Obituaries

Jul 27, 2018

Richard J. Benton, 98, of Tunkhannock passed away at his home on July 27, 2018.  He was born in Greenwich, NY on Aug. 7, 1919 and he was the son of the late Lewis and Elizabeth Ferguson Benton.  Richard married the Former Bertha Mary Stuble on Dec. 29, 1994.

Richard attended Union College and graduated with a...

Jul 26, 2018

Margaret Stonier Curtis, 94, of Tunkhannock died July 26, 2018 at The Gardens at Tunkhannock. Born in Tunkhannock on Oct. 20, 1923; the daughter of the late Hubert A. and Edna Lane Stonier.

Margaret graduated from Tunkhannock High School and Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing, Scranton.

She was married to the late Donald Curtis Jr....

Jul 22, 2018

Raymond G. Thomas, 80, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday July 22 nd at The Gardens of Tunkhannock. Raymond was born on October 4, 1937 in Scranton Pa and he was married to the late Esther S. Thomas for 54 years.

Raymond was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant in...

Jul 18, 2018

John Vago, 96, of Tunkhannock died at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore on Wednesday July 18, 2018, after a brief stay, surrounded by his family. John, a lifetime resident of Tunkhannock was born on Shupp Hill in Lemon Twp., PA on May 30, 1922; the son of the late John and Ethel Zona Vago. He is survived by...

Jul 16, 2018

Gertrude M. Wood Sickler, 85, of Hop Bottom passed away at The Gardens at Tunkhannock on Monday, July 16, 2018. Born in Springville Twp. on Nov. 20, 1932; the daughter of the Jerry and Edna Springer Wood.  In 1962 Gertrude was married to the late Philip O. Sickler who died on May 16, 2011.

Gertrude is survived...

Jul 5, 2018

Adaline Rosengrant Fassett, 103, of Factoryville, died Thursday July 5, 2018 at her home. Her husband is the late Howard Fassett died Nov. 9, 1986.

She was born in Factoryville on July 1, 1915; she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lena Pickering Rosengrant. She was a 1934 graduate of Factoryville High School. A member...

Jul 5, 2018

Izabella-Ruth Inez Buchner, Born May 21, 2018  passed peacefully in her sleep at her loving home on the morning of July 5, 2018. Bella completed the lives of her Parents Brad and Courtney and her older brother.  She Loved Listening to her mother sing  instantly calmed by her voice. She took comfort in her father’s arms and gentle strums...

Jun 30, 2018

James A. Nichols of Fleetville passed away at home on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the age of 71.  He was the son of the late Lyle Nichols and late Thelma Schenk Nichols of Fleetville.  Jim was a life-long resident of Fleetville and a 1964 graduate of Benton Township School.  He continued his education at Williamsport Area Community College (now...

Jun 30, 2018

Eleanor M. Martin, 85, died Saturday June 30, 2018 at Abington Manor, Clarks Summit.  Born in Scranton on Nov. 8, 1932; the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Fritch Venskitis.

She attended Scranton schools and retired from General Motors, Baltimore. The family would like to thank the staff at Abington Manor for their wonderful care especially...

Jun 25, 2018

Helen Montanye, 77, of Tunkhannock passed away June 25, 2018 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.  She was born on October 27, 1940 in Tunkhannock and she was the daughter of the late William and Amelia Allen Fitch.  She was married to Harry Montanye for 58 years.

Helen was a 1958 graduate of the Tunkhannock High School and...

Jun 16, 2018

Anne M. Walker, 94, formerly of Glenburn Twp., passed away peacefully on June 16 th at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Taylor. Her Husband of 61 years is the late Vincent R. Walker died July 19, 2014.

Born Nov. 29, 1923, in Fleetville; daughter of the late Martin and Bertha Monsko Stuble. She was a 1942   graduate...

Jun 13, 2018

Melia D. Davis, 62, of Nicholson passed away at the Montrose Hospital on June 13, 2018.  She was born in Meshoppen on July 28, 1955, and she was the daughter of Willard Dyson and the former Phyllis Button.  She was married to her loving and devoted husband John J. Davis for 39 wonderful years. Melia had a Great love...

Jun 11, 2018

Ruth N. Gross, 97, a resident of Methodist Manor, Tunkhannock died at Wesley Village, Pittston on Monday 6/11/2018.  Born in Philadelphia on Jan. 3, 1921; the daughter of the late Eric and Florence (Zieser) Rathey. Ruth served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and later was employed by Standard Brands/Kraft Foods as an accountant/payroll.  She enjoyed sewing and was involved...

Jun 9, 2018

William Joseph Gibbons passed away Saturday, June 9. Resident of Tunkhannock, Bill was born December 22, 1951 in Abington to the late John E. and Ruth Gibbons. Bill attended St. Jude’s Elementary School in Mountaintop, graduating from Archbishop Wood High School. An alumnus of Bloomsburg University, Hoot was a proud member of the SOB fraternity, where he made lifelong...

Jun 5, 2018

Yolande T. O’Leary, 61, of Kingston passed away on Tuesday June 5, 2018 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. She was born on June 17 th , 1956 and was the daughter of the late Adel Fattal and Henriette Kerbaje. Yolande was married to her husband and best friend, John Scott O’Leary who preceded her in death in...

Jun 5, 2018

George Fassett Dana, 63, of Tunkhannock passed away on June 5, 2018.  He was born in Meshoppen on June 26, 1954 and he was the son of the late Charles and Elfriede Grantz Dana.  George was married to the former Susan Lee Harding for 36 years.

George was the owner of Danas Hardware in Tunkhannock.  He graduated...

May 31, 2018

Margaret A. Moffitt, 76, of Tunkhannock died Thursday Evening 5/31/2018 at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton. Peggy was born in Scranton on April 18, 1942 and she was the daughter of the late William and Theresa Renshaw Condon. Peggy’s husband was the late Joseph John Moffitt of Tunkhannock who died in 1979.

Peggy was a 1960 graduate of...

May 31, 2018

Andrew Michael Handza, 86, of the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.  He was the son of the late Andrew and Julia Martin Handza.  He was married to the former Nancy Marie Petrini for 65 years.

Andrew was a 1950 graduate of GAR Memorial High School. He enjoyed...

May 28, 2018

Richard “Dick” Joseph Newell of Lake Winola, born January 30, 1953, was welcomed by his Lord and Savior Monday May 28, 2018 in Allied Hospice Center Scranton, Pa. He’s survived by his longtime companion, Carol J. Hill, who lovingly and sacrificially stayed by his side through his extended illness. He is also survived by his son, Richard “Richie” Newell,...

May 27, 2018

Fay A. Clark, 61, of Mehoopany, passed away Sunday morning May 27, 2018 at The Gardens of Tunkhannock She was Born in Franklin New Jersey on October 20, 1956 and she was the Daughter of the late Frederick and Frances Clark. Fay often enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and working on puzzles. In addition to her parents she is preceded in...