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Vincent Joseph Scavazzo

Vincent Joseph Scavazzo

Jul 15, 2025

Vincent Joseph Scavazzo, 87, of Tunkhannock passed away on July 15, 2025. Vince was born in Scranton on June 1, 1938, and he was the son of the late Vincent A. and Ann Sienkiewicz Scavazzo. Vince was married to the former Catherine Woodruff for 48 years.

After Vince graduated High School, he enlisted in the US Marines. He was a Police...

Mary L. Cole (Stone)

Mary L. Cole (Stone)

Jul 13, 2025

Mary Louise Cole, 57, of Factoryville, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.Born on June 18, 1968, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Pankratz) Stone. On March 9, 1991, she married the love of her life, Tracy A. Cole, with whom she shared a devoted...

Arlene Seland

Arlene Seland

Jul 10, 2025

ARLENE SELAND, 84, PASSED AWAY July 10, 2025

SHE WAS A FORMER RESIDENT OF THE NATIVITY SECTION

OF SCRANTON FOR OVER 50 YEARS,

SHE WAS A HIGHLY TALENTED SEAMSTRESS, OFTEN TIMES

MAKING AND DESIGNING CLOTHING FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. SHE WAS ALSO TALENTED WITH HER

BEAUTIFUL CROCHETING AND ADORABLE...

Geraldine L. Miner

Geraldine L. Miner

Jul 6, 2025

Geraldine Louise Miner, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 74. Gerry, born July 14, 1950, was a dress maker, bartender, waitress, and, above all, a mother and grandmother. Gerry loved embroidery, puzzles, and watching her soap operas. She loved cardinals and they will remain a reminder of her love.

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Clarence L. Evans Jr.

Clarence L. Evans Jr.

Jun 30, 2025

“What I would like in my Obit” by Clarence “Junie” Evans I was born on July 27th, 1933 in Bridgewater twp – near Montrose. I graduated from Montrose in 1952. I retired from the Area Agency on Aging as Service Management Supervisor in 1986. I played baseball, basketball, track, and volleyball for Montrose High and also the town team....

Marshall L. Kasson

Marshall L. Kasson

Jun 25, 2025

Marshall L. Kasson, 81, of Springville died at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday June 25, 2025. He was born in Sayre on October 19, 1943; the son of the late Hugh and Blanch Foote Kasson. He married his wife, the former Diana Blizzard, on July 29, 1967.

Marshall served his country in...

Diane C. Lakata (Golden)

Diane C. Lakata (Golden)

Jun 23, 2025

Diane Lakata, 80, of Factoryville, PA died Monday June 23, 2025 at Toms River NJ. Born in Jersey City, NJ February 3, 1945; daughter of the late Charles Edwin Golden and Dorothy Stoll.

Diane graduated from Saint Aloysious High School, Holy Name Hospital Nursing School (RN), Rutgers University Master of Nursing and Nurse Practioner. She enjoyed Knitting,...

Benjamin D. Schaefer

Benjamin D. Schaefer

Jun 10, 2025

Benjamin David Schaefer, 49 of Factoryville died at his home on Tuesday June 10, 2025.Born Cambridge Ontario on December 21, 1975; the son of the late Herman Schaefer and the Former Heather York of Port Charlotte, FL.

Graduated from Northeastern Clinton Senior High School. Ben worked as a Mechanic and a transportation driver for Wyoming county School...

Barbara R. Holland (Gregory)

Barbara R. Holland (Gregory)

Jun 8, 2025

Barbara R. Holland, 88, of Nicholson died Sunday June 8, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. Born in Nicholson on April 1, 1937; the daughter of the late William Gregory and the late Pearl Reynolds Gregory Long. Her husband of 65 years is the late Gordon B. Holland Sr. who died on October 20, 2022...

Raymond M. Franko

Raymond M. Franko

Jun 7, 2025

Raymond Franko went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 7th, 2025. He was a loving and devoted servant of our Lord, Jesus Christ and our most Blessed Mother.

