Obituaries

Dec 23, 2018

Jennifer Vanko Corless, 42, of Charlottesville, VA, passed Sunday December 23, 2018 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

Born July 29, 1976 in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of Anthony Vanko Sr. of Factoryville and Ann Tylutki Vanko of Nicholson.

Jennifer is of Catholic faith, graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School in 1994 and...

Dec 14, 2018

Wayne Story Robinson, 86, of Tunkhannock passed away at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on Dec. 14, 2018. Wayne was born on the family farm in North Eaton on Jan. 21, 1932 and he was the son of the late Walter and Cleo Story Robinson.

Wayne graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1950 then enlisted in the Army...

Dec 9, 2018

James Michael Phillips, 61, of Nicholson died Sunday at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton.

Born in Scranton on Feb. 17, 1957 the son of the late Robert J. Phillips and Elizabeth Connolly Whitney of Dalton.  James married his wife Christine “Tina” Arscott on July 22, 1977.

James was of Catholic faith, enjoyed working at the...

Nov 28, 2018

Edward L. Fassett, 68, of Meshoppen passed away Nov. 28, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Ed was born in Meshoppen on Nov. 13, 1950 and he was the son of the late William and Ella Cole Fassett. He was married to the former Lynn Yerke for 34 years. Ed was a musician and you could find...

Nov 26, 2018

John Jay Davis, 68, of Springville, passed away at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart on Nov. 26 2018. He was born in Green Ny and he was the son of the late Theodore and Ellen Hitchcock Davis. John worked at Casket Shells Inc for many years. John was married to his loving and devoted wife the late former...

Nov 22, 2018

Norman Harding, 85, of Tunkhannock passed away Nov. 22, 2018 at The Gardens of Tunkhannock.  He was born in Tunkhannock on April 21, 1933 and he was the son of the late Earl and Stella Skoronski  Harding.  He was married for 48 years to the late former Beverly Remakis who died in 2005.   Norm was employed as a hard-working...

Nov 22, 2018

Barbara J. Kaub, 68, of Factoryville died Nov. 22, 2018 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. She was born in Scranton on Jan. 1, 1950; the daughter of the late Wilfred and Janet Petersen Townsend.

Barb was a member of Factoryville United Methodist Church and worked as a Secretary at Moses Taylor for 48 years. She enjoyed...

Nov 21, 2018

Paul S. Palaskas, 72, of Nicholson dies Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018

at Abington Manor, Clarks Summit. He was born in Scranton on

Dec. 23, 1945, the son of the late Sylvester and Margaret Publik

Palaskas.

He was preceded in death by his wife Loretta Dean who

died Aug. 13,...

Nov 18, 2018

Ronald Charles DeRemer, 71, of Monroe Twp. passed away Nov. 18, 2018 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.  He was born in Monroe Twp. on May 18, 1947, and he was the son of the late Charles and Lena Traver DeRemer.  Ronald was married to the former Deanna Marie Smith for 50 years.

Ron, was a 1966 graduate...

Nov 15, 2018

Robert George Yesuvida, 61, of Mehoopany passed away Nov. 15, 2018. He was born in Passaic NJ. On Oct. 22, 1957 and he was the son of the late George and Pauline Rogel Yesuvida.

Robert was married to the former Jacqueline Elliott for 40 years. Robert loved his job as a truck driver and enjoyed traveling the...

Nov 15, 2018

George A. Lancaster, Sr. passed away Thursday Nov. 15 th at the Moses Taylor Hospital.  George was born in Factoryville on Feb. 19, 1936 and he was the son of the late James and Elizabeth Ross Lancaster.  George was married to the former Jane Smith for 20 years.  George was a technician at Proctor and Gamble and enjoyed hunting,...

Nov 14, 2018

Norma A. Sabol, 94, of West Abington Township died Nov. 14, 2018 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart inpatient unit, Dunmore.  Born in Scranton on Dec. 15, 1923; the daughter of the late Roy and Hannah Wharton Sillick.

She was active with the Dalton United Methodist Church, the Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Auxillary, the Federation Auxillary, High...

Nov 10, 2018

Today’s graveside service is rescheduled for Tuesday Nov. 20, 2018 at 11 am at Abington Hills Cemetery

Jane C. Holden, 72, formerly of Tunkhannock and move to Lakeland, F.L. in 1993, died on November 10, 2018 at Allied Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton. Her husband is the late Peter Holden. They had been married for 31years.

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Nov 9, 2018

David Allen Harvey, 62, of Pleasant Garden, N.C. passed away, at his home, surrounded by loved ones, after his final battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, James Richard Harvey, Sr; his father-in-law, Floyd “Bud” Decker, Sr; his mother in law, Dorothy “Dot” Decker; and his brother in law, Craig McCarty. David leaves behind his...

Oct 31, 2018

Carol McGinley, 82, of Tunkhannock passed away at the Holy Family Residence on Oct. 31, 2018. She was born in Swoyersville on May 19, 1936 and she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Miterko Hallaes.

Carol was a CPA, a Teacher at Lackawanna College and a Tax preparer at H&R Block. Carol enjoyed reading,...

Oct 19, 2018

June A. Wood,93, formerly of Factoryville died Friday 10/19/2018 at Lehigh Center, Macungie, PA. Her late husband, S.Victor Wood Jr. predeceased her in 2004.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre on June 13, 1925, the daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle Watson Adolph.

June graduated Coughlin High School 1943 then Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of...

Oct 18, 2018

Lois E. Sicher, 78, of Lake Winola passed away at her home with her daughter Robbin and Granddaughter Paige by her side.  She was born March 8, 1940 in Scranton, Pa. and she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy Scott.  Lois retired from Target after 25 years of services as a Dept. Manager.

Lois...

Oct 5, 2018

Donald Anthony Mitchell, 81, of Lake Winola was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 5, 2018 at the CMC Hospital Scranton.  He was born in Dupont on Nov. 29, 1936 and he was the son of the late Anthony and Genevieve Chivacci.  Donald was married to his devoted wife, the former Judith Ann Fritsch for 55...

Sep 28, 2018

Allan R. Kettell of Falls died Friday 9/28/2018 unexpectedly.  He was the son of the late Albert and Helen Berry Kettell.

Allan was a devoted Christian.  He worked at Clarks Summit State Hospital for 20 years. Allan and his wife owned and operated Kehrli Oil Co. for many years.  Allan and his son Allan owned Kettell and...

Sep 16, 2018

Kathryn A. Beck, 86, of Factoryville passed away 9/16/2018 Sunday morning at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. Born in Dickson City on August 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late August and Kathryn A. Bogdonovich Dolechek Sr.. Kathryn was married on May 1, 1954 to Ervin “Herb” Beck. They were married for 64 years.

Kathryn...