Obituaries

Jan 1, 2018

Jean Bartell Plummer of LaPlume passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. She was born in Scranton on October 20, 1929 and preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dorman Plummer. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to many.

Jean was fun loving...

Dec 29, 2017

Richard W. Stark, 91, Dalton, died at home on Friday.

Born May 1, 1926, son of the late Dexter and Alice Sherman Stark of West Nicholson.  He was the husband of Mary K. McGrath Stark having celebrated 67 years of marriage.

He graduated from Dalton High School prior to serving in World War II. He...

Dec 20, 2017

Donald Robert Rood, 85, of Nicholson passed away at The Gardens of Tunkhannock on Dec. 20, 2017.  He was married to Rachel Kenyon Schiavone.

He was born on Nov 11, 1932 in South Gibson and he was the third of nine children.  Donald’s parents were the late Herbert Rood and Madeline Rood Strickland.  He was raised in...

Dec 4, 2017

Cleda Shelby, 86, formally of Dallas passed peacefully on Dec. 4, 2017 with family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Violet Sanner. She was preceded in death by her dear husband Dave, and brother Johnny.

Cleda was a teacher in the Dallas School District until her retirement. She was a member...

Nov 30, 2017

Rachael E. Wydeen, 26, of Factoryville died 11/30/2017 Thursday at home. Born in Scranton on Oct. 21, 1991; the daughter of Amy Wydeen Durso of Factoryville and Jeffery and Marilyn Davies of Taylor and father Cory Durso of Factoryville.

Surviving besides her parents are her children Willow vonAhrens and Braiden Zagata; a brother Zachary; sisters Holly Sesso;...

Nov 26, 2017

Frank Broadhead Hoover, 82, of Dallas passed away at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on Sunday with his family by his side. He was born on May 5, 1935 and he was the son of the late Willard and Olive Haines Hoover. Frank was married to the former Phyllis Elaine Button and he was employed as a technician at Trane...

Nov 25, 2017

Patricia Ann Driscole, 75, of Tunkhannock died Saturday 11/25/2017 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Twp. Born in Scranton on Nov. 7, 1942; the daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Margaret Edith Noll Driscole. Preceded in death by her son William A. Davis Surviving are her children Ja Davis, Debra Davis, Scott Davis and Lee Anthony Davis; her siblings...

Nov 24, 2017

Rudy M. Kevak III, our beloved son, died November 24 th , 2017 as a result of an overdose.  He was 39 years old.

Rudy was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on September 2, 1978. He is the son of Elaine M. Tweedy, and stepson of Paul A. Tweedy of Factoryville. Rudy attended Scranton Preparatory School and studied...

Nov 22, 2017

Barbara M Frey Menichello, wife of the late Ralph J Menichello, passed away peacefully at her home in Factoryville on Wednesday evening, Nov. 22, 2017. Born September 10, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the eldest child of the late Anthony Theodore Frey and Martha M Moore. Retired, she was a longtime member of The Factoryville Fire Company and Auxillary,...

Nov 22, 2017

Mercedes M. Anderson, 92, of Tunkhannock died Wednesday November 22.  She was born on February 17, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Frank E. Walters and the Late Catherine McMenamin Walters Powell, both of Atlantic City, NJ.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley H. Anderson in 2007.

She is survived by her...

Nov 20, 2017

Helen A. Dolph, 90, of Nicholson, died Monday at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Dunmore.

She was the wife of the late Roy J. Dolph for 46 years.

Helen was born in Scranton on Jan. 2, 1927 and she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Spor.  Helen helped run the family...

Nov 17, 2017

Linda C. Brown, 66 of Scranton died Friday evening Nov.17, 2017 at Allied Services skilled Nursing Center, Scranton.  Born in Meshoppen on Dec. 2, 1950; the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice Novack  Pensack.

She was an avid reader, enjoyed shooting pool and loved telling people of her trip to Woodstock.  Linda graduated from Keystone College...

Nov 9, 2017

Frank D. Kochmer, 75, of Lake Winola died Nov. 9 at Hospice of the Scared Heart, Dunmore, after a long battle with dementia and cancer. Born in Scranton on April 10, 1942; son of the late Victor and Frances Cardone Kochmer.

Frank spent his entire life in Wyoming County on several farms in the Nicholson and Tunkhannock...

Nov 4, 2017

Gladys Colvin Michaels, 92, of Factoryville died Saturday Nov. 4, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center.  Born in Factoryville on Feb. 12, 1925; the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Michaels Colvin.  She was a wonderful mother with a beautiful infectious smile.   Mom enjoyed preparing Sunday dinners, long drives...

Oct 29, 2017

Robert (Bud) Swartz, 100, of Falls, Overfield Twp. died Sunday at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pa, Scranton. He was born in Mill City on Jan. 28, 1917 and he was the son of the late Jasper and Althea Ross Swartz.  His wife was the late former Drusilla Raub who passed away in 2014, and they were married for...

Oct 26, 2017

Rodolf William Velicky (Bill), 89, of Factoryville. He died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family in the early hours of Oct. 26, 2017 after a brief struggle with cancer.

Bill was born to Louis and Anna Baca Velicky on June 27, 1928 in Belleville, NJ and was brother to Helen Velicky (deceased). Bill leaves behind...

Oct 24, 2017

James Owen Allen, 53, passed away at his home on Oct. 24, 2017. He was born in Meshoppen on Jan. 15, 1964 and he was the son of the late Jack R. Allen and Bertha “Pat” Evans Allen. Jim married the love of his life the former Nancy J. Osborn. They’ve been together for 23 years. Jim was a 1982...

Oct 22, 2017

Constance “Connie” Ann Snyder, 66, of Factoryville, passed away at the Geisinger

C.M.C. Hospital on Sunday October 22, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Connie was born on August 21, 1951 in Meshoppen, PA. and she was the daughter of

the late Hazel Strope. She was a graduate of Troy High...

Oct 20, 2017

Barry L. Otto,72, of Factoryville died Friday after a courageous fight with lung cancer at Geisinger C.M.C Hospital, Scranton. Born April 17, 1945 in Montclair, NJ; the son of the late Herbert R. and Evelyn E. Matthews Otto Sr. His wife is the former Carol A. Tyger.

Barry was a member of the Factoryville United Methodist Church,...

Oct 18, 2017

Dolores Radwanski, 86, of Tunkhannock passed away at the Gardens at Tunkhannock on Oct. 18, 2017.  She was born in Tunkhannock on Jan. 1, 1931 and she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lavina Goldsmith Myers.  She was married to the late Arthur Radwanski for 52 years.

She was a graduate of the Tunkhannock High...