Obituaries

Feb 2, 2022

Frank Michael Coliskey (Mike), 81, of Tunkhannock died Wednesday Feb.2, 2022 after a brief illness at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Tunkhannock on June 7, 1940; the son of the late John P. and Mary Miller Coliskey.

Mike Graduated from Tunkhannock Area High School 1958. Served his country serving in the U.S. Army. He was a...

Feb 1, 2022

Deborah J. Dungey Moser, 70, of Tunkhannock died Tuesday Feb. 1, 2022 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Kingston on Jan. 16, 1952 the daughter of the late Alvin and Virginia Roden Dungey.

Deb graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School and attended Immaculata University near West Chester, PA. She worked as a controller in the...

Jan 31, 2022

Logan Christian Jennings, 19, of Falls, died after an automobile accident in Susquehanna Co. on Jan. 31, 2022. He was born in Scranton on July 8, 2002; son of Christopher M. and Christa Smith Jennings of Falls.

He graduated from Tunkhannock Area High School in 2020 and received a Certificate of Specialization in welding from Luzerne County...

Jan 20, 2022

Anthony James Wrightson, 78, of Clarks Summit died Thursday Jan. 20, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Peckville on March 14, 1943, the son of the late Arthur and Edna Oakley Wrightson.  He married the former Marilyn Morris on Nov. 27, 1987.

Jim graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School and worked the family farm, drove...

Jan 18, 2022

Bernard J. Wierbowski, 86, of Falls passed away suddenly at home on January 18 th .  Bernie was born in West Pittston on Jan. 10, 1936 to the late Benjamin and Mary Salus Wierbowski.

Bernie was a graduate of the West Pittston High School where he was an excellent Football player dubbed the Galloping Ghost by area...

Jan 12, 2022

Anita Ann Ramey, 54, of Tunkhannock passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 12th, 2022.

She was born on April 17th, 1967 in Hamlin, TX. Anita was married to Rocky Ramey on November 1st, 1986. Anita was an Elk Lake graduate and she works as a Teller at the P&G Credit Union.

Anita...

Jan 11, 2022

Audrey Mae Naylor, 95, of Benton Twp. passed away Tuesday January 11, 2022, at home, with her family by her side. Her husband, the late Robert George Naylor, who affectionately called her “Bunny,” preceded her in death on May 27, 2015.

Born in Scranton on March 31, 1926, daughter of the late George and Lillian Yeager Butler,...

Jan 5, 2022

Shirley Mae Savage, 86, of Factoryville died at home on Jan. 5, 2022. Born in Eatonville on Aug. 14, 1935; the daughter of the late Herman and Pauline Kingston Goble.

Shirley graduated from Tunkhannock High School, worked at Grove Textiles. Started raising her family and became a stay at home mom. She loved her family and spending...

Dec 31, 2021

Kristen Yarnchak, 53, of Scranton, passed away Dec. 31, 2021, in Scranton. Born in Scranton on April 2, 1968; the daughter of the late William Yarnchak Sr. and the former Margaret Grochowski of Scranton.

She attended Abington Heights and Scranton Schools, graduating from Scranton Tech.  She loved animals, her cats and dogs but most importantly loved being...

Dec 29, 2021

Jean Marie Franko, 78, of Tunkhannock, passed away at Geisinger CMC Hospital, Scranton, on December 29, 2021.  She was born in Scranton on January 18, 1943. The daughter of the late Phillip and Mary (Nash) Zanghi, Jean was of the Catholic faith and worked as a Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing.

Jean loved gardening, cooking, canning,...

Dec 25, 2021

John Koromlan, 83, of Meshoppen passed away at his home on Dec. 25, 2021.  He was born in Meshoppen on July 26, 1938 and he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Bowen Koromlan.

John was a graduate of the Auburn School, and he was a farmer.

He is survived by his nieces...

Dec 24, 2021

Edward Joseph Jakubos Jr. ,63, of Factoryville passed away Friday Dec. 24, 2021, at Geisinger C.M.C, Scranton. The son of the late Edward and Rosemary Gallo Jakubos Sr.; he was born in Scranton on Nov. 4, 1958.

Ed graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School in 1976.  He ran a Towing business for 40 years and was presently...

Dec 19, 2021

On the morning of December 19, 2021, David A. Mills, 39, of Luzerne, PA, quietly passed from this life at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital following a brief illness. David was born on April 20, 1982, in Cobleskill, NY, the third child to join the family of Rev. Gary and Karen (Lukens) Mills. David attended Emanuel Day School in Vineland, NJ...

Dec 15, 2021

Edward Setters, 61, of Washington Twp. died on Wednesday Dec.15, 2021 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born Sept. 14, 1960, in Covington, KY; the son of the late Leslie E. Setters and the late Celia Pugh.

Ed had many jobs in the area starting as a painter to lastly a millwright. Ed was also a member of...

Dec 15, 2021

Roger L. Currier, 79, recently of Tunkhannock, PA, passed away on December 15, 2021 at United Methodist Home, Wesley Village.  He was born on October 18, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to Myrtle W. and Eugene L. Currier.

Roger received his B.A. in History from Ohio Wesleyan and his law degree from Rutgers, where he graduated second in...

Dec 14, 2021

Carl F. Widmer

Devoted Husband, Loving Father, Adoring Grandfather

Carl “Poppy” Widmer, 79, of Fleetville passed away in the early afternoon hours on December 14 th , 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born to George Sr. and Marie Fritze in Newark, New Jersey on June 6 th , 1942. The youngest...

Dec 14, 2021

Michael J. Dobrinski Jr. 84, of Tunkhannock passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Tuesday Dec. 14, 2021, at Abington Manor, Clarks Summit. His wife is the former Beverly Harding, they just celebrated 60 years of happiness in September.

Born in Avoca on Feb. 8, 1937; he was the son of the late Michael...

Dec 12, 2021

Richard J. Melia, 66, of Nicholson went to be with the Lord Sunday Dec. 12, 2021, at Geisinger C.M.C, Scranton. Born in Scranton on July 8, 1955, son of the late James Vincent Melia and Loretta McCormick. His wife is the former Julie Smith.

Rich put his heart and soul into all his endeavors, which included owning...

Dec 10, 2021

Frances J. Gable, 85, of Tunkhannock passed away at the Gardens of Tunkhannock, on Dec. 10, 2021.  She was born in Kingston Township on Feb. 23, 1936, and she was the daughter of the late Russell and Hazel Howell Jacques.  She was married to Arthur Gable who passed away on Mar. 12, 2021.They were married for 63 years.

Dec 10, 2021

Cory Daniel Otto, 27, of Scranton passed away on Dec. 10, 2021.  He was born in Danville on Oct. 11, 1994 and he was the son of Christopher M. Otto and Bonny Jo Eveland.  Cory was a graduate of the Tunkhannock Area High School.

Cory worked various jobs throughout his life. He was most recently employed by...