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LUZERNE COUNTY — While each death is a loss to family, friends and community, Luzerne County said goodbye to many who played major roles in our world. Among them are:
Jan. 25 — Brian Urbanas, 39, owner of Bart and Urby’s in Wilkes-Barre.
Feb. 21 — Dr. Joseph M. Lombardo Sr., 79, Pittston doctor, served as medical director for Heritage House and Hampton House and was sports physician for Pittston Area High School.
March 6 — Angelo Ricci, 87, established Angelo’s Pizza in Wilkes-Barre in 1960.
June 13 — U.S. District Court Senior Judge Edwin M. Kosik, 94, who presided over the criminal cases of two Luzerne County judges charged in the kids-for-cash scandal.
June 28 — Sally Healey, 78, English teacher at Luzerne County Community College, known for her community activism.
June 28 — Deborah Schwartz Rudy, 64, operated Circles on the Square deli on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre following the death of her husband, Phil Rudy, in March 2017.
Sept. 5 — Mel Wynn, 82, lead singer of Mel Wynn and the Rhythm Aces.
Sept. 23 — Mahmoud Fahmy, 88, an Egyptian-born educator, who worked at Wilkes University as a professor and administrator.
Sept. 27 — Tom McTague, 80, mayor of Plymouth; also served on Plymouth Council for 21 years.
Sept. 27 — Harry West, 89, legendary local broadcaster at WARM Radio.
Oct. 6 — Grace Cuozzo, 63, former Hazleton City councilwoman and Democratic mayoral candidate.
Oct. 13 — Daniel Beky, 66, former Kingston police chief and Luzerne County detective.
Oct. 24 — Bruce Phillips, 62, prominent local attorney and active in Republican politics.
Oct. 30 — Bernadine Ricci, 87, ran Angelo’s Pizza with her husband, Angelo, who died in March.
Nov. 15 — Monsignor Joseph Rauscher, 78, was the long-time pastor of St. Nicholas Church in Wilkes-Barre.
Dec. 22 — Andrew J. “AJ” Jones, 25, full-time Swoyersville police officer and volunteer Wyoming Borough firefighter.