He was born in Scranton. Ray was dedicated to his Catholic faith. He was a loving husband to the former and late Frances Tallo for 61 years,...

Harry Petrewski, Jr.

Harry Petrewski, Jr.

Jun 6, 2025

Harry Petrewski Jr. , 78, of Factoryville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 6 at his home.

He was the son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Cegelka) Petrewski born in Scranton on February 9, 1947.

Harry graduated from West Scranton High School in 1965 and went on to receive a...

Viola Hollister

Viola Hollister

May 23, 2025

Viola Hollister, 82, of Hop Bottom passed away at the Meadow View Nursing Home on May 23, 2025.  She was born in Hop Bottom on Aug. 17, 1942, and she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Edna Springer Wood.

Viola was married to the late Fred Hollister for many years.

In addition to...

Margaret M. Nauroth

Margaret M. Nauroth

May 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our beloved mother and wife Margaret M. Nauroth.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished friend, and proud bearer of Irish roots.  Her spirit radiated warmth, kindness, and the joy of simple moments, and a love of nature, music, laughter, and togetherness. Margaret 63, of Lake...

Doris Shotwell

Doris Shotwell

May 14, 2025

Doris Shotwell, 91, of Tunkhannock passed away at the Allied Hospice Center on May 14, 2025.  She was born on Sept. 4, 1933, in Tunkhannock, and she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Grace Allen Phillips.  She was married to Earl Shotwell for 71 years.

Doris was a 1951 graduate of the Tunkhannock High School...

William Eugene Griffin

William Eugene Griffin

May 8, 2025

William Eugene Griffin, Jr, 81, of Tunkhannock passed away in the early hours of May 8, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, after suffering from complications of a stroke.

Bill was born in New Brunswick, NJ, October 09, 1943, to the late William and Josephine Kane Griffin. He graduated from St. Agnes High School in Towanda...

Maryann L. Fasulo (Brown)

Maryann L. Fasulo (Brown)

May 3, 2025

Maryann Lynn Fasulo “Winkie”, 76, of Factoryville died Saturday May 3, 2025, at her home. Born in Jersey City, NJ on August 29, 1948; the daughter of the late Dickson C. and Christina White Brown Sr.

She enjoyed being with her neighbors at Mathewson Park Apartments. Her pride and joy were her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Edward J. Dymond

Edward J. Dymond

Apr 26, 2025

Edward J. Dymond, 82, of Tunkhannock passed away at Allied Hospice Scranton on Saturday morning, April 26, 2025 as the rain lightly fell and the birds sang outside his window. He was born June 30, 1942, in Kingston, the eldest son of the late Edward E. and Sophia Fronczek Dymond. Eddie was happy being raised in Dymond Hollow and would...

Lucille S Ulrich (Sweet)

Lucille S Ulrich (Sweet)

Apr 23, 2025

Lucille S Ulrich,99, of West Abington Twp, died on April 23, 2025 at Regional Hosp of Scranton.  Born in Dalton on August 9, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Clara Armstrong Sweet. She was preceded in death by her husband William Q Ulrich in 1984 and her brother Robert Sweet, Wyalusing in 2013.

Lucille...

Jane A. Wiernusz (Lane)

Jane A. Wiernusz (Lane)

Apr 18, 2025

Jane Ann Wiernusz, 92, of Tunkhannock passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday April 18, 2025. Jane was born in Tunkhannock on Aug. 19, 1932 and she was the daughter of the late Everett and Mary Wagner Lane. Jane married the late Michael John Wiernusz on Nov. 19 th 1951 and they were married for...

Frances M Franko (Tallo)

Frances M Franko (Tallo)

Apr 14, 2025

Frances M Franko (Tallo) 12/29/1942-4/1412025 Frances Franko went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 14th, 2025. She was a loving and devoted servant of our Lord, Jesus Christ and our most Blessed Mother. She was born in West Side, Scranton and graduated from West Side High School. Frances was a Carmelite and dedicated to her Catholic...

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