Recent  Obituaries

William R. Adams, 95, of Harvey’s Lake, passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side, Sunday June 7th, 2026.

Born at his family home in Luzerne, he was the son of the late John and Gisela Adams.

He attended Sacred Heart Elementary school in Luzerne, St. Mary’s High School, Wilkes-Barre, Kings College, Duquesne University. 

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

He was the proud father of two children and enjoyed spending time at their home at the lake.

In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife, Ann and his brother, John (Jack).

Surviving are his sister Lorraine, of Kenilworth, NJ; daughter, Laura Adams of Shavertown; son, Paul and wife Tiffany of Harvey’s Lake; grandsons, William and John Paul.

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10am at Our Lady of Victory Church, Harvey’s Lake.

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BERNADINE I. PICCIONE

Bernadine I. Piccione (nee Shelley), 95, formerly of West Wyoming, passed away Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 at  Highland Manor Nursing Center, Exeter.  

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Dorothy (Hazleton) Shelley.

Bernadine was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1949.  She worked in the garment industry and later worked with her husband, the late Rev. Sando Piccione, in his ministry.   She was a member of WB Assembly of God Church.

In addition to her parents, Bernadine was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Sando Piccione, in 2023, and by her brothers, Bob, Paul, Donnie and Dick Shelley.

Surviving is her daughter, Sandra Trotta, Exeter; grandson, Michael and wife, Ashley, Harrisburg; great-grandson, Dominic; and niece, Donna Wallace and husband, Charlie, Virginia.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 8^th at 11am in the Chapel of Maple Hill Cemetery, 68 E. St. Mary’s Rd., Hanover Township.  Pastors David Twiss and Carol Coleman will officiate.  Interment will follow. Friends may call from 10am until time of service at the chapel.   

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