Obituaries

Feb 19, 2021

Michael Ian Callahan, 28, of Mehoopany, formerly of Tabernacle NJ, passed away from a logging accident on Feb. 19, 2021. He was born on Sept. 11, 1992, Voorhees, NJ. Michael was the son of Gerry and Joann Pickard Callahan of Tabernacle, NJ. Michael was a graduate of Seneca High School in Tabernacle, NJ and a member of the Seneca Golden...

Feb 16, 2021

Ralph Rodney Carrier, Jr. 65, of Meshoppen passed away at the Regional Hospital on Feb. 16, 2021.  He was born on May 31, 1955 in Lorain Ohio, and he was the son of the late Ralph Rodney Carrier, Sr., and the former Mary Smith.  He was married to the former Brenda Michele Dailey.

Ralph was a mechanic...

Feb 8, 2021

Francois “Frank” Geerts, a resident of Lake Sheridan, Pennsylvania, formerly of Antwerp, Belgium, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 8th, with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer and other health issues. Currently living is wife, Kathryn Geerts, to whom they would have celebrated 30 years of marriage in July. Born in Antwerp, Belgium,...

Feb 7, 2021

Kimberly Anne Kern Shafer, beloved wife, daughter, and sister, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 7, 2021.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of Patricia Kern, Factoryville, and David Huw Kern, Clarks Summit. A graduate of Scranton Prep and the University of Scranton, Kim completed her BA in Criminal Justice before transitioning to...

Feb 5, 2021

James ‘Jim’ ‘Hootie’ Hudock passed away Friday February 5, 2021 with family by his side.

His journey began January 9, 1947 and he was preceded in death by his parents Cyril and Mary Hudock (O’Day), brother Robert and niece Holliegh Roe. He is survived by his wife – Ann; daughters – Janine Robertson (Bob) and Dawn Albright...

Feb 5, 2021

Carolyn Patricia Johnson (nee Kudrena), 62 of Factoryville and formally Levittown NY, died Friday Feb. 5, 2021 at Regional Hospital of Scranton.

She was born in New York, NY on Feb. 7, 1958; the daughter of the late Louis and Leila “Terri” Kudrena.

Beloved wife of Robert Johnson Jr., devoted mother to Robert Johnson III...

Feb 4, 2021

Randy Lee “Sparky” Stark, 68 from Noxen gained his wings on Thursday, February 4 th at General Hospital in Wilkes Barre, PA, after a brief illness.

Born December 15, 1952 in Carbondale, PA to the late Evelyn  and Lee Stark. He is survived by his wife and love of his life Ann Marie Yurksza Stark. They celebrated...

Jan 26, 2021

Ann Irene Pirrello 11/20/37 – 01/26/21 Ann Irene Pirrello, 83, of Scranton, PA (formerly of Congers, NY) passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021 after sustaining an injury in a fall. Born on November 20, 1937 to Edward and Cecelia Dempsey in the Howard Beach neighborhood of Queens, NY, Ann’s dream was to start a family of her own one...

Jan 26, 2021

Ronald G. Warren Sr.,83, lost his battle with Covid-19 complications on January 26 th at Geisinger CMC hospital. He was the son of the late Willard and Lucille Newberry Warren. He was the loving and devoted husband to the former Marialice Higgins.

His first wife, the former Gloria Parker passed in 1997. They had two children: Pam...

Jan 25, 2021

Mary Louise Dodge, 78, of Lake Winola died at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton on Thursday evening March 25,2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Lake Winola on Nov. 26, 1942; daughter of the late Walter and Ruth Szerafinski. She was the beloved wife of James Dodge for 56 years.

She was a...

Jan 20, 2021

Carl R. Tylutki, 67, of Factoryville died Jan. 20, 2021 at home.  Born in Scranton on June 29, 1953; the son of the late Frank Tylutki and Marie and her husband Stan Klocek of Factoryville. Carl married the former Ruth Thomas on Oct. 1, 1976.

Carl graduated from Lackawanna Trail in 1971 then went on to graduate...

Jan 16, 2021

Nancy Masters, 88, of Scranton, died Saturday Jan. 16, 2021 at Abington Manor, Clarks Summit. She was born in Scranton on Nov. 2, 1932 to the late Willard and Lucille Newberry Warren.  Her husband of 48 years, the late Elmer Robert Masters Sr., died 2004. Nancy loved her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Nancy enjoyed watching game...

Dec 21, 2020

Cathy-Le Schreiner, 65 of Scott Twp. Passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2020 with her family by her side. Cathy was born in Nicholson on Aug. 27, 1955 and was a graduate of Lackawanna Trail.  Cathy enjoyed camping, spending time with family, friends and most of all her puppies. She will be greatly missed by all.

Cathy...

Dec 19, 2020

Stanley C. Ward, 76, of Monroe Twp. passed away at the Timber Ridge Heath Care Center on Dec. 19, 2020.  Stanley was born in Springville on May 2, 1944 and he was the son of the late Clifton and Ruth Foote Ward.  Stanley was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a Mason for 27 years. He was married...

Dec 12, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Todd Edward Michael Weber, age 53, of Falls, Pennsylvania. Todd passed away on December 12, 2020, at home surrounded by family and loved ones after a courageous battle against brain cancer. Todd was predeceased by his father Kenneth Michael Weber. He is survived by his...

Dec 1, 2020

Gertrude Hildebrand, 96, Factoryville, died Tuesday Dec.1, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. Her husband the late Harold W. Hildebrand died Feb. 14, 2008.

Born in Paterson, NJ, daughter of the late Werner and Anna Skaw Zimmerman. She was a resident of the Factoryville area for the past 47 years. She was a...

Nov 25, 2020

Agnes B. Dickson, 92, of Tunkhannock, died Nov. 25, 2020 at the Willowbrook Place Senior Living. She was born in Woodbridge Twp., New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Alexander and Agnes Brown Bothwell who moved from Scotland to America in the early 1920’s.

Agnes was married to the late James R. Dickson for 55...

Nov 20, 2020

Irene Belle Baker, 99, of Factoryville, died Friday morning Nov. 20, 2020 at her home. She was born in Factoryville on Oct. 20, 1921, the daughter of the late A. Ray and Anna Treible Corby. Her husband, the late Willard H. Baker, died Dec. 18, 2005.

Irene was a member of the Factoryville United Methodist Church, Order...

Nov 20, 2020

Edward Joseph Smith, 72, of Springville passed away at his home on Nov. 20, 2020.  He was born in Elmont, N.Y. on Feb. 7, 1948 and he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose Dowdell Smith.  Ed married the former Karen Catherine Comiskey on June 27, 1981. Ed was a graduate of Jamaica High School, and was...

Nov 15, 2020

Hazel G. King, of Tunkhannock and formerly of Honesdale and Tidioute, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart. She had been a resident of the Methodist Manor for the past two years.

She was born May 8, 1925 in Honesdale the daughter of the late Levine H. and Mabel Blake Grimm.

She...