucholtz; and sister, Nora Broody.

Peter is survived by his wife of 25 years, the former, Elizabeth Krispin (Liz); daughter, Julia Bucholtz; son, Andrew Bucholtz; sister, Barbara Ann Chalawich and husband, Butch; brother, Kevin Bucholtz; mother-in-law, Rosemary Krispin; sister-in-law, Angela Ward and husband, Jared; sister-in-law, Christine Bucholtz; and many nieces and nephews.

The Bucholtz family would like to say a special thank you to the Geisinger doctors, nurses, and staff; Allied Services Wilkes-Barre Rehab Center; and Allied Services Hospice Center on S. Meade St in Wilkes-Barre.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 14^th, 2025 at 10am at St. Therese’s Church, 64 Davis St., Shavertown.  Rev. Joseph Pisaneschi will serve as celebrant.  Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Annunciation Cemetery, Pringle. Friends may call Friday from 5-7pm at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown.  All are asked to go directly to church on day of funeral.

MARGUERITE HORA

Marguerite Hora, 93, peacefully passed away on April 30th. Previously from Dallas, at the time of her death she was a resident of Signal Mountain, Tennessee. 

Marguerite was born in Chicago to Thomas and Helen McGowan.

She was married to James Hora, MD, FACS for 55 years until his death.  Two sons, Terry Hora and Kevin Hora preceded her in death.  Her surviving son is James Hora, MD, PhD, FAAN of Signal Mountain, Tennessee.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 30^th at 10am in St. Therese’s Church, 64 Davis St., Shavertown. 

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

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